Iron balusters on a stair constantly pose a quandary. Specifically as it pertains to code issues. I long for the good old days when they could be spaced however one deemed appropriate from a design stand point. We have been known to put in dummies to get past a pesky inspector, then knock the middle bit out after the certificate of occupancy has been issued. Shhh....don't tell anyone! It becomes, however, a challenge to come up with a design that is both beautiful and legal. If you have solutions, I'd love to hear about it!
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Melanie Turner - Veranda
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Rose Tarlow
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Yves Taralon - Veranda
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Tuscany Artists Homes
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Peter Dunham - Architectural Digest
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Nancy Braithwaite - Veranda
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Matieres Marius Auirenti
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Martyn Lawrence Bullard - Elle Decor
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Maisons Cote' Sud
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Kurt Neirynck
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Kelli Ford - Veranda
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James Aman - Elle Decor
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Gail Plechaty - Veranda
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Frances Lansing & Sheppard Craige
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Eleanor Cummings - House Beautiful
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Costermans
So many amazing railings. I'm all for the switcheroo, whatever it takes to bring form over function...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selection of photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying looking at your blog:-)