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Stairscaping

A Guide to Buying, Remodeling, and Decorating Interior and Exterior Staircases

by Andrew Karre ยท 2005

ISBN: 1592532047 9781592532049

Category: Architecture / Interior Design / General

Page count: 176

Staircases are an unavoidable design choice for any multilevel home. Because a staircase can set the entire tone for you house, it is imperative to find the style that suits you to a tee. Stairscaping, at once an idea book and a how-to-guide, brings you up close and personal with this indispensable piece of architecture, and shows you how to enhance your existing staircase to fit your style.<p>This primer covers the worldwide evolution of residential staircases, including both classical and contemporary interior and exterior staircases, thorough well-researched, accessible text and detailed, designer photography. A full resource section provides information for staircase restoration, resource tools, and other helpful industry contacts.