Business Profile | PRESTIGE RAILINGS & STAIRS
Create a focal point
by renovating your aging staircase by MICHELLE HOPKINS
WHEN A HOMEOWNER DECIDES TO RENOVATE their home, the staircase often gets overlooked. And yet, most staircases are the focal point of a home. “Most homeowners accept their staircase as is,” says Prestige Railings & Stairs owner Blaine Wickerson. “The staircase is the first thing people see when they walk into a home, and yet it is not the first thing homeowners think of when renovating.” However, a staircase can be like a beautiful piece of furniture in its own right. When it comes to reinventing yours, there is more choice than ever. “There are several options, from ornate to traditional to contemporary,” says Wickerson – a seasoned professional of more than 27 years in the industry. “For those who love wood, the exotics, such as Brazilian cherry wood or tiger wood, are very popular.” What’s been trending over the past several years, especially
in new home builds, is the modern open-concept clear glass and stainless steel freestanding staircase – the sort of sleek, glass-paneled staircases that you might associate with a chic Calgary loft. “Glass can brighten a dark hallway and transform a space,” Wickerson explains. “It is also visible from most rooms.” Glass panels come in a range of decorative options, including coloured, smoked and etched. “You can also combine glass with metal or wood to get a very contemporary look,” Wickerson says, adding he works closely with interior designers, builders and renovators to capture the homeowner’s vision. “It’s all about the theme that a customer wants to go with in their home.” For more information, contact Blaine and his team of professionals by calling 403-250-1020, Toll Free 1-800-382-8502 or visiting www.prestigerailings.com.
View our website or showroom and be inspired with the product options we provide. 2777 Hopewell Place N.E. Calgary Phone (403) 250-1020 Toll Free 1-800-382-8502 Calgary Region Canadian Home Builders’ Association
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