They once spoke to wealth and class, but newel posts today say more about individual style

It makes a sturdy and stylish sentry at the bottom of your stairs

Often a platform for a newel post, a curved curtail decorates the side of a staircase

Understanding how stairs are designed and laid out can help you make the best decisions for safety and beauty in your home

Adapting $500 house plans in Pittsburgh leads to planned Platinum LEED certification and better accessibility for one of the owners

Give even a new build a romantic history with lighting fixtures, hardware and drapes that recall the Old Country

Mark your porch's spot with this decorative wood railing feature in the shape of an X

Learn what your house looked like in a previous life to make updates that fit — or just for fun

Major renovation gives owners the open, contemporary feel they love

Not even squatters deterred an interior designer from turning an abandoned 4-bedroom into a chic, unique home