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Sunken Living Room - Rail or no rail

13 years ago
We removed a wall that divided our living room and our sunken living room. Does anyone have any ideas about how to divide this properly? Steps? Railing?

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  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    The max rise, I think is 7.5 or 8 inches. So you will need steps. You could do two steps the entire length of the space. But make them deeper than the ones you had there before, for a more relaxed movement between the spaces. Or you could do a glass type railing to keep the open look you now have:
    Vancover Home · More Info


    See the steps in this space:
    Contemporary Beach Residence · More Info
    and
    The LeBlanc-Cox Residence · More Info


    How about a low wall?
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    Anne Yates thanked houssaon
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Agree with above.
    Anne Yates thanked LB Interiors
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Agreed to leave out the railings. This will be a great open concept space.
    Anne Yates thanked Dytecture
  • 13 years ago
    I would keep it open and make steps the full width of the room.
    Anne Yates thanked Susan Albanese
  • 10 years ago

    I would disagree with most. The handrail is about 'function'. I think a lot of people would feel more comfortable knowing there was something to hold onto just in case. It's like being in the shower without anything to hold onto. I would say that a very simple rail would be best.


  • PRO
    10 years ago
    I agree with 2 step the length of the room.
  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I have 0.9m depth  sunken  living room.

    Six risers  and provision of  guard rail for safety.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I would do 2 steps the length of the room