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Iron Baluster Decision

2 years ago

We're getting a house built with limited options for the stair balusters. I prefer iron over wood. Would be interested in opinions and any pros and cons to consider from homeowners with either of these styles: knuckle or rectangular. TY!

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PRO
HALLETT & Co.
2 years ago
One is traditional one leans more modern/ mcm
kandrewspa
2 years ago
We redid our railing two years ago and did something similar to the first pattern, but alternated the knuckles with plain balusters to lighten up the pattern. Our style is transitional. Your builder would probably be open to doing all plain if this suits you better. All plain shown in first picture, alternating in second.
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Andrea Denish thanked kandrewspa
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Andrea Denish
Original Author
2 years ago
@kandrewspa I like your suggestion to alternate with plain balusters to lighten the look. I'll see if that is a possibility. Thanks again!
PRO
BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
I would keep your selection simple.

This one below happens to be wood, but the most streamline I have ever seen with tapered balusters and minimal round hand rail.

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