2020 Interior Design Trends: Wood Meets Metal

Experts from companies within our NOVO Building Products families are anticipating a design trend swing that

Design Idea, Design TrendIzza Wei-HaasJanuary 7, 2020L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, moulding, millwork, ornamental moulding, stair styles, metal panel, steel cable, box newel, iron baluster, square design, baluster

Fall Home Improvement Project: Replace Your Stairway's Balusters

Ready to change up the look of your home interior before the holidays? We've got the answer! Turn your boring staircase into

Design Trend, Project, RemodelIzza Wei-HaasOctober 31, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, ironpro, iron baluster, stair renovation, ironpro system, wood baluster, tread, ironpro kit, ironrp level kit, ironpro kneewall kit, baluster

Coolest Trend: Sleek Stainless Steel

Unimpeded views, a good complement to industrial-look furnishings, and ease of maintenance. According to our experts

Design Idea, Design Trend, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasJuly 2, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stainless steel railing system, rail, metal newel cap, wood post, linear metal panel system, panel nose, square nose, handrail

Choices, Choices!

Need inspiration? Looking for "just the right" stairway system? Our new "Inner Artistry" catalog and L.J. Smith website can provide both!

Design Idea, Design TrendIzza Wei-HaasMarch 26, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stair designer, post-to-post, over-the-post

We've Got Flat Shoes!

Looking for the perfect accent for a Contempo Flat Bar baluster? We're happy to now offer

Design Trend, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasMarch 4, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, contempo flat bar baluster, flat shoes, square iron baluster, rectangle shoe, plain bar baluster

Fall in Love With a Romantic Staircase

Whether you're a fan of sweeping staircases on grandiose ocean cruise liners (think the beautiful staircase in the Titanic movie!) or the famous Scarlett and Rhett scene

Design Trend, Design IdeaIzza Wei-HaasFebruary 5, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, sprial stair, dream stairsm, straight staircase, circular staircase, handrail, iron baulster, curved stair, stair designer

Think Linear

Classy. Upscale. Intriguing. Those are just some of the words people use to describe our Linear Collection

Design Idea, Design Trend, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasJanuary 15, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, linear collection, metal newel, cable, linear panel system, baluster, handrail, quare nosed tread, landing tread

Staircases That Sell Homes

If you're a builder, you know that creating the "wow factor" inside a home can start right in the entry foyer

Design Trend, TestimonialIzza Wei-HaasDecember 18, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, curved staircase, iron baluster, wooden newel, handrail, dream staircase

Trending: Mixing Metals and Woods

What's one of the hottest trends in stair system designs right now? It's definitely mixing metal balusters with wood handrails. "Right now it's all about metal,

Design Trend, RemodelIzza Wei-HaasNovember 20, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, wood baluster, iron baluster, metal baluster

Survey Says

Homeowners in the Northeast and Midwest have voiced their opinion on their specific desires for staircase systems

Design Trend, ProjectIzza Wei-HaasNovember 13, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, handrail, over-the-post, post-to-post, curved stair system, straight stair system, metail baluster, wood baluster

We've Got Curves

Whether you're trying to create a "statement stair system" that dominates a large entryway, or you've got the challenge of needing a functional spiral stair system

Design Idea, Design TrendIzza Wei-HaasSeptember 26, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, spiral staircase, statement stair system, dream stairs, bending handrail, curved stair systems, iron baluster, wood handrail, ribbon collection, hoop collection, finese collection, bending rail

New Metal Newel Caps and Flat Bar Balusters

Get ready ... we're giving you more great product options to set your stair systems apart! L.J. Smith now offers Metal Newel Caps and Flat Bar Balusters that support the modern styles of stair systems gaining popularity in today's marketplace

Design Trend, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasMay 8, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, metal newel caps, flat bar baluster, contemporary stairs, wood baluster, contempo

L.J. Smith Stair Systems Enhances Linear Collection

The ever-evolving Linear Collection from L.J. Smith® Stair Systems now includes a variety of metal newels. Launched in 2016, the popular contemporary stair system includes

Design Trend, L.J. Smith News, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasApril 25, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, linear collection, metal newels, stainless stell cable, stainless steel, metal post, stainless steel cables, kneewall, level run

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