Rebecca Propes with @rebeccadiy was a Featured Designer for the Fall One Room Challenge, and in those 8 short weeks, she decided to take on her stairway and entryway for this challenge. Using a lot of color and designs, her bright and fun style continued to shine through in her revealed space.
Read MoreIf you’re a parent, you know picking a favorite child is a no-no. At LJ Smith, we feel like the “parent” to hundreds of projects that take place with our products every year. And even though it may be a “no-no,” we’ve picked five of our favorite projects to share with you.
Read More“The horizontal metal panel system was a game-changer,” says Hanna, who resides in Auburn, Ala. “This stairway and the accompanying railing system allowed us to accomplish what we dreamed of. It’s the most impactful part of our entire interior renovations project.”
Read MoreSeptember is an interesting month. Traditionally associated with "back to school," it also has the distinction of being Baby Safety Month, National Home Furnishings Month, and Shameless Promotion Month. We're tackling each of these specialty celebrations to show you how L.J. Smith ties in!
Read MoreFor homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their basement stairway. Following the popular trend of mixing woods and metals in the home, the Rantz family got exactly what they wanted --- a transitional look that's not too modern and not too traditional.
Read MoreBefore jumping ahead and starting a stairway replacement project, it's important to understand the components of a staircase.
Read MoreReplacing an interior stairway system is a big step for a homeowner. Literally. However, with the help of a building professional, the stunning transformation results make it worth the effort.
Read MoreNational Woodworking Month. National Rebuilding Month. National Decorating Month. Do you think it's a coincidence these three celebrations all occur in April? We don't.
Read MoreDid you know that you can use stair parts for more than just building and renovating staircases?
Read MoreWood balusters? Iron balusters? How are you supposed to decide what will look best in your home? Here's an idea: mix them up!
Read MoreLast year, L.J. Smith had the opportunity to partner with Jean Stoffer Design to revive the staircase in the historic Madison home in downtown Grand Rapids. Taking on the Madison home was no small feat, even for a well-versed professional designer like Lean Stoffer, and the L.J. team was excited to join her on her renovation journey.
Read MoreWhen Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange, and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big impression.
Read MoreA little change can make a BIG difference. That's what Liz Roth discovered when she changed out her stairway's balusters.
Read MoreWhat does it take to turn a dream into reality? If you're Meghan and Brent Walter, it takes nine trips to Bar Harbor, Maine
Read MoreLast Saturday was "Take a Mulligan Day." As anyone even slightly familiar with golf knows, this term means you get a "do-over"
Read MoreRickety. Unsafe. Creaky. Sometimes these words are used to describe outdoor railing systems that have aged over time
Read MoreFall is the ideal time to consider an important home upgrade --- a new interior stair system.
Read MoreCurved, straight, or twisted. If you have a stairway system and live in southern California, chances are very strong that
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