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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on February 3, 2023. Tags: laminate floor trims, stair nosing
So what does your builder or flooring installer mean when they drop into the conversation that a laminate stair nose will solve your problems? Stair nosings protect the front edge of a step from undue wear and cover up any unsightly seams – they can also make your staircase look oh so smart. But when […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on June 15, 2022. Tags: carpet door bars, carpet rods
Love the look of pristine, beautifully polished chrome carpet trims? Then you are not alone. Whilst for some it may feel like a step back to the 80’s, chrome, the aesthetic of chrome door thresholds can add pizzazz and drama to today’s home. Here we tap into the vibe and suggest how to integrate chrome […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on April 11, 2022. Tags: Easybind rope edge trim
A simple do-it-yourself option to refresh a space in your home is to make some scatter rugs edged with an attractive rope-style rug binding tape. By using up remnant carpet, you can introduce some fashionable accent colours to your home without breaking the bank. What’s more, binding rugs is a satisfying craft project you can […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on October 1, 2021.
Take a look at these trends in stair carpet rods, which have become the go-to accessories to deliver a stunning design aesthetic to staircases. By far and away the most popular style is to pair with a smart stair runner which runs up the central area of a staircase, revealing the painted wood of the […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on September 17, 2021.
Having worked in the interiors sector for many years, I’ve come across some products which I just wouldn’t be without. One of these is Easybind carpet mat edging. This is the most versatile and professional-looking carpet binding I’ve come across. Regardless of the décor it always seems to fit in well and adds a professional […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on September 7, 2021.
Decorating with black might sound risky. However, using black as an accent colour in a decorating scheme can be liberating, dramatic and glamorous. Black stair rods have the ability to elevate a humdrum, practical flight of steps into a dynamic statement staircase. Simple to install at the time of fitting a new stair carpet or […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on July 1, 2021.
By far and away the most popular diameter for stair runner rods is 12mm, or ½” in old money. These are ideal for runners up to around 1m wide (3 feet 3”) and therefore standard for most houses. However, there is a view that your stair carpet runner rails should be chunkier than that for […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on May 25, 2021.
Moving house and discovering a set of old brass stair rods in the loft is surprisingly common, judging by the calls we receive. If you like to revive preloved items for your home and give them a new lease of life, here are a few ideas which may help you turn a mound of metal […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on March 3, 2021. Tags: Easybind rope edge trim, stair carpet clips
Spring is in the air and it’s a great time of the year to chase away the winter blues with a touch of decorating. Here we take a look at three fresh ideas for stair carpet runners to rejuvenate that dull old staircase at the heart of your home. Naturally inclined with wooden stair rods […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on January 22, 2021. Tags: Premier Bendybull, Premier Lvt Nosing, stair nosing
Having decided to get shot of your old stair carpet and chosen one of the latest luxury vinyl (LVT) floor styles, what are your options for stair edging with LVT flooring? Let’s start at the beginning and first recap why stair nosings are important, then take a look at what the choice is and what […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on June 18, 2020.
Once you discover there is such a product as carpet edge binding, it is easy to get hooked. Because, not only is it great at edging a rug to match your carpet or create a stair runner, but it also proves to be one of those products that is multi-talented. There are lots of uses […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on March 4, 2020. Tags: stair carpet clips
The following interior designer ideas illustrate how modern stair rods are currently used in fashionable decorative schemes. No longer simply a design feature for period houses, today they are regularly specified in contemporary show-homes. Whether you are looking for quirky, glamour, humour or fine design, stair carpet rods have a lot to offer. Pack a […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on February 18, 2020.
Recently, I was staying at a rather nice bijou hotel with an eclectic décor scheme, complete with a worn stair runner and old stair rods. The “shabby chic” staircase had certainly gone beyond any claim to style and instead just looked forlorn and unwelcoming. Certainly not in-keeping with the image of the hotel. First impressions […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on December 19, 2019. Tags: carpet rods, stair carpet rods, stair runner rods
Carpet stair rods have been around for a century or more and yet they have never been more popular and fashionable than now. And so, for anyone thinking of installing them on their staircase, I’ve listed some of the latest trends in stair rods for 2020. Slender 9mm diameter rods In recent years, there has […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on November 7, 2019.
This is the time of year when the days get shorter, light levels drop and many of us turn our attention inwards to our homes. If you think yours is looking a bit dreary and in need of some life then here we take a look at chrome door bars and how to use them […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on October 10, 2019. Tags: antique stair rods, carpet rods, stair carpet rods, stair rod brackets
New stair rods are typically sold complete with a pair of brackets, which you use to attach the rod securely to the staircase. The bracket design is different depending on whether you are fitting a stair runner carpet or a fitted stair carpet. So, do make sure you choose the correct type when ordering. Runner […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on July 3, 2019. Tags: antique stair rods, brass stair rods, vintage stair rods
On a recent visit to Eltham Palace in Greenwich, London I was interested to find antique brass stair clips in a dull dark-grey, almost pewter finish, gracing the gently curving staircases. I was standing in the ‘lineresque’ entrance hall, complete with circular 1930s geometric-styled rug. Decorative stair rod clips ‘Sweeping’ does come to mind when […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on April 9, 2019. Tags: Premier stair rods, stair runner rods
Do you ever open your front door, walk into your house and just feel it looks, well…dreary and boring? The secret style tip is to add immediate character with some quality stair carpet rods. Easily fitted to an existing stair runner or carpet, a pristine set of decorative carpet rods provides a welcoming touch of […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on December 23, 2016. Tags: Easybind rope edge trim, Homepride stair rods
Changing your flooring can seem a bit daunting and sounds expensive. But here we explore 10 value flooring ideas which don’t cost the earth and are easily achievable and look fabulous. 1. Investing in a new carpet, wood floor or stair runner can be expensive A great alternative is to paint your floorboards instead. You […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on October 14, 2016.
It is absolutely maddening when chips and scuff marks on skirting miraculously just appear. Invariably, it is the corners which take such a bashing. It’s easily done. Little ones, shaky on their pins, shave the corners with their baby walkers, kids hurtle into them on their trikes, luggage and bags are big sinners and vacuum […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on August 5, 2016. Tags: Blacksmith stair rods, brass stair rods, carpet rods, Homepride stair rods
Stair runner rods come in all sorts of designs and sizes and in many finishes. We offer more than 100 different styles and it is interesting to see what is trending and which are the most popular carpet rods, currently. Whatever the design of your stair runner carpet, for many adding a flight of stair […]
Read morePosted by Elsa Lawrence, on July 15, 2016. Tags: black door thresholds, laminate floor trims
Decorating with black has always seemed a rather brave concept to me. But Stairrods (UK) has just brought out its comprehensive range of flooring trims in a fabulous matt black and I’ve done a U-turn! After all, wrought iron black has been part of our decorative mix for centuries. So, the new black flooring trims […]
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