Sunday, June 2, 2013

Wrought Iron Staircase Dreaming and a Lantern

Hello Peeps, I have been thinking/dreaming about re-doing our staircase for a while now. Our stairway is the first thing you see when you enter. Here is a picture I took today

  My biggest complaint are the white wooden support railings. They actually come off all the time. We've had a Handy man come over more than once to fix it. Can you believe that they are installed with a staple gun????  Isn't that ridiculous? I also don't like the pine wood on a staircase, since it is a really soft wood and dents really easy in such a heavy traffic area.




I have been getting a lot of ideas on PINTERST and wanted to share some with you. Here is what I am dreaming about...WROUGHT IRON, I just love it!!!! I think it would be much more sturdy and it adds so much character and a bit of SPANISH STYLE!
SOURCE: http://www.latin-accents.com/
stairs with tile
SOURCE: My Neighbor Jen's House
love
Also, I would love to rip out the carpet, paint the stairs and add a carpet runner or pads to keep from sliding.
SOURCE: http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/page/544
staircase
SOURCE: http://aimee-weaver.blogspot.com/
Wish I Had That- Stairway Inspiration
Can't wait to hear your ideas and tips....
Also found another Lantern on Clearance at TJ Max the other day......It is huge and cost me only $32 Dollars. All it needed was a  little fixing around the top,  but I managed to hide the imperfections with just a tiny bit of grey paint. I added some Rattan ball string lights and voila....
Thanks for visiting me Sweets....Christine
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  1. UnknownJune 2, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Hi Friend!
    I love, love , love, your idea of the wrought iron staircase remodel. WOW!I cant wait to see the finished outcome...how exciting! I love the lantern too! Thanks for sharing your home and ideas!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      Hi Symanthia, thanks for visiting me again....hopefully I won't have to wait too long to get it done!

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  2. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I love the idea of a wrought iron staircase. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with, as I know it will be fabulous. You get the best finds. Wish I lived near you and we could go shopping together. Where do you find the rattan string ball lights? Thanks for sharing all your wonderful home decor.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      Hi Mary, thanks for commenting.....I purchased the Rattan Balls at Target a while back...but you can also find them online really easy. they seem to be pretty popular!!!! Yeah shopping sounds great....come out for a visit!

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  3. KellyJune 3, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I think the black iron staircase railings would look great in your style home! The fit the old world, Tuscan look very well. I recall your kitchen being in that style. I once had a friend that moved into a new home and wanted the iron look without the iron price. She actually painted her existing railings all black! It didn't look too bad. I painted my staircase railing a few years ago in a dark brown and continued it with the interior doors. I'm happy with how it turned out. I left the railings white though to coordinate witht the trim. There are so many options today with staircases. My staircase is very large, so I had to work with what I had and I liked the "bones" of it anyway. If you're already having problems with yours, it might be a good idea to get a new staircase installed.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 3, 2013 at 10:15 AM

      Hi Kelly, as always you got some great input...I thought about painting the railings, but then I still have the same problem.. I am just not very happy with wood railings....the entire staircase is so flimsy. So I'd rather safe some money and get wrought iron down the road...will have to get an idea of how much it would cost....Luckily I don't have tons of railings to do...half of the staircase is a solid wall!!!

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  4. MichelleJune 3, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Ooooh... now I'm loving that combination of wrought iron and tiles. Wouldn't work in our 1920s era farmhouse, but it's pretty to drool over!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 4, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      Thanks so much Michelle for stopping by and commenting!!! Hope to see u come back for more!

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  5. Donna@anangloinquébecJune 3, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I love the idea of wrought iron. I think that image from "pretty stuff" is great too. I think the colour combo in that photo would work in your place. I have been considering wrought iron in our place but like you I am not sure of the price... gotta feelin' it ain't cheap!!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 4, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Thank ya Donna.....will let you know the price once I figure that out.....usually my good taste never comes cheap...LOL

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 3, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Wow, all of your inspiration pics are fabulous. Love the combination of iron and wood. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJune 4, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Don't you love Pinterest?? Lots of inspiration :) Love one with the distressed black on top and white rails...

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

      Laurel, thanks so much for visiting me again!!! Pinterest is the best..and now HOMETALK is suddenly coming out of nowhere....LOL...one more thing to keep up with

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  8. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    You've pulled together some great ideas. Pinterest is an amazing site and we love it. Good luck with your project and can't wait to see who it turns out!

    So glad you linked up with us at the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT Link and Hop.

    Have a wonderful week~
    Sharon and Denise!

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  9. Christine at Little BragsJune 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Hi Holly, I know I know I've always LOVED your old staircase...Pinned that a long time ago and I see people re-pin it a lot from me....I have not gotten a price on the wrought iron yet...I am sure once I do I might have to forget about the whole idea anywise....LOL.....

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  10. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJune 6, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    I think you're on the right track, Christine! The wrought iron stair rails would look lovely, especially with your current décor.

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Hope to see you each week.

    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  11. An Oasis in the DesertJune 6, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    The wrought iron would be really pretty, and I like the idea of the painted steps with a runner. Great lantern!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 6, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks Carol....next step.....get an estimate and faint..LOL

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  12. StaceyJune 6, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I would love to take the carpet off of ours too. Stained steps and painted risers are on my list. :)

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  13. JulesJune 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    New follower! Can't wait to see what you do with the railing. I had black iron once going up a spiral staircase (very fancy, lol) my mom helped me paint it all cream. Then I wished it was black again a few years later! I love the vibe all your inspiration photos give!!! xoxo jules

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

      Thanks so much Julia for visiting and following me...I am still new at all of this...

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  14. LindaJune 6, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    My daughter bought a brand new home. And her stairs you see as you enter. They have wrought iron and wall to carpet stairs and upstairs. Downstairs is all hardwood except family rm. and formal lv. rm. and dnrm. I prefer wall to wall or runner over pads. The pads look so dated . Please show up the "after pictures when you finish the stairs"

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 7, 2013 at 6:31 PM

      Hi Linda, thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to leave me a comment...next step is to get an estimate...I gotta feeling it ain't cheap.....

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  15. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comJune 7, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Love the iron! It would look great in your house! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  16. Fluster BusterJune 8, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I agree with you - painted stairs with a runner look better than all carpet. Thank you for coming by and sharing this on Fluster Buster's Creative Muster Party.

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

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  17. Consie @ AtopSerenityHill.comJune 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Love the lantern! The lights are great.

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  18. DebbiedoosJune 9, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Love the lantern and I love those tiled stairs. I want to do this in our home.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 9, 2013 at 4:01 PM

      Thanks Debbie.....will probably faint when I get an estimate..lol

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  19. Give Me A PaintbrushJune 9, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I am a new follower and want to say I really like your blog! I love the wrought iron stair rails also and have no doubt that you will do a fabulous job when you get to redo yours! The tiled stairs are to die for!

    Bev @ Give me a paintbrush

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

      oh thanks so much Bev for the sweet comment and following me along...I am still a new blogger and learning every day....Will head on over to your place next

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  20. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Lovely photos! I have been remodeling my house for a few weeks now and I'm currently working with my interior designer to install some Spiral Stairs for my living room. I really like the wrought iron staircase look and may incorporate this style into my home. Thanks!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsJune 10, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      Hi Delores, thanks so much for visiting and commenting !!!! Would love to see your Spiral Stairs

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  21. Adorned From AboveJune 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above's Blog Hop. We always love seeing everyone's posts.
    Have a great week and here is this weeks party has started. Here is the link.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/06/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop_11.html
    Debi and Charly

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  22. The Charm of HomeJune 11, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Pretty stairs. Love the lantern too.
    Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
    Sherry

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  23. Good Time CharlieJune 12, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I love the last picture with the rubbed black railing. We are (hopefully) redouxing our stairs this summer too. Mine are not too far from yours! Thanks for sharing at Redoux!

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  24. Mary SmithJune 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Another great post! Now you have me dreaming of staircases!

    I finally made it back from my trip so my comments are late...
    Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! Looking forward to seeing what you share this week!

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/06/tuesdays-with-twist-12-with-more-guests.html

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  25. UnknownAugust 31, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Thank you for these great pictures! I found some more on this website: http://www.archiexpo.com/architecture-design-manufacturer/metal-staircase-475.html

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