https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:18:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671768 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:20:25 +0000 Mrsbells 2671768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: Yes I really like taylor morrison model homes. they do a good job of making you want to live there. I'm glad they are our builder </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671766 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:17:05 +0000 Boogs 2671766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: The last pic is the best of both worlds, very pretty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671765 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:15:28 +0000 Mrsbells 2671765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: yeah we are definitely leaning towards metal and will have the design in the last picture<br /> @Bluebonnet: very good point, funnily enought DH thought it would be the opposite since the iron bars are so narrow.<br /> thankfully DD wasnt a daredevi and never even cimbed out of her crib. Not sure how DS will be though. He is only 3 months now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671703 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:44:19 +0000 Boogs 2671703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluebonnet: My youngest is a daredevil, that's great advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671668 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:11:24 +0000 Bluebonnet 2671668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How old are your kids?</p> <p>We have the traditional wooden balusters (like the pic you posted). I wanted to swap out for wrought iron balusters (like the instagram pic from your builder), but was talked out of it by a contractor and the owner of a baby proofing company because they both said the wrought iron balusters were easier for kids to climb up. Our upstairs is open to our foyer and I was so freaked out my kids would try to climb them, we didn't upgrade. (Side note, my kids have never tried to climb them, but if my kids were daredevils, I'd be terrified). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671642 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:45:49 +0000 Boogs 2671642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Based on your last photo I would probably go with metal. I love the look of both, but I feel like there's less upkeep with metal. With wood, I feel like there would need to be repainting at some point to keep it looking fresh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671134 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:23:17 +0000 Mrsbells 2671134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: thanks... so many decisions! In a couple of weeks all the decision making will be over and we can want for construction to begin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671133 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:20:15 +0000 MamaG 2671133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: this is similar to what I see often and we have in our house. I like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671123 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:32:44 +0000 Mrsbells 2671123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a picture from the builders instagram account that gives a better idea in terms of the colors for the wall and floors and trim But we would have a much simpler design with the balusters </p> <p>[attach=1326/16/oix5el.588x600.20161228_173120.png] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671112 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:04:22 +0000 Mrsbells 2671112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone<br /> @MamaG: yeah I just pulled those pictures from google to show thr balusters. We would have the dark oak wood throughout. So the floors would match. The style we are looking at has twirled flourishes but i couldnt find any pictures of that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671099 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:37:44 +0000 MamaG 2671099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Personally, in the examples you posted, I don't like either :( I prefer the metal, but with the lighter wood caps and posts like your first picture, so essentially to match the treads and flooring. I also don't know that I've ever seen plain metal like that without any ornamentation on some of the balusters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671095 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:34:12 +0000 JenGirl 2671095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer wood, but don't care too much either way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671089 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:03:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 2671089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer wood- it goes better with our overall style anyway. But in the right house I think the metal can give it something that sets it apart- like @peachykeen: house really stands out because of it (um, gorgeous house!). I do think if you were thinking of selling in a few years wood has a more universal appeal but it sounds like you are in this house for the long haul. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2671000 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:40:54 +0000 Mrsbells 2671000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we are leaning towards a minimal look like this but with a slight twirl. </p> [attach=1326/16/oiwxg6.600x450.ry-stairs-Tigerwood-treadsplain-wrought-iron-balusters-posts.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670996 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:35:30 +0000 Mrsbells 2670996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks everyone the metal would look exactly like what @peachykeen: posted and the wood could look like the pic below </p> [attach=1326/16/oiwx76.450x600.Kleine-2.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670971 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:13:35 +0000 avivoca 2670971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer wood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670945 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:50:02 +0000 agold 2670945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: OMG! Your house!! :heart: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670941 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:46:10 +0000 cat620 2670941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer wood. I think it looks more classic and timeless </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670893 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:49:46 +0000 Meowkers 2670893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely prefer wood. We are currently house hunting and when I see metal balusters they go on my mental list of things I would want to change about the house. I think they can work in limited settings like Mediterranean or Spanish style homes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670861 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:57:41 +0000 MamaG 2670861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours are metal (black/iron) with a lighter oak wood to cap them off. I don't have a strong preference for wood or metal, I think they both can work well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670837 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:23:46 +0000 peachykeen 2670837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our previous house had wood, which I thought I liked better (also thought it was more timeless). We ripped up the carpet on the stairs and redid the staircase in that house in dark stain wood and white paint (with a carpet runner), which really updated the wood.</p> <p>When we bought our current house, I realized I actually really prefer the metal balusters in the right setting. It would have looked strange in our more traditional home, but the new home is very open concept with wood floors, black painted railings, etc.</p> <p>So basically, I think a lot depends on the overall style of your house.</p> <p>I'll share a pic of the metal in our current house, can't seem to find a pick of the balusters in the previous house.</p> <p>[attach=5030/16/oiwfzn.600x397.IS2vw85kn3z1ah0000000000.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670824 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:02:40 +0000 travellingbee 2670824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had houses with both and I certainly don't mind the metal but think I prefer the look of wood. I think it depends on the style.., </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670802 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 06:43:04 +0000 looch 2670802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My house had metal, but it was a really odd design, very open and circular, which is not my style. So we took it down and replaced it with wood on the stair case. The thing is, if it had been more linear, I probably would have kept it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670800 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:03:53 +0000 snowjewelz 2670800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did just see an ep of fixer upper with metal and it's gorgeous! I think it depend on the style of your home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670798 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 04:36:11 +0000 lamariniere 2670798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have pics? Even from the model homes? I need to see it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wood-or-metal-for-staircase#post-2670674 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:02:01 +0000 Mrsbells 2670674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are nearly done with our home selections! We chose to upgrade to metal balusters but most people i know have wood. We chose metal because that's in all the model homes but i'm wondering if the wood is more timeless. What do you have and wwyd? </p>