Bringing old staircases to life is something that L.J. Smith Stair Systems prides itself on. We work to provide the best quality of products to give new life to your home. When Tina Bousu came across this statement, she knew she found the perfect solution for her outdated level run.
Read MoreIf you are like many of us at L.J. Smith, you like to take any chance you can to decorate your home for the holidays. With Valentine’s Day approaching, it is the perfect time to whip out some beautiful and festive decor to spice up your home. The easiest way to decorate your space this month is to decorate the focal point of your home: your staircase!
Read MoreOur Metal Panel System officially launched early last year, and since then it has taken to many interior designers who are transforming their homes. With the ease of installation and a simple modern look, it is no surprise that this product was a hit in 2021.
Read MoreFrom clean modern staircases featuring Iron Balusters to elegant classic staircases, 2021 hosted beautiful staircase designs. So with the New Year ringing in just a few weeks ago, what trends can we expect to see continuing into 2022, and what new looks will show up this year?
Read MoreWe saw many great projects last year, but one renovation stands out to be one of the best flips we have ever seen.
Back in early 2021, the Brownstone Boys reached out to L.J. Smith to see if they could assist with their great undertaking of flipping an old home in Brooklyn. The old staircase was not only unfinished but extremely unsafe. L.J. Smith agreed to the challenge and worked with their team to get all of the necessary products shipped to New York.
Read MoreThe staircase design by Plank and Pillow was a fan favorite last year and for obvious reason. This minimalist staircase design with White Oak Treads and Handrails paired with Iron Balusters was a very popular trend in 2021, and this design is not going anywhere anytime soon. Check out how Brooke and Henry created this beautiful staircase below!
Read MoreSometimes, the simplest solutions can be the best solutions. That was the case for Cait Pappas with @nestoutwest. Cait has been a partner of L.J. Smith since 2017, and when she moved into her new home, she knew she needed L.J. Smith Stair Parts in her new space.
Read MoreEvery year, Novo Building Products participates as a sponsor in the One Room Challenge. This event features 20 designers that take up the challenge of renovating or redesigning a room in their home over the course of 8 weeks. Each week, the audience receives an update on their social media about the progress of the room, along with the products they are using.
Read More2021 was a year of many changes and unexpected turns, but with it came an array of home trends and projects that have soared past many others we have seen. While we have loved each and every project from the past year, we can’t share them all, so below are our top 5 favorite projects from 2021.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Kate Rumson with the Real Houses of IG contacted Novo Building Products to assist in the building of her new home. This home has been in the works for the past two years and is on its way to being completed in the next few months. However, this isn’t just any ordinary home build. Kate decided to build this home with the help of her 2 million Instagram followers.
Read MoreAdd together end-to-end all the finger-jointed material made in just one year by Bill Blanchard, Dave Sell, and Chuck Woods, and you could go from Portland, Maine to Vancouver, Canada. Located at our L.J. Smith company headquarters in Bowerston, Ohio, each of the men fabricates finger jointed rail stock. Together, they've been making this important stairway component for decades.
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 MoreCreating a clean, on-trend look when replacing balusters just got easier. L.J. Smith® Stair Systems has introduced a new Concealed Iron Baluster Installation Kit, making it simpler for homeowners to tackle the DIY project of installing half-inch hollow square iron balusters.
Read MoreWhen the curtain rose again at the historic Goss Opera House in 2020, the structure had been transformed. Thanks to a five-million-dollar renovation, every inch of the 37,000-square-foot building space was refurbished including eye-catching interior stair systems.
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 MoreAdd together end-to-end all the finger-jointed material made in just one year by Bill Blanchard, Dave Sell, and Chuck Woods, and you could go from Portland, Maine to Vancouver, Canada. Located at our L.J. Smith company headquarters in Bowerston, Ohio, each of the men fabricates finger jointed rail stock. Together, they've been making this important stairway component for decades.
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