Choosing the right handrail for your staircase

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Handrails are an important structural component of all staircases, a centre piece that functionally link together the stairs and the railings and provide support to increase safety when climbing or ascending stairs. 

However, not all homeowners realise that handrails aren’t just for holding on to and don’t give handrails the attention they deserve. They come in many different shapes, sizes and materials, and add real value to your stairs - every detail counts.

At Stair Parts Online we stock a wide range of wooden handrails that have been carved for a classic look, as well as metal handrails that look particularly effective in modern and more minimalist homes. 

Below we’ve provided you with some of the benefits of both types of handrail to help you to choose the right solution for your staircase project:

Wooden handrails

Wooden handrails are classic and the most common type of handrail, and are typically chosen to complement other wooden interiors. The natural beauty of the wood adds warmth and character to your staircase and a real sense of elegance and charm to your household. It is timeless and has significant decorative value.

Functionally, the advantages of wooden handrails are undeniable – durable, reliable and easy to maintain. And there is the added option that you get with any wood product, in that it can be sanded, stained or refinished over time to give it a second, third or even fourth life.

Our great range of wooden handrails come in pine, white primed, hemlock, dark hardwood, white oak, ash and walnut, and are all available at great trade prices. Follow the links below to take a look at some of our range:

wooden handrails

metal handrails


Metal handrails

Manufacturers have worked hard to create metal handrails that combine both form and function, and increasingly such handrails are being used in many modern homes. Because of their practicality and minimalist style, metal handrails are ideal for attaching to most types of wall and will not go out of style any time soon.

Metal handrails can create a variety of stylish and elegant effects, and provide great visibility, brightening up the staircase and emphasising the surrounding interior design.

Our wall mounted metal handrails come in both chrome and nickel and can be viewed at the link below: