Integrating the charisma of chrome into your staircase

Use it sparingly

You could use chrome all over your staircase, but it might be overkill. Unless your house is decorated and furnished to fit in, it might look a bit out of place. The best technique is to use it sparingly, just as a finishing touch perhaps. You can use it in end caps, spindles, brackets or handrails and it goes well with several other materials.

Combine it with wood

Chrome works brilliantly with lighter woods like oak or pine. The contrast of traditional and modern materials helps to extenuate both and can serve up an elegance that most homes would be proud of. Take a look at our blog which looks at how to combine different materials in your staircase.

It complements glass

Just like wood, glass works well with chrome – and you could even try the three together. You could create a stylish and impressive look from incorporating large glass panels with a wooden handrail topped with chrome brackets or caps. Or how about using wooden spindles which have chrome in the middle?

Pick the right colour scheme

While all chrome fixtures and fittings will have shine to them, they may look slightly differently as to their matte, brushed or silvery finish. But whatever finish you choose, they should go well with colours like blue, green, cream or even deep reds.

Maintenance should be easy

With your staircase being one of the most used areas of your home, you’ll want to use hard-wearing materials. Chrome’s toughness means it’s one of the perfect materials to use. It’s also easy to wipe clean because it’s so smooth and won’t rust easily meaning you can keep it looking like new for longer.

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