Americans take the stairs! Nearly 60 percent of U.S. homes have two stories or more. Whether they're providing a necessary way to enter a loft, bedroom, or porch, stairs take us where we need to go. Beyond their practicality, well-designed stairways can also add some unique style into a space.
Decorative wire mesh is a practical, and lovely, addition to stairways, both indoors and outdoors. Whether homeowners are seeking a rustic, modern, or traditional look, there are a few stand-out ways that stairway designs can incorporate wire mesh.
Happening Handrails
Security and style go hand in hand with metal mesh handrails. Whether they're constructed from woven or welded wire mesh, the material offers unique strength that doesn't easily wear down. Bare steel panels in one Missouri home give a rustic edge to a space that boasts revamped barn wood walls and concrete counters. Run-of-the-mill wooden handrails just wouldn't do!
Wondrous Walls
Decorative wire mesh offers countless creative possibilities, coming in a range of metals, finishes, and opening sizes to suit any project. Think similarly outside the box when brainstorming guardrail designs. Stainless wire mesh walls can cleverly play double-duty as guardrails, keeping staircases feeling airy and open while still ensuring safety. The NEXTHouse incorporates a contemporary welded wire mesh wall into its stairway, allowing access to precious sunlight in the often rainy city of Seattle, Washington.
Super Stair Treads
Wire mesh is impressive by the sheer strength of its material, making it a key building block of stair treads that offer terrific traction, easy cleaning, and a high capacity to bear heavy loads. The Black House in Melbourne, Australia, gives a staircase a contemporary twist with crisp, white mesh stairs.
Radical Risers
Wire mesh offers similar advantages in risers, as well. Non-slip surfaces are especially important in outdoor spaces, which can face exposure to rain and snow. One outstanding outdoor staircase balances more natural wood elements in the staircase tread with an industrial spin from stainless wire mesh risers.
Thoughtful Touches
Even in such a practical arena as stairways, decorative wire mesh can lead the way artistically, too. French architects at the Archiplein firm designed a one-of-a-kind staircase at the Villa La Roche accented by irregular steel mesh.
If carefully planned, stairways incorporating woven or welded wire mesh can provide an unforgettable centerpiece to any custom home. The material shines in guardrails, stair treads, risers, or embellishments with its outstanding durability and aesthetics.
As one of the world's leading suppliers of wire mesh, TWP Inc. is a go-to resource for many DIY and interior design projects. Our family-owned company provides a wide selection of meshes, as well as custom laser-cutting and expert knowledge to aid in any job. Contact us for a quote today.
