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Desert Lily
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Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 07:56 PM

Which do you like better: Wood Balusters or Iron Balusters?

Here are some examples of each ...

 

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On It
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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:01 PM

@Desert Lily I am typically very traditional, but I am drawn to the iron. I think they look fresh and interesting. If I were redecorating or building, I would probably play it safe with the wood.

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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:06 PM

On the inside I definitely like wooden-so much warmer and also more comfortable on the hands.

The iron is classy maybe for a hotel or something. (or outside).

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SilleeMee
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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

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‎10-30-2021 08:28 PM - edited ‎10-30-2021 08:30 PM

I like iron with a wooden hand rail. 

I have it in my house.

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Desertdi
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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:29 PM

Iron rusts....and wood gets termites!

 

Just kidding, of course.    I am unable to "do" stairs....so I envy those glamorous staircases...

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cookie16
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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:29 PM

I much prefer the warmth of wood.  Iron, to me, looks too industrial or like outdoor fencing.

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Sooner
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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:38 PM

I don't think it is either or.  It depends on the style of your house and what you like.  

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spiderw
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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:41 PM

All the examples are appealing but I prefer the wooden Balusters.  I love old wooden staircases!

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Re: Wooden or Iron Balusters

‎10-30-2021 08:42 PM

Definitely wood. 

 

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But, I like the dark railing in this photo better.

 

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‎10-30-2021 08:44 PM - edited ‎10-30-2021 08:46 PM

I'm not a fan of white with wood, unless there is a lot of white for unity.

 

LOVE the other examples like # 1, 2, and 3!!!

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