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  • Posh door bar, antique brass, in door way between two carpets

    How to Join Carpets

    We are often asked the best way to join carpets. There are a variety of stylish options. Here we pick out some of the most popular. Door thresholds or metal door strips are the normal way to join carpets to...

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  • Vintage stair rod in brushed finish, ornate finial

    Large Stair Rods at Palace of Monserrate

    On a recent visit to the Palace of Monserrate in Sintra, Portugal, these glorious, large stair rods were spotted. The Palace is a gem to visit, despite still being refurbished, and access to the top floor was via this wooden...

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  • Polishing up old stair rods

    Refurbished Antique Stair Rods

    Traditional brass stair rods date back to the late 19th century, when they were used to attach a stair runner to a staircase. Today, we use gripper, a far more secure method, and the stair rods are purely decorative. However,...

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