Lehigh Valley, PA · March 2025
Melissa · Lehigh Valley
White oak square-nosed treads · White oak handrail · Custom white oak newel posts · Satin-black round iron balusters
- stair and railing remodel, 4-6 weeks 2-3 days on site
- Lehigh Valley, PA
The story
The Melissa project was a complete refresh of the existing staircase and railing. We removed the dated materials and replaced them with square-nosed white oak treads, a white oak handrail, custom white oak newel posts, and plain round iron balusters in satin black.
The custom newel posts were built for the project in our Whitehall shop, with clean square proportions that carry the white oak through the entire railing. Simple round iron balusters add contrast without competing with the woodwork or making the stair feel too busy.
The result is a much cleaner, lighter staircase that freshens up the entire entryway while still working with the architecture of the existing home.
Drag to see the transformation.
Same foyer, same angle — dark oak and basket-twist iron out, white oak and slim satin-black iron in.
After
Detail shots from the install.
Photographed in the Melissa home after final cleanup. Click any tile to open the full-size lightbox.
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Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us what you want to change, send a few photos, and we’ll give you a realistic budget range before scheduling a measure. From there, we’ll help you choose the right materials and details, then build it in our Whitehall shop.
Budget on the first call · (610) 443-2240 · Whitehall, PA
