This contemporary home has opted for a clean and simple bannister design that works well in this minimalist space.

White is a good colour for a hallway to keep the space light, bright and welcoming. With so many depths of white, it doesn't have to feel like a cold soulless space – look for off-white tones to add warmth. Farrow & Ball are the masters of providing a white that's not 'white' – take for example Strong White, that feels more light grey in tone, but does the job of a neutral white. How do you brighten a white hallway? If painting a bare wood banister the first coat needs to be a primer. Use a 2-3 inch brush to paint the larger areas of the banister. Start at the top of the banister (usually the top of the stairs) and on the outside edge. This is the side of the banister, painting away from the stairs. Then the top followed by the inside edge and the bottom.I did a bunch of research first because I am severely manually challenged. I went to the hardware store got my supplies and got started. Use sugar soap and a clean cloth or flat scouring pad to clean the spindles. Apply the sugar soap directly to the wood and give it a rough scrub to dislodge dirt. Then, with another clean cloth, wash off the sugar soap residue with clean water. Let it dry. VOCs do, however, serve a purpose in your paint. They keep certain parts of your paint, such as the pigment, in a liquid state. This ultimately results in an even, high-quality application. Once you apply the paint to your walls, the VOCs will begin to off-gas as the paint is drying. Why not shop the look and hire one of our professionals to recreate this look for you? Wooden bannister ideas Even though it was a rough project for Josh, I LOVE the way it turned out. I especially loved that he took this on while I was away.

Stir the primer and with a brush, apply it to the bannister. Paint in the direction of the grain (it will feel smooth when you run your hand over it), working in long strokes. If you have any intricate detailing, use a fine brush to ensure the primer doesn’t congeal. If you know which material you want to use, then you can calculate the cost of your specific new banister and spindles, including the materials and labour. Let’s start with the materials and assume you have an average UK staircase of 4m from bottom to top. Floating glass panels secured with minimalist metal fixtures will make your stairway feel weightless – like walking on air! As a result, it’s the perfect way to let natural light flow through your home and illuminate every corner. This is such a simple project you can change the colors on a whimmaybe even to this years trending hues. I like the open stair not completely sure about the glass for fingerprints etc. Lets you calculate the parts you need and automatically adds them to the basket.

Use a brush specifically for intricate details. These are often angled, triangular or rounded and help evenly distribute the paint, getting into the difficult areas. Noticed some chips in the wood? Fill them, let the filler dry and sand it down, so it’s flat with the wood. Just make sure you prepare the railings by stripping off any old paint and giving it a good sand down. Once dry, set it with a wood preservative and, voila! Your bannister: reimagined. Modern bannister ideas: Make it look expensive This depends on how much use it is likely to get. If your banister is in a high traffic area and it going to get a lot of hands on it, especially little dirty hands, then you want a hard wearing satin or gloss paint such as Dulux Trade Satinwood