As Ashif says, "Balustrades really come into their own when the staircase is intended to be a design feature in its own right — think floating treads paired with laser-cut metal panels, for example.

Canadian studio Kl.tz Design has included a staircase with suspended timber steps and a thin metal balustrade in the bright interiors of this renovated home. The Lazard house is located in ...

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