We found that the stairs can be a lot of fun for the little ones but can also be rather daunting for the smallest cherub. They are pretty big steps after all! So we decided to add a 'cherub rail' to help with the stairs - and it is doing just the trick to help them with their mission either up or down the stairs. It's one of the rails normally used in wardrobes. It has a much smaller diameter - and is just perfect for small hands.
We also added some lights to the stairway to provide some soft light when you get up and down the stairs during the night. We have put in a total 3. One on each flight of steps and one for the middle landing. They run a 5w Compact Flourescent globe, and the lights are double switched at the top and bottom stairs for convenience sake. Here is a few pics of the lights close up and at night.
We've had our sparky install the lights across the front of the house too. It took us ages to find something we liked and suited, but we did in the end. They needed to suit the style of house and also light up the front of the house - more so than just a 'spot' light as such.
We currently have the landscapers over at the moment doing some slabs 'n' stuff so we should be able to bring some before and during photos to you all soonish...stay tuned.
7 comments:
Guys, nice to hear from you. the house looks great and the kiddie rail on the stairs. Like the night shot of the outside R&C
Hi guys, great to hear from you again. Your little cherubs must love their own rail! Outside lights look great, well done!
Hi guys, its good to hear from you. Just wondering if I can get info on your stair light?? Really like the design!!
Looking forward for future update!
Hi Awen,
Sorry for the delay in replying.
I have not been able to locate the specific details on the lights except to mention where I bought them from, which was a lighting place in Kilsyth on Canterbury Rd. Here is their website.
http://www.melbournelighting.com.au/
They are actually a downlight format which has a sideways globe insert which allowed us to fit them within the wall cavity.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
T&L
Hi T&L, thanks for the reply.
Good to know the lighting place to visit next!
Going to contract appointment tomorrow with PD. And gues what it will be another new Cremone soon.
Thanks again!
The cherubs are still there !! I love the little handrail ! I've never seen that done before, but it's a great idea.
The lighting looks fantastic, and the fence & driveway - you must be wrapped !! CC
Thanks CC, Yes we are very happy with how it has all come together. The battle now is to get the landscaping done!
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