• July

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    [New Photography] <br>Modern Staircase

    [New Photography]
    Modern Staircase

    Throughout our 44-year history of building stairs here in New England traditional wood stairs have reigned supreme. Turned balusters, box newels, and primed risers have been hallmarks of traditional New England architecture. More recently we’ve seen a shift in demand to a more modern European style staircase often utilizing open risers, low profile metal railings,
    • May

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      2018
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    Custom Newel Post Roundup

    Custom Newel Post Roundup

    The starting newel post of a stair is often the "pièce de résistance" of the entire staircase. Further, since the staircase is often considered the centerpiece of the home, one could reasonably conclude the starting newel post is one of the home's most important architectural elements. Whether it's a traditional turned newel post, or one
    • April

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      2018
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    Looks We Love: Urban Modern

    Looks We Love: Urban Modern

    Influenced by industrial, contemporary, and even mid-century design, urban modern style is becoming an important design trend as millennials acquire wealth and demand more sophisticated living spaces. Many millennials are resisting the traditional suburban homes that they were raised in, preferring city living with a walking commute to work and closer proximity to the bars,
    • March

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      2018
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    JLC Live Recap + Photos

    JLC Live Recap + Photos

    That’s a wrap! After two exciting days, Friday-Saturday, March 23-24, in a blink of an eye the 2018 JLC Live Residential Construction Show has come to a close. Many Horner team members agree that JLC Live is always one of our favorite trade shows of the year. The energy inside the convention hall is electric

    • January

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    11 Modern Farmhouse Looks We Love

    11 Modern Farmhouse Looks We Love

    When executed properly, the modern farmhouse aesthetic perfectly illustrates the synergy that can be achieved by combining classic American architecture with the sleek contemporary accents of urban living. The traditional farmhouse architecture of the early 20th century is characterized by simple craftsman moulding details, industrial fixtures such as gooseneck lamps, and rustic wood textures. Modern
    • January

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      2018
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    Horner featured in Builder+Architect Magazine

    Horner featured in Builder+Architect Magazine

    Congratulations to Santangelo Construction for being chosen Builder+Architect Magazine’s Builder of the Month! Check out the cover feature of the December 2017 issue of Builder+Architect Magazine for a story on one of our valued customers, Santangelo Construction. The article highlights one of Santangelo’s recent projects, a breathtaking transitional style home in Weston, MA featuring mouldings,

    • December

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      2017
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    9 Cooper Preassembled Staircases That Defy Gravity

    9 Cooper Preassembled Staircases That Defy Gravity

    “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold, and she’s buying a stairway to heaven.” - Led Zeppelin A wise man once said, "With enough steel and know-how just about any staircase is possible!" That man is Dave Silvia, the head of our Cooper Stairworks division. Dave has been working in the stair
    • November

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    5 Stair Trends That Are Making Us Swoon

    5 Stair Trends That Are Making Us Swoon

    We love when our customers get creative and take advantage of all the custom capabilities that we offer in our Cooper Stairworks custom wood shop. We are eager for a challenge and enjoy bringing the unique visions of our customers to fruition. Below are some of the trends that we have been catching our eye