) for a really great faux rock or faux leather do to over the paneling. Easy and inexpensive for a do-it-yourselfer. The wrought-iron spindles come in aluminum these days and they are a kit at the big boxes...really professional looking and DIY friendly. You could take this whole ensemble out, use it as a picture frame collage against a wall and put the spindles on the staircase, updating it and still having it safe for those kiddos. Lots of free ideas if you email me. I do this kind of thing everyday as I am a professional paperhanger and there is no end to the possibilities when I am teaching homeowners or DIYs.

paperhanger) use it often as a very good nuetral, but with some pizzazz. I like the blues , as well.

for people who beg me to paint their brick. I really like old brick but once in awhile, it really is super ugly. Nice to see others trying it.