Simply defined as a tall post at the head or foot of a staircase, a newel post is often the first thing you see when you enter an old house -- and the first hint at the style and grandeur within. A ...

Staircases are more than just a way to get from one floor to the next. "A staircase is a stage," said Sam Cochran, global features director at Architectural Digest. "It's an opportunity for ceremony.

The stairways in our historic Brooklyn homes are one of the first things we see when entering a house. Even if the stairs are in the center, not running up the side, chances are we still have a ...