ircase Features
Feature
Purpose
Found In
Modern Use
Dust Corners
Prevented dust accumulation in stair corners
Stair risers, near walls
Decorative; protects awkward corners
Stair Rods
Secured carpet runners
Across each stair tread
Decorative; classic aesthetic
Upside-Down Baluster
Superstition; acknowledgment of imperfection
One baluster in the staircase
Historic authenticity; conversation piece
