Originally Posted by
hbridge
I know they look pretty, but banisters and handrails on stairways are NOT just for decoration (or to keep people from falling off the edge). People need them to hold on while they navigate the stairs.
It makes me crazy to see staircases decorated in a way that impedes the use of the banisters.
I totally agree! They look so good and festive wrapped around the handrails but they are a nuisance. There are plenty of other places to hang garland that doesn’t risk injury.
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