Hollywood Style: Add Glamour to Your Home with Modern Baluster Designs

• Discover Why Modern Balusters Are a Hit
• Explore the Elegance of Geometric Balusters
• Hollywood Inspired Baluster Ideas

In case you needed one more reason to embrace the geometric railing trend: it turns out that this modern style is a favorite of Hollywood A-listers.

From Seth Meyers to Drake, we’re seeing this striking look pop up in celebrity homes regularly over the past few years. But is it any surprise? Geometric baluster designs offer a timeless-yet-playful look that turn railings into beautiful focal points.

And with TimeLine’s innovative, ready-to-install balusters, it’s incredibly easy to get this star-approved look in your own home. The customizable, versatile design options suit a range of interior decors, with a wide range of shapes, sizes, styles, colors and finishes.

TimeLine® geometric baluster TL27-1-30, plain baluster TL12X-30 and base collar 10-00-30

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4 Reasons We Love TimeLine® Modern Baluster Designs

1. They suit a variety of styles. Whether your space leans towards an industrial-chic look or a cool mid-century-modern throwback, dramatic and geometric balusters can offer the perfect finishing touch to pull a vision together. Explore Timeline’s four Lifestyle categories to find your personal style!
2. They create a dramatic design impact. Particularly when paired with plain spindles, decorative modern balusters are an impactful and affordable way to make a staircase pop. This photo gallery of modern balusters and railing design ideas makes that crystal clear.
3. They’re built to last. Test-approved balusters provide safety for the homeowner, and confidence and dependability for the installer. The Timeline collection offers a high-quality product with consistent, durable finishes that delivers exceptional results.
4. They install in a snap. Save time and money with hollow tube balusters that can be easily cut to length on site, saving time and money. View commonly used methods for installing TimeLine balusters.

Find the perfect pieces for your next design project in TimeLine’s collection of stair railing spindles and balusters and catalog of installation-ready balusters.

Product Spotlight: Wide, Wonderful Geometric Balusters

Above: Geometric steel tube balusters in Satin Black (-30): TL17-1 and TL27-1 (1/2"sq.), TL98A-1 (5/8"sq.), and TL98B-1 (3/4"sq.)

Demand has been growing for wider geometric balusters reminiscent of mid-century modern styles. The new TL17-1-30 and TL27-1-30 fit the bill beautifully, measuring in at 2-13/16” and 4” respectively - the widest baluster from TimeLine so far.

Meanwhile, the TL98A-1-30 and TL98B-1-30 spindles are the first geometrics launched in the larger 5/8” and ¾” sizes. The dimensions for both these new products make an incredible visual impact, but they also are a sophisticated solution for installers working with an extended stair run.

Want to see how these new offerings might look in your next design project? Try the interactive TimeLine Design tool for an inspiring preview.

8 Baluster Design Ideas from Hollywood Railings With Star Power

A peek inside the home of any major Hollywood player these days is likely to reveal a striking statement banister, complete with stylish spindles and modern balusters that give even a humble staircase some serious star power. Take inspiration for your next renovation or new-build dream home from the spaces of these A-listers.

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1. BOLD BLACK AND WHITE. The high-contrast theme of the flooring and decor is echoed in this black-and-white staircase for Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins and his stylist wife, Tracy Jones. The geometric spindles add a hint of retro flair while keeping the black-stainless railing thoroughly modern.

Get the look with TimeLine® geometric baluster TL68-1-30 or TL77-1-30

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2. PERFECT PAIRING. It’s the delicate detailing on these spindles that truly tie the staircase to the rest of the vintage-chic home of NHL star David Jones and his wife Kim Vaage Jones — proof that the little things can make such a big impact.

Get the look with TimeLine® plain baluster TL58RDL-30 and collar ML116-30.

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3. UP, UP AND AWAY. Though there’s no big name associated with this gorgeous home, the looping spindles of this stunning banister certainly are worthy of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Get the look with TimeLine® geometric baluster TL05-30, TL68-1-30 or TL28-1-30.

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4. ORGANIC COOL. Late-night host Seth Meyers breaks the linear mould with these subtly sloping spindles on his railing. The organic feeling ties in nicely to other natural details in the home, like split-wood chairs.

Get the look with TimeLine® geometric baluster TL05-30, TL18-1-30 or TL28-1-30.

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5. WHITE BRIGHT. The matte-white finish of the balusters in this L.A. staircase make even simple rods seem fresh and design-forward. Of course, we love a great baluster, but minimalism can make a bold impression, too.

Get the look with TimeLine® plain baluster TL12-10 or TL115-10 in Designer White. 

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6. PURE DRAMA. Drake’s multi-level, modern Art Deco staircase deserves a gold record of its own. Reflected in the mirror, the incredible, jewel-like balusters seem to echo into infinity.

Get the look with TimeLine® colored stainless baluster TL12-77 and TL12-99.

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7. ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET. In Daveed Diggs’ home, the spindles of the railing stay simple to allow the intricate rug runner to take center stage — now that’s a great supporting act.

Get the look with TimeLine® plain baluster TL15RD-30, TL261-4RD-30, TL58RDL-30 or TL34RD-30.

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8. A WORK OF ART. For acclaimed collector Maja Hoffmann, even a staircase is an opportunity to create a work of art. The net-like railing here makes for a truly memorable moment.

Get the look with TimeLine® decorative baluster TL122-40.

Ready to give your own staircase a star moment?

• Shop TimeLine finished spindles & balusters
• Explore TimeLine’s catalog of installation-ready balusters.
• Get inspired by the TimeLine photo gallery
• Discover the TimeLine Designer railing design tool
• Contact us if you have questions or require more information.

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