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.

I'm larger than a pinnacle, but smaller than a spire. What am I? I'm a finial! This decorative element can be found on buildings, furniture, flagpoles, fence posts, walls, curtain rods, lamps and even ...

Finials, specifically those at the ends of curtain rods, are one of the subtle details in decorating that add personality and pizzazz to your home. Whether you want a warm wood finish, a polished ...