Do you have a stairway in your home? The base of it is the perfect spot for a nautical lighthouse newel. Here are some inspirational lighthouse newel posts, including a lighthouse cap and a trompe l'oeil lighthouse.
Newels are the main columns that support a Stairway. The main newel is located at the base of the stairs, others are positioned at landings. This sleek beauty is made by TMS Architects.
Wouldn't you love to be greeted by a beautiful lighthouse? Design by Brookes and Hill.
The owner of this home built his own lighthouse newel. To give it a realistic look, the top was fitted with a Puck Light, which was mounted inside a glass jelly jar to help disperse the glow. Featured at This Old House.
A nautical home designed by Diamond and Baratta.
Here is another view of the above nautical lighthouse newel -to shine a light on the flawless workmanship.
You can also just add a lighthouse newel cap to your stairway post. By Lighthouse Newel and Stair of Cape Cod.
And There is Nothing Wrong with Faking It! This lighthouse was painted on the post and has a Trompe L'Oeil Effect. Via Marie Claire.






