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Tall Pole Installation – Guidance needed
I have 17 feet from floor to ceiling and I want to mount a permanent chrome static/spin pole. I’m working with an interior designer who knows nothing about pole. She said X-pole told her I have to get a stainless Platinum Pole which I do not want. My pole doesn’t need to be 17 feet high. Are there beam options? What can I do besides have a stage pole or a one piece stainless that I don’t want?
Thoughts? Ideas?
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Is your ceiling vaulted? I bought a PS brass (one piece) for my place and its 14 fit and a 38 mm. SKINNY, I love it though! You’re welcome to come check it out when you’re in Vegas!
Someone here had some custom work done like beams and such so they could have a shorter pole. I can’t remember who…….
I don’t know of any poles that can go that high without having to be one piece.
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Think it would be cheaper to go for a freestanding pole, eg xstage lite, than to have extra beams put in. We used to live in a flat which was 3.4m to the ceiling, and even that wasn’t the proper ceiling with the beams. So I went for the xstage lite (3m or 3.2m). Definitely less hassle in our situation.
Also a benefit with stage poles is that your heels can’t damage the floor (you worry about that if you’re in a rental)
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If you’re not set on using a full-length stainless pole (which I totally understand, they can look and feel very different), then working with someone who understands custom interiors might open up better options. For instance, I had a friend who collaborated with a studio called dRAW Architecture on a bespoke interior that needed clever structural solutions not a pole setup specifically, but it involved exposed beams and custom fittings where aesthetics really mattered. They managed to design around ceiling limitations without compromising the style or function. That kind of architectural thinking could be what you need to avoid going the full one-piece or stage route.
Have you considered a partial beam or mounting frame that supports a shorter pole height? With 17 feet of ceiling, you’ve got flexibility to play with suspended or bridged beam solutions just needs to be engineered safely and beautifully. Someone like an architectural studio (like: https://www.draw-architecture.co.uk/) could help map that out in a way your interior designer might not be trained to do alone.
Whatever you choose, I’d say don’t rush into a setup you don’t love. Chrome poles can look great in the right space, but if it doesn’t match your vibe, it’s worth finding a workaround. Good luck and let us know what direction you go, I’d love to see the final look!
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