Inspiration to step up your home’s staircase game.
When decorating room by room in a multi-level home, the stairs might ironically fall through the cracks.
I call the staircase the spine of the home, agrees fellow interior designer Susan Riddle.
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Make it fun and make it interesting.
To rise to Riddles staircase occasion, weve compiled our most noteworthy design inspiration.
When done right, a staircase can steal the spotlight from any room and welcome guests in style.
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Gallery Wall
Stairways offer fantastic opportunity for agallery wall.
Choose an unexpected silhouette, different color finish, or another material altogether.
A solid color can be lovely, as can a classic, geometric style pattern.
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Timeless Style
“Keep it simple to elevate the design,” recommends Meacham.
“The simple elegance of a thin, iron staircase is timeless and elegant.”
A bold or detailed post can transform the entire case.
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Festive Decor
Remember that the stair case isprime real estate come the holidays.
Still, this space can shine all year long.
Take advantage of all the wall space a staircase enables.
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Boost the window’s design stronghold by adding acharming treatment.
Add wow-factor to a simple space with a loud runner ascending the stairs.
Here, a coral-inspired fixture matches the effortlessly beachy entryway staircase.
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Open Risers
Stylish open riser stairs all for light to pass right through the stairs.
Alcove
A grand staircase often involves some twists and turns.
Wall Molding
This color-blocked stairwell is stylish and striking.
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Subtle intrigue is added bymoldingon the wall tracing the stairs.
Forged Iron
“I love a beautiful runner and hand-forged iron,” says Riddle.
Their colors complement each other rather than being too matchy-matchy.
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Spiral Staircase
All the same decorating rules still apply on a non-average staircase.
Ladder Style
A ladder is a cute and quirky addition to any home that instantly builds charm.
In this case, carvings in the wooden railing slats truly bring that simple yet stunning extra something-something.
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Rather than making a bold statement, this staircase blends in to frame the home’s kitchen.
“Then later, add a great light andartwork.”
Nearby Nook
Carve out space below the stairs to establish the perfectreading nook.
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Pile up the space with pillows and padding for optimal coziness.
Elevated Neutrals
Vibrant colors are hardly the only way to decorate a visually interesting staircase.
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