Embellish Your Stairway, Beautify Your Home

Too often staircases are left plain, when a little decorating can wake up the space and tie rooms together

Melissa Alvarado Sierra October 28, 2011

Contributing Writer

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Stairways are a prominent architectural feature in any home, but are usually ignored when decorating. Since people fail to consider them, many stairways remain plain when adding just a little something helps create a theme in the home.

The great thing about staircases is that they provide a transition from one space to another. When this transition happens, it's important to continue the decorating theme in the stairway; otherwise the lack of décor will cause a disruption. Decorate the passageway in your home and make it the ambassador of your theme. Here are a few ideas on how to decorate your stairway and also make good use of it.

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BMF Construction

Staircase walls are great spots for displaying a gallery of art or family photos. Here, colorful artwork is placed so that it can be seen from different angles, and two candles frame the main way that leads upstairs.

DecoDesignCenter.com

All too often the space under the stairs is wasted or turned into a messy storage area. Get creative and make use of it by painting a wall in a vivid shade and adding practical furniture pieces.

DiGuiseppe Architect

This is a great way to not only store wine bottles but also to show them off.

Studio One-Off Architecture & Design

A rustic stone wall adds warmth and texture to this sleek staircase. It also serves as a focal point from the main floor.

Roger Hirsch Architect

A little color goes a long way in this stylish home. With the bright red shade of the vase and matching painted column, the area gains character and glamour.

Traditional Staircase Traditional Staircase

For an ocean theme, place a few eye-catching starfish and make the hike upstairs an enjoyable journey.

Vanessa De Vargas

For a fun twist, get stencils you like and turn your stairway wall into a work of art. Here, decal frames in different shapes add interest to the area.

House + House Architects

Deep hues and a few objets d’art add dimension and style. We can appreciate every curve and every detail of this beautiful staircase because of how colors frame and exalt its features.

Chelsea Atelier Architect, PC

Paint the stairway wall in a color that helps both the upstairs and the downstairs. One strong shade should make a strong enough statement. This pop of lemon makes all the difference in the stairway area and on the rest of the home.

Hirsch Associates LLC

Elegant vases welcome you as you reach a new floor via this open staircase. Make your stairway a stage and display accessories or collections.

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