Ideas for decorating stairs

The staircase is a prominent element of the house, so every caring owner wants to decorate it. And no matter what condition the staircase is currently in, creative use of paint, elegant decor and beautiful accessories can add beauty and charm to even the most boring staircase. An expensive project has endless possibilities for self-expression of style; a simple one can quickly update and decorate the staircase and the home in general.

Where to start?

All construction work begins, of course, with an assessment of your capabilities and the condition of the stairs. After such assessments, you can begin your decoration. The first thing that will change your staircase is the steps. On stone stairs, you can replace carpeting or lay it if it is missing. The steps of a wooden staircase can be decorated either with a similar carpet or by updating the paintwork.

Decorate the railing

Natural elements will help add beauty and unusualness to the railing of the stairs, which is located on the street. This can be greenery or flowers growing both on the outside and on the inside of the railing. Among the “lifeless”, but close to natural shades, you can choose pieces of green fabric or artificial flowers. Interior staircase railings can also be decorated with natural colors or imitate other styles. Also, railings can be decorated depending on the season or event. For example, at Christmas you can decorate them with garlands.With the onset of autumn, yellow tissue flowers or dry inflorescences appear.

Decorate the walls of the stairs

Instead of focusing on a mish-mash of family photos, you can use a collection of antique mirrors, beautiful paintings and other art. Align them on the wall(s) so that they rise at the same angle as the staircase. This will create a streamlined look.

Add lighting

Many staircases are poorly lit or have harsh overhead lighting. Install wall lights that complement the decor of the staircase. Choose fluorescent lamps to flood areas with clear white light. For ease of use of lighting, install switches at the bottom and top of the stairs.

And note that many of these decorations are quite easy to make and inexpensive. Regarding the expensive and stylish design, it is also worth noting here that it can be done gradually, decorating element by element, in order to climb along a beautiful road leading upward.