I think that many times staircases get overlooked in a homes' design. Here are some that make a statement all their own!
I love this one because of the dual purpose it serves. Not only is it stairs, but it provides tons of storage space and makes for an interesting design element. (Yes, there are no handrails so based on where it is and whose living in the home it might be against code to build with no handrails.)
This one's beautiful natural materials speak for themselves!
This stair design, at first glance is just a standard wooden staircase. But all the risers are actually drawers! Ingenious! This is in my file for ideas for my own dream home!
Shawna's Stair Redesign via Homebug. Another awesome idea! These stairs were carpeted. She removed the carpet, painted the treads and wallpapered the risers. Absolutely gorgeous and such clean design!
I love painted runners on staircases. It's a quick way to add a color accent. Imagine how boring this home would be without that simple painted blue runner!
Ok, I have so many more awesome stairs bookmarked so I think I'll save some more for later!
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Love the drawers, think of all the shoes they could store... and painted staircases I could see myself doing that one but I wonder how they would stand up to the constant traffic that stairs get... what do you think?
Karen, I think that the paint can definitely stand up to the constant traffic! After you've finished painting them I'd do 2-3 coats of clear polyurethane. This will seal in the color and prevent scratches on the paint. Also, if it will be hard to stay off the stairs for a few days while all the paint and polyurethane dry, try painting alternate steps...then you can still use the stairs as the others are drying!
These examples are fantastic - plenty of inspiration for my next household project! :)
The painted stairs are my favourite so may thanks to Erin for the little bits of advice regarding painting on clear polyurethane - and doing alternating steps!
very intersting
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