weekend decorator – 7 amazing ways to turn your stairs into a design statement
Karen Haller
In the first of my new series ‘weekend decorator’ I’m featuring what is probably the most under utilised surface in your home, one that you can turn into a real design statement.
Traditionally the humble staircase was just seen as a functional way to move from one floor to the next, often covered in carpet or a wood stain. Here are 7 ideas to inspire you to create a personalised design statement, in just one weekend.
Wall stickers aren't just for walls. Use them on any surface. Via Room Envy.
What a great use of space, a book shelf in the stair riser. Via Apartment Therapy.
Paint your stairs in your favourite colours & your favourite quotes. Via Trendir.
Create your own design using stencils. Via Apartment Therapy.
Here's a great use for that left over wallpaper you've been saving. Via Door Sixteen.
Children will love this novel chalk board. Via Houston Lifestyle & 3 Little Chickies.
Bringing a rainbow into your life every day! Via News Interior Design.
These pictures are gorgeous.
I love little bits of decoration and detail in unexpected places and these are just perfect for that.
My favourite is probably the bookshelves.
Yes it’s a simple way to add decoration and a bit of fun in the most unexpected of places! It’s an innovative way to store your books. I think my favourite is the chalk board, appealing to my fun, playful side.
Hi Karen
Once again you have shared with us all a real gem. Stairs are so often overlooked as just a connecting space to take us to rooms where all teh care and attention to design are carefully considered. I will never look at a staircase in the same way again.
Janet
Hi Janet, I feel the same way. Every stair case I look at now I can just see the endless creative opportunities to ‘dress them up’!
I love these! The books shelves are great, and although I love the chalk board, having had a large one in my last house, the dust drove me crazy. I would have to be the quotes for me, I would really go to town with my Pearls of Wisdom!
That’s a very good point about the chalk dust. Like a lot of creative ideas it’s usually a tug between function, practicality and design.
aww awesome! What a great idea. I want a place with more stairs now! 🙂
Thanks for sharing Karen… xx
It is a fun idea!
I love the stairs idea Karen, it’s left me wondering what to do with mine.
It’s a great surface to let your imagination go wild! Enjoy