Help to liven up dull & boring stairs & landing
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Tom Flanagan
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI think there's plenty you could do in the space! I think you could go one of two ways really - one is to freshen it up, replace the carpet with something lighter like a white/blue runner, and perhaps invest in some softer lighting (maybe some lower level wall sconces though I think this is the really tricky part!). Alternatively, a monochrome scheme could work, you could make a feature of the wall or bannister by painting it in a dark charcoal colour or grey. I'd suggest putting something on the wall opposite the top of the staircase that overhangs too!
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Mark Feehily Collaboration · More Info(the latter is an idea for the staircase, but you could freshen up the wall colour with a crisp white!).
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8 years agoHow about some Moroccan wall stencils or maybe some abstract or metal art. It might add interest without closing the space in.
mrsmcee74
8 years ago
PROStairBox
8 years agoI'd suggest maybe modernising the space by replacing the balustrade on your staircase.
Here is a similar renovation done of an existing staircase.
They've cladded the newels from the old flight, kept the main staircase structure and then added the Oak Handrail, Baserail and Glass:-
Another (and cheaper!) option could be to replace only odd parts, as shown in the below image.It adds that little bit of life into what could otherwise be a drab staircase.
(In this image I also think that the carpet is really effective, echoing Tom's suggestion.)
If you'd like anymore help, feel free to get in touch with us!
cocolori
8 years agococolori
8 years agoSomething like this for above the stairs (top picture) though not in white obviously!
http://www.wall-art.com/Wall-Stickers/Flowers-and-Trees/Liana-with-Birds-Wall-sticker.html
Fiona Bateson
8 years ago
PROAkiva Projects Ltd
8 years ago
Akiva Projects Ltd