Help with dated staircase
We don't like the colour/wood and haven't got a huge budget to be replacing anything.
We have thought about painting the dark wood but haven't got much idea on the colour. Any suggestions welcome!
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Charlotte
7 years ago
Joanna C
7 years agoRelated Discussions
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Jonathan
7 years agooutram79
7 years ago
PROJoanna C
7 years agominnie101
7 years agoI'd just paint the newel posts white. You could paint the top of the post and handrail in a light-mid neutral if wanted (as shown in the pic but with wood!) or just do the whole lot white. I might consider putting in spindles at the bottom as I assume your front door is a few feet away? I have the same issue with my staircase which has been altered, different period and it has spindles, but you step through the front door and after a few feet you encounter a "solid barrier" to the hall which is the bottom of the stairs!
PROATC Antique Timber Co
7 years agoHi have you thought about a contemporary staircase, like this one we installed?
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