Paint stairs to match walls or trim?
We're tackling our hall and plan to paint the walls a warm taupe (currently pale pink). We have a large pine split level staircase and plan to paint this also and install a carpet runner. Question is, should we paint it taupe to match walls or ivory to match trim? Will probably go for a taped herringbone runner. It's a pretty chunky staircase. Thanks for your suggestions.
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Daphne MB
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
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2 years agoaodcomms
2 years agoThanks! We’ve just gotten a mahogany baby grand piano so this has become the new dominant feature of the hall so the disappearing taupe might do the trick
Sonia
2 years agoHave a look at Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone. A really lovely taupe. I would paint the staircase and all the pine doors.
aodcomms
2 years agoThat’s a lovely shade Sonia. We’re tied in with Colourtrend as using in rest of house. Love their warm taupe, just hope it’s not too dark 🙈
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2 years agoWumi
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoAnother vote to leave the staircase! Have ypu considered painting the risers? Painting them white could break up the boxiness of the steps.
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