Carpeted Staircase with All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

Updated staircase with new railing and new carpet.
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Charlotte with carpeted risers and all types of wall treatment.

Herringbone Stair Runner

Langhorne Carpet Company

Check out our latest stair runner installation in our top seller and classic HERRINGBONE! HERRINGBONE comes in multiple colorways that can cater to any of your interior design dreams. Check them all out at our Running Lines inventory page at the attached link! If HERRINGBONE is one of your favorites, don't forget to save!

White Oak and White Staircase

Revived Interiors

Updated staircase with white balusters and white oak handrails, herringbone-patterned stair runner in taupe and cream, and ornate but airy moulding details. This entryway has white oak hardwood flooring, white walls with beautiful millwork and moulding details.

Contemporary Shingle Style

Wadia Associates

Design ideas for a large traditional carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers and wainscoting.

Davies

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photo of a country carpeted straight metal railing staircase in Denver with wood risers and tongue and groove walls.

Luxury Basement Renovation

Fein Construction LLC

Who says basements have to be boring? This stunning luxury basement finishing in Kinnelon, NJ sets the bar pretty high. With a full wine cellar, beautiful moulding work, a basement bar, a full bath, pool table & full kitchen, these basement ideas were the perfect touch to a great home remodeling.

Thrall Farmhouse

mfm design group

Inspiration for a medium sized rural carpeted u-shaped metal railing staircase in Austin with carpeted risers and tongue and groove walls.

Project Olive

Inside Stories

Design ideas for a bohemian carpeted metal railing staircase in Denver with carpeted risers and wallpapered walls.

Stair runners

S & J Biren Floor Covering

Westley Stair runner from Hibernia Mills. 71% Wool / 29% Polysilk makes this the perfect classic compliment to any staircase.
Design ideas for a classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with carpeted risers and wood walls.

Chapman Crossing

7th House Interiors

Medium sized classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Tampa with carpeted risers and panelled walls.

Morristown Columbia Park Oheka

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

Imagine zebras galloping up and down your staircase, makes for interesting converstation along with with the zebra runner. an great focal and backdrop!

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a nautical carpeted staircase in Minneapolis with wood risers and wainscoting.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

The staircase adjacent to the kitchen features a custom three lantern light fixture that hangs from the top floor to the basement.
Inspiration for a large traditional carpeted curved wood railing staircase in Baltimore with carpeted risers and brick walls.

New Canaan Connecticut Home

Kelsey Ann Rose

Photography by Kelsey Ann Rose. Design by Crosby and Co.
Inspiration for a large classic carpeted curved all railing staircase in New York with wood risers and wallpapered walls.

Bearsden extension

Breagh Architects

Photo of a contemporary carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Glasgow with carpeted risers, panelled walls and wallpapered walls.

Cotswold House Re-design

Alexandra J Davies Photography

Small rural carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase in Oxfordshire with carpeted risers and panelled walls.

BOLD + Balance: Modern Farmhouse

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Pattern Staircase carpet from Anderson Tuftex in color Earl Gray
This is an example of a rural carpeted u-shaped wood railing staircase in Other with carpeted risers and wainscoting.

Modern Full Home Design

Claire Lamburne Interiors

Wanting to retain the character look of this old staircase on the south coast we brought it back to life with a mix of grey paint and varnishes enriching the wood. Finishing the unusually wide stairs with a luxurious silver carpet.

Restored Brooklyn brownstone wood stairway

reBuild Workshop

This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted wood railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers and wallpapered walls.

Hockley, Essex - Residential

Peach Studio

This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted u-shaped mixed railing staircase in Essex with carpeted risers, panelled walls and feature lighting.

Carpeted Staircase with All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

A beautiful staircase can serve a purpose far beyond the functional, with many homeowners transforming the stairs of their home into an architectural centrepiece. Statement staircases will wow your guests – less of a staircase than a showcase – and you may only need to keep the stairs clean and balustrades and newels polished to have a focal point to your decor. For a real talking point, modern staircases make use of non-traditional materials like glass and steel. Planning a new stair can be big projects, but if you’re undergoing a loft conversion, loft stairs are an essential part of your renovation and you’ll need to think carefully about how they will fit into your home. Browsing through inspiring photos of staircases and find pictures who will help you to choose the right design.

How do I choose a new staircase design?

In terms of renovation, replacing staircases is a big decision and must be considered as carefully as replacing a structural wall. If your current staircase is badly positioned then it may be worth the investment in a new flight. A standard straight staircase can be bought virtually out of the box, but for real excitement you may want to look into bespoke staircase design, including ideas custom handrails. This could certainly be the case when it comes to loft stairs as you’ll need something that fits with your area and space below. Storage staircases can be a great option for a small room – drawers or doors can pull out from the side of the staircase, utilising the space under it, or the stairs themselves can serve as drawers and cubbies. Spiral staircases are clever and can make a stunning feature in every room – choose a winding spiral staircase for smaller rooms or a sweeping one if you have the room for dramatic appeal. Glass railings are ideal if you have a preference for light and spacious interiors. If you have a more traditional wooden flight of stairs already in place, then you can add a more modern feel by opting for a sheet glass balustrade. Open stairs, an alternating tread or a floating staircase are great additions to any home but may be out of the question if you have small children.

How should I decorate my staircase?

Despite the fact that the stairs can be one of the most frequently used areas of your home, they are often overlooked when it comes to a home redesign. Your staircase, much like your hallway, can be an opportunity to inject some colour or personality into your overall design scheme and an update can be as simple as putting a lick of paint on the spindles or stripping off the worn carpet to reveal the beautiful hardwood treads beneath. If you want to keep some cushioning, then stair runners are a popular design choice, as they draw the eyes upward and add a flash of colour or pattern whilst offering plenty of grip. That said, ensure stair runners are properly fitted to avoid any missteps! A nice touch to connect staircases to the hallway they lead to is choosing a complementary rug or floor runner that echoes the colour scheme of the stair runner. If your staircase is alongside a wall, make the most of that space with attractive wallpaper, framed pictures and artwork. Stair spindles are a decorative element in their own right but you can jazz them up by painting them in a multi-tonal palette of complementary colours or graduating between dark and light. Putting a nice chandelier over a staircase can add a final, dramatic touch; if you prefer a more subtle way, consider recessed floor-level lighting for an atmospheric glow.

How should I install loft stairs?

Luckily, there is no minimum width for staircases. If you have a loft conversion stair that are less than one metre wide then you should have a handrail on at least one side. If you’re wondering about how steep your steps can be, then the maximum rise according to Building Regulations Part K is 220mm and all steps should be the same size and level. If you’re worried about crowding your foyer below your loft, there are options that are light and ladder-like so not much space is used, but they will still be more sturdy and safe than normal ladders. You must have two metres headroom at the top of your loft stairs, too, to ensure entering the lost space is not dangerous. A spiral staircase may be the best option for a small room, but remember that the staircase will be narrower and could be more dangerous for young children or older users.The building regulations for spiral staircases are slightly different – if you’re going to use a spiral staircase as loft conversion stairs and it’s only a secondary staircase leading to one room, then the stair treads themselves must be 60mm wide and no more than 145mm in length.

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