Have you decided to improve the décor of your home? You probably have lots of ideas for the kitchen or the bedroom, but there is one place where you may need some help: the staircase.
In many homes, the staircase is one of the first things you see when you walk in: make sure it makes a good impression on your visitors.
The specialists at Tapis André Viau, a carpet store in Montréal, have therefore put together 11 staircase decorating ideas that will give you plenty of inspiration. We are sure you will love them and want to give your staircase more importance!
1. Choose trendy colour combinations
If you want to decorate a stairway, a good idea is to use trendy colour combinations. A strong trend for decorating a staircase is to choose a contrasting colour combination: for example, painting the treads blue and the risers white. Simple, minimalist and very easy on the eye.
You won’t need much more to decorate your staircase. A lamp, a flower pot, a framed photo… With a colour combination that works, there is no need to overload the staircase with too many decorative elements.
We have also published a complete article on “The decorating trends of 2022” on our blog.
2. Decorate your stairway with a runner
To decorate a staircase with taste, buying a carpet for the stairs, known as a “stair runner”, is an essential and timeless option. When it is bought from a store known for its quality, a stair runner lets you kill two birds with one stone: making your staircase more elegant and making it more comfortable to go up and down are among the main reasons to buy a carpet.
Another decorating idea for your stairway, in addition to the stair runner, is to hang a gallery of paintings and mirrors along the walls to add texture and depth.
If you are not sure which type of stair carpet would suit you best, we can advise you and help you decorate your staircase by choosing the colour of the carpet, the size of the carpet and also how to install the carpet on your staircase.
3. Apply decals to the stairway walls
Another trend is to decorate the stairway walls with decals designed especially for this purpose. Given the variety of colours and shapes, you will easily find what you are looking for by typing the right keywords on social networks such as Pinterest and Instagram, or directly in an online store like Etsy.
As you can imagine, they are quick to install and easy to change. They are also an excellent option for small budgets.
4. Invest in quality lighting
Another essential element of décor, and not only for decorating a staircase, is the good use of light.
Here too, the choice is not obvious: there are models of every kind, from the simplest designs for minimalist spaces to the most sophisticated and spectacular, including industrial models or more retro ones reminiscent of last century’s décor.
5. Modernize your stair railing
Perhaps your staircase does not have a handrail yet, which is very common when the staircase sits between two walls. It is also possible that the railing you installed years ago has become outdated or very worn over time. It may be time for a change.
Installing or replacing a railing does not require a big investment or major work. Yet it is a change that can give your staircase style and energy. What’s more, there are ideal railings for every style and every taste.
6. Don’t overlook the beauty of artwork
Many people think that hanging large works of art along the walls to decorate a staircase means wasting them or “underusing” them. Is that you? Think again!
Once again, this area of the home is often the first thing your guests see. Why not impress them at first glance with a colour gradient or, on the contrary, a black-and-white piece?
By buying a mural that is large enough and of good quality, you will make your staircase shine without needing any other touches. A well-chosen work of art will also help showcase your personality and that of your home: choose it carefully and ask a specialist for advice if needed.
7. Make use of the stairwell
In general, the stairwell is synonymous with empty space that we pay little attention to. Many people tend to leave everything they don’t need day to day there. That is fine, as long as it is used with a minimum of order and organization.
Rather than turning it into a storage room and neglecting it, the stairwell can also add extra personality to your interior décor. A simple, practical use is, for example, a small library or a wine cellar: here too, with a little creativity and minimal work, you will combine the useful with the pleasant.
8. Use the risers to tell stories…
This particularly original and trendy idea makes an impression as you climb the stairs: it involves decorating a stairway by adding a message or a phrase to each riser, so that they follow one another and make sense together.
There are endless ways to do this. For example, you can place a line from a poem or a song that is dear to you on each riser.
9. … And mirrors to bring in light
Very often, the staircase is located in a dark, narrow area of the home. To easily counter this effect and make it brighter, you can hang one or more mirrors on the walls.
Besides brightness, they are a source of originality when decorating a staircase: online or in stores, you will find mirrors in different colours, sizes and shapes, for every budget. If the idea of combining several mirrors does not appeal to you, you can choose one large central mirror or several similar mirrors that are well spaced.
10. Have a winding staircase? Make the most of it!
Finally, for staircases that turn in two directions, we too often forget to use a place full of potential: the spot where the change of direction occurs.
If you have plenty of space there, it won’t be hard to find decorating ideas for the stairway, objects or decorative elements that will add elegance. And if the space is narrow, a simple photo, a painting or a beautiful plant will do the trick.
11. Carve niches into the walls
Creating niches in the walls to hold small objects such as a vase, a sculpture or a photo is an original and particularly successful decorating idea.
However, this idea requires construction work and must be carried out by a professional. It therefore represents a certain investment, but the result is worth it.
At Tapis André Viau, we handle the fitting and installation of stair runners throughout Greater Montréal.
Feel free to visit us in store: we will give you all our advice to help you choose the right carpet.
