A black runner is installed over this curved white paneled staircase’s dark wood treads and white risers. The dark wood handrail rises above the white balusters. Flowers in a white vase are set on a black table next to the staircase on the dark wood floor.
28 Gorgeous Black and White Stairs to Use in Your Renovation
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Published: September 11, 2022
Updated: March 8, 2024
Consider adding gorgeous black and white stairs to your next farmhouse renovation. These stairs are stunning and will make an unforgettable first impression on anyone entering your home.
These dramatic stairs range in style from sleek and modern black and white stairs to traditional staircases. You can use a black and white stair railing or a beautifully curved banister. In addition, you can keep your black and white painted staircase bare for a minimal look or add a thick black stair runner for a luxurious look.
Whatever style you prefer, an amazing black and white staircase will turn your home from bland to stunning. So read on to check out the amazing gallery of black and white staircase ideas you can use in your next renovation.
02 of Black Metal Rails on White Staircase With Black Treads
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This open living space boasts part of a white picket fence hanging on a white shiplap wall at the top of a stircase. A black rug is laid on the warm wood floors. Black metal rails run along the length of the white staircase with black treads.
03 of Curved Staircase with Black Wallpaper and White Wainscoting
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This entryway boasts a curved staircase with black wallpaper, white wainscoting, and black treads. A garland is draped over the black railing. Gold pendant lamps illuminate grey chairs and glass table.
04 of Dining Room with Curved Black and White Staircase
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This dining room boasts light grey walls, a warm wood floor, and a curved staircase with a dark wood handrail and treads, black balusters, and white risers. A gold chandelier hangs over a wood dining table on a black rug.
05 of Dark Wood and White Wainscoting Staircase Trim
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This small space is decorated with a small, farmhouse-style side table set with narrow glass vases, wildflowers, and a stack of books. A rustic reclaimed window hangs on the wall above. A glimpse into the staircase shows a dark wood treat and white riser with white trim and wainscoting details.
06 of Black Stair Treads Over Wood Treads
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This entryway features taupe walls and a warm wood floor. A green garland is hung on the black railing of the white staircase. Black stair treads cover the wood treads. Two Santa hats cover the newal post at the base of the stairs.
07 of Wicker Basket at Base of Black and White Staircase
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This entryway features taupe walls with white wainscoting. A wicker basket sits on the warm wood floor at the base of a black and white staircase. A mirror in an ornate gold frame hangs above the first landing of the stairs.
08 of Painted Black Runner on White Stairs
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This basement boasts light grey walls and a warm wood floor. A black handrail runs up the staircase wall above white stairs with a painted black runner. In the corner, a round mirror with a gold frame hangs over a black cabinet.
09 of Round Black Table and Curved Black and White Stairs
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Two black lamps hang on the light grey entryway wall over curved black and white stairs. White vases are placed on a black table on the dark wood floor next to a gold metal ladder leaning against the wall. A white basket filled with a white throw blanket is set under the black table.
10 of Black and White Staircase in Taupe Entryway
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This entryway features taupe walls and a dark wood floor. A green garland with red ribbons and gold bells is draped over the black and white railing of a black and white staircase. Two plants in brown and black pots sit next to a grey sideboard near the staircase.
11 of Spider Web Staircase
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A staircase is decorated with a giant black spider web along the back wall. The stairway showcases black treads and handrail with white risers and spindles. The space is accessorized with a potted tree and wood-framed mirror on the landing, a board and batten wall beneath the stair railing, and a wood bench.
12 of Garland With Gold Bells on Black Staircase Railing
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A green garland is draped over a round mirror on a white shiplap wall. An evergreen tree in a white pot sits on a wood box on a warm wood floor next to a black and white staircase. A green garland with gold bells is hung on the black staircase railing.
13 of Wood Dresser Next to Black and White Staircase
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A wood dresser with a glass lamp and a sign on the top sits on the warm wood floor of an off-white entryway. A wicker basket filled with off-white pillows sits at the bottom of the black and white staircase.
14 of White Stockings with Red Bells on Ornate Staircase
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White stockings with red bells are hung from the dark wood railing of an ornate staircase with taupe walls. Metal lanterns with red plaid candles are placed on the dark wood treads. Greens with gold bells and a large red ribbon are tied to the white newal post.
15 of Rustic White Frames Above Black and White Staircase
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This stairway features pictures in rustic white frames on a taupe wall above a staircase with a white rail and black treads. Small purple branches in a glass vase are placed next to a wooden bowl on a white sideboard.
16 of Winter Squash on Black and White Staircase
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This entryway features white walls and a warm wood floor. Orange, green, and white winter squash are distributed on the black treads of the white staircase. A black and white mat is placed at the foot of the stairs.
17 of Patterned Stair Risers
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An art gallery is mounted along the wall going up the stairs above a dark stained wood wall mount handrail. The rail is complemented by matching wood treads with patterned stair risers.
18 of Garlands Draped Along Dark Wood Treads
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This entryway boasts off-white walls and a dark wood floor. Garlands are draped along the dark wood treads of a staircase with white risers and balusters. A small pine tree in a white pot sits in front of a window on the landing.
19 of Taupe Walls and a Black and White Painted Staircase
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This entryway boasts taupe walls, warm wood floors, and a black and white painted staircase. Portraits are hung on the wall above the first landing. Green boots are placed on a black tray next to wood chairs pushed against the taupe wall.
20 of Black Front Door with Black and White Staircase
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This entryway boasts light grey walls with white wainscoting, a black front door, and a black and white rug on a warm wood floor. Black boots are set at the foot of a white staircase with black treads and a black banister.
21 of Stained Wood Treads with White Risers
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White frame window is fitted to the landing wall of a black banister stairway with white balusters. The white stair riser stairway is accented by dark stained wood stair treads.
22 of White Chevron Stair Riser Design
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White shiplap chevron stair riser design is accented by dark stained wood stair treads. Black iron spindles with Christmas pine garland on the handrail are fitted to the stairway leading up to the landing.
23 of Black and White Stairs with Iron Spindles
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Woven basket with plant is placed in front of a white painted stair riser staircase accented by black stained wood treads. The staircase is finished with black iron spindles attached to a black stained wood banister.
24 of Potted Plants Next to Black and White Stairs
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A green fern in a large white wicker basket sits next to an olive tree in a large dark wicker basket on a wood floor. A white staircase with black posts and treads rises to the second floor.
25 of Grey and White Trim Staircase with Wood Decor
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This farmhouse-inspired staircase showcases a grey tread and white riser with white trim. The handrail is decorated with an elaborate garland with two potted trees decorating the bottom step. The light grey walls also feature wood sign decor and a vintage wood sled.
26 of Entryway With Black and White Staircase
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This entryway features white walls, a black rug, and warm wood floors. The curved staircase features black treads, white risers, and ornate black rails. A wicker basket is hung on the open light blue front door.
27 of Staircase with Black Treads and White Risers
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This staircase features three pictures hanging on a white wall above a staircase with black treads and white risers. The black and white railing runs up the stairs. The entryway floor is a beige tile that runs into the living room.
28 of Half Wall Staircase with White Painted Stair Riser
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White half wall staircase features a white painted stair riser with dark stained wood treads. The staircase is adorned with white and orange pumpkin decor and leads up to a room featuring a white blanket ladder.
