This staircase features wrought iron balusters connected by a medium brown handrail. The treads are wood and the risers are white. The side of the railing is decorated with fall decor, including a wreath, pumpkins, and a chair with a pillow and lantern.
20 Striking Black Stair Spindle Ideas You’ll Obsess Over
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July 1, 2022
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Your stair railing might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of updating your home, but it should be towards the top of the list. Black stair spindles are versatile with any style, but can also be given either a modern or traditional twist that adds to the overall feel of your home.
The best part about using black as part of your decor is that it can help wood tones appear warmer, and contrasts beautifully with light, airy spaces. This can help ground your space and give it more depth and dimension. Here are some of the best black stair spindles styles and designs we’re obsessing over.
02 of Metal Staircase View
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The aerial view of the stairs displays natural wood treads and a metal lantern pendant light. The stairs have a black metal railing with vertical spindles.
03 of Modern Black Decorated Railing
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This cozy room showcases a white shiplap ceiling and gray shiplap wall leading up the stairs. The stairs are painted black with a sleek metal railing with 3 horizontal spindles. The railing is trapped with a garland and an evergreen tree sits beneath the stairs.
04 of Detailed Wood and Metal Staircase
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This open staircase has medium wood-toned risers and treads with a white runner. The black metal railing features arched detailing at the top of the vertical black stair spindles. There are large wooden beams on the ceiling and black framed windows along the walls.
05 of Modern Black Spindles and Wood Handrail
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Round black metal chandelier with shades hangs over a gray and beige vintage rug laid under a beige couch. The rug covers light wood flooring in this living room next to white and stained wood stairs with black spindles.
06 of Modern Black Entryway Stairs
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This entryway staircase has white risers and natural, light wood treads. The sleek and modern black metal railing has vertical spindles that follow the angles of the stairs. An entryway table with a white cloth sits nestled beneath a chalkboard.
07 of Black Painted Stair Railing
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This curving staircase displays black painted wood spindles and railing. The walls are painted white and there are light hardwood floors with a large rug.
08 of Black Metal and Wood Stair Decor
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A white, open room contains a large wooden display case and hardwood floors. The gray carpeted stairs have a clean, black metal railing with vertical spindles.
09 of Traditional Black Metal Balusters
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This open staircase has dark brown wooden stairs and decorative metal balusters with ornate detailing. Dark brown posts and hand railings run the length of these turning stairs. The walls are painted gray with gray-toned hardwood floors.
10 of Traditional Black and Wood Staircase
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These stairs showcase a natural wood railing and post with traditional black spindles. A striped black and white runner and natural hardwood floors tie the look together.
11 of Modern Black Horizontal Spindles
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This spacious hallway features white shiplap walls and modern black stair rails with horizontal spindles. There are light wood beams on the ceiling and a wood side table that warm up the space.
12 of Black Stair Railing with White Posts
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This spacious vaulted room features hardwood floors and a black, vertical railing with vertical spindles around the stairs. White posts sit at the joints and a large wooden clock is mounted on the wall.
13 of Decorative Metal Balusters and Wooden Posts
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These winding stairs combine white risers with wood treads and are accessorized by detailed black metal balusters and wooden posts. The consul table at the bottom of the stairs contains wooden baskets, boxes, and is lit by a large lamp.
14 of Black Metal and Wood Staircase Nook
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The landing at the top of the stairs has a large, light gray reading nook with throw pillows and a white blanket. It rests against a black metal railing with vertical spindles and wood handrail. The white walls feature board and batten detailing.
15 of Bright Open Hallway with Black Metal Railing
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This open hallway contains light, natural hardwood floors with white board and batten detailing on the walls. The stair railing is black metal with a natural wood handrail.
16 of Classic White and Black Staircase
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This large staircase displays light wood risers and treads and a black metal railing with vertical spindles that run the length of the stairs. The stairs are open to a spacious white room with board and batten detailing and black lantern pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
17 of Modern Farmhouse Stair Rail
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This staircase runs along a white shiplap wall and displays a combination of black metal posts, wooden handrails, and horizontal cables for spindles. There is a black beadboard feature wall and wooden decor at the bottom of the staircase.
18 of Decorative Stair Details with Black Balusters
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This little nook showcases a white stair stringer with black metal balusters with decorative details. A dark wooden post is placed where the staircase turns. A light blue vintage chair and typewriter decorate the space beneath the stairs.
19 of Shiplap and Black Metal Staircase
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This white shiplap foyer boasts a gray wingback chair paired with a white marble round end table with gold legs. The chair sits next to light wood stairs with white handrails and black wrought iron balusters.
20 of Staircase Display
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The top of these stairs contains a large white display case with pops of green seen in vases, boxes, and greenery. The curved railing has white posts and a dark wood handrail with decorative black metal balusters.
