This farmhouse-inspired staircase boasts white shiplap walls, a black handrail, and a beige herringbone carpet. A glass pendant lamp hangs in front of the white paneled wall. A gold bowl placed in front of a wooden mirror adds a hint of glam.
29 Incredible Ways Carpeted Stairs Will Transform Your Home
By
Published: April 14, 2023
Updated: November 25, 2023
If you’re looking for an easy way to transform your home, then you should consider adding carpeted stairs to your interior decoration. Stairs with carpets are safer and quieter than hardwood stairs and provide you with a wonderful opportunity to transform your home.
Just think about a light grey carpeted staircase flowing down into a stunning herringbone floor. Another idea is to install a beautiful beige carpet on a staircase that brightens up the hallway. Or use a beige carpet that matches the carpet in the hallway.
Done right, a carpeted stairway will transform your home. So keep scrolling to browse through our incredible collection of carpeted stairs to see all the ways you can turn a bland stairway into a stunning showcase!
02 of Flowers and a Light Grey Carpet
PHOTO:
Yellow and white flowers in a white vase sit on a white window sill in a staircase with light grey walls and white wainscoting. A light grey carpet runs down the stairs next to the white banister. The pop of vibrant color adds life to an otherwise neutral space.
03 of Patterned Beige Runner With Stained Wood Handrail
PHOTO:
A metal and wood railing runs along a hallway with light gray walls and a warm wood floor. A beige runner is installed on the white staircase. A brown mat lies in front of the white front door.
04 of Open White Doors and White Décor
PHOTO:
Open white doors reveal a hallway with white walls and a staircase ascending along one wall. White decor hangs above the light gray carpet, while a black and white rail is installed next to the light gray carpeted staircase.
05 of White Living Room Staircase with Festive Decorations
PHOTO:
As you stand in this living room, you’ll see off-white carpeting covering a staircase with black banisters. A gold blanket is tossed onto a white pouf. You may wish to place a tall Christmas tree next to the window to create a festive mood.
06 of Green Plant in Black, White, and Gray Entrance
PHOTO:
This entryway boasts a dark gray runner on a black staircase and light gray walls. A green snake plant in a white pot is placed on the dark wood floor. A gray mat is dropped behind the white front door.
07 of Traditional Staircase with Colorful Artwork
PHOTO:
Colorful artwork hangs on a light gray wall, while dark wood banisters and wrought iron spindles give the staircase a traditional design. A wooden sign hangs above the dark wood rail to give the space a rustic touch.
08 of Green Garland on Modern Farmhouse Staircase
PHOTO:
This entryway boasts light gray walls and a black front door with glass panels and sidelights. A green garland is attached to a black metal rail running along a staircase with white walls and a beige carpet. A black chandelier hangs over the warm wood floor.
09 of Gallery Wall on Gray Painted Staircase
PHOTO:
As you walk through this entryway, you’ll see the light gray runner installed on the dark gray painted staircase. A wicker basket sits on the dark wood floor next to a coat rack and woven bag. You may wish to hang portraits on the creamy white walls to create a gallery wall.
10 of Rustic Barn Stairs With White Shiplap
PHOTO:
- bloomingdiyer
White shiplap siding encases these carpeted stairs. On one side of the staircase, a barn-style wooden handrail was created to give the space some rustic charm. The wooden rail matches the two wooden posts that stand tall at the base of the stairs.
11 of Wood Banisters and Light Gray Carpeted Stairs
PHOTO:
As you look around this charming home, you’ll notice incredible wood banisters running along light gray carpeted stairs. A black lantern is placed on the hardwood floor next to a light gray cabinet. Consider laying a black and white buffalo check rug on the dark wood floor to add texture.
12 of Illuminated Basement Stairwell Ideas
PHOTO:
These plush carpeted stairs are illuminated with small stair lights resting atop every second step. The base of the stairs has a thin cadenza along the wall under a decorative mirror.
13 of Vaulted Shiplap Ceiling in Farmhouse Living Room
PHOTO:
This entryway boasts gray walls and a gray carpet on the white staircase. A white vase sits on a wooden chair at the bottom of the stairs. A light gray textured rug is laid on the warm wood floor below a vaulted shiplap ceiling.
14 of Carpeted Basement Stairs Ideas
PHOTO:
This carpeted stairwell features a gorgeous hanging black metal light fixture over the matching metal balusters with contrasting wooden handrails of the steps. Light beige carpet meets natural hardwood floors in a seamless transition.
15 of Beige Staircase Carpet in Farmhouse Entryway
PHOTO:
As you stand in this entryway, you’ll notice a beige carpet on the white staircase. A black chalkboard leans against the white walls. Consider tucking unstructured brown baskets under a gray console table to give you more storage space.
16 of White Entryway with Modern Console Table
PHOTO:
This tall entryway boasts white walls and a red rug on the warm wood floor. A dark wood banister rises to the second floor next to white stairs covered with a grey runner. A gold mirror hangs over a black console table near the front door, while a vintage, pattern rug adds color to the space.
17 of Bright Multi-colored Runner on Beige Carpeted Stairs
PHOTO:
A bright, multi-colored runner is laid on beige carpeted stairs in this vibrant hallway. Floral pictures hang on the light gray walls leading upstairs. A brown and red bench sits beneath a red wreath with an orange planter accessorizing the bottom tier.
18 of Illuminated Staircase with White Wainscoting
PHOTO:
A glass lamp sits on a small round glass table on a staircase landing with light beige walls and white wainscoting. A light gray carpet is installed over the treads. White plantations shutters open, revealing bright windows behind them.
19 of Tall Tree in Neutral Foyer
PHOTO:
A tall tree in a white planter sits on the dark wood entryway floor. A staircase with a light gray carpet and a black banister rises behind a white bench. A white rug is laid behind the white front door.
20 of Green Garland on Black and White Staircase
PHOTO:
A staircase boasts off-white walls with white wainscoting in this classical home. An abundant green garland is draped over a black banister to add a unique twist to this otherwise monochrome space. Two black lanterns are placed on the light grey carpeted staircase for a decorative touch.
21 of Light Gray Carpet and a Gray Wood Floor
PHOTO:
This neutral hallway features a white handrail attached to a white staircase wall with off-white wainscoting. A light gray carpet runs down the stairs to the gray wood floor. A white flower in a white pot sits on a wooden table.
22 of Herringbone Floor and a Light Gray Vase
PHOTO:
As you enter this home, you’ll notice green branches in a large gray vase on a light gray carpeted stair. A picture hangs on the off-white wall. You may wish to install a dark wood herringbone floor to transform the hallway with a textured design.
23 of Farmhouse Hallway With Decorative Plants
PHOTO:
Large gray letters hang on a white hallway wall near the bottom of a staircase, where a small wooden stool and planter filled with decorative grasses accessorize the space. A white console table is placed on the gray wood floor with an arched mirror hanging above.
24 of Bright and Modern Farmhouse Staircase With Black Balusters
PHOTO:
This modern home features an open white staircase with black iron rod spindles and neutral carpeting on the steps. The light neutral floor brings warmth to the bright white walls. A wooden oak console table at the base of the stairs features exposed storage with striped ottomans tucked underneath.
25 of Festive Entryway with Red Décor
PHOTO:
A pair of gnomes in red outfits sit on a staircase with a beige carpet. A green garland with red and white ornaments is draped over the wood railing. A gray console table is placed on the beige-tiled floor.
26 of Light Grey Banister and a Beige Carpet
PHOTO:
This staircase boasts white walls and a light gray banister. A beige carpet runs down the stairs to the beautiful wood floor. A cozy alcove under the stairs is accessorized with a clay vase resting on a wooden end table next to a white boucle armchair.
27 of Traditional Meets Modern Living Room
PHOTO:
A black grandfather clock is placed against the white living room wall in this traditional home. A modern black pendant light hangs over a staircase covered with a beige carpet. A decorative runner and mauve armchair give the room a traditional appearance.
28 of Black Wagon Wheel Chandelier and an Off-white Carpet
PHOTO:
A black wagon wheel chandelier hangs over a family room with white walls. An off-white carpet covers the white staircase. A black flatscreen TV is installed over a white mantel.
29 of Beige Carpeted Stairway with Stair Skirt Board
PHOTO:
This two storey entryway features a beige carpeted stairway with landing. The staircase is finished with white balusters topped by a white handrail fitted opposite a white stair skirt board.
