Light wood landing stairs are finished with black metal spindles and handrail. A dark stained wood console table is placed next to the stairs under a gray metal lantern pendant light.
29 Stair Landing Ideas for a Creative Use of Space
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Published: October 22, 2022
Updated: November 11, 2023
A stair landing is a platform constructed at the point a staircase changes direction, between flights of stairs, or at the top of a flight of stairs. From small and understated to large and grand, stair landings can come in a variety of sizes. However, no matter how much space you have to play with, a staircase landing is a prime location to get creative.
For small landing stairs, look for simple or wall mounted stair landing decor, such as mirrors, artwork, or planters. If you have a larger stair landing platform, you may be able to decorate with pendant lights, chairs, benches, rugs, or tables. But when all else fails, there is nothing wrong with forgoing staircase landing decor and letting the space speak for itself! Check out the following stair landing decorating ideas to inspire you to make the most of your stairs.
02 of White and Red Christmas Stair Landing Decor
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Black metal spindles with black handrail connect to steps featuring black carpet stair treads with white risers. White and red Christmas stair landing decor is perched on a black mat covering the brick landing.
03 of Throw Pillow Staircase Landing Decor
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Beige carpeted stairway is fitted with black wrought iron spindles topped by a light wood handrail. White and beige throw pillow staircase landing decor is placed under white frame artwork.
04 of Stair Landing with Boucle Couch
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Transform your stair landing into a creative and functional space with this inspiring design. A light wood staircase, featuring black metal spindles and a light wood handrail, leads up to a thoughtfully designed landing. Here, a boucle couch with wood legs provides a cozy and inviting seating area, perfectly placed under light wood frame artwork, and illuminated by elegant white pendant lights. Emphasizing the potential of such spaces, interior designer Camila Lyons advises, “These stair landing scenarios are very rare but if you have the space to add a settee like this image, do it! This option is great if you are a big entertainer, as it allows for more personal conversations in a unique setting.” By leveraging this often-overlooked area, you can create an intimate nook that enhances both the form and function of your home.
05 of Light Wood Staircase Trim with Geometric Runner
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Interior designer Huong Vu offers a fresh perspective on the modern staircase design, emphasizing the importance of cohesive detailing. “The wood trim detail in this modern staircase is carried through to the window sill,” she says. This intentional design choice crafts a unified aesthetic that seamlessly integrates with the expansive window, bathing the space in natural light.
The organic feel of the wood is further accentuated by the stark contrast of the monochromatic elements, which Vu suggests, “enhances the staircase’s clean lines.” This idea is beautifully brought to life through the example of a staircase adorned with a brown and white geometric runner over light hardwood treads.
06 of Staircase Landing Decor for Stairwell
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Blond wood treads with white risers are finished with white balusters and a black handrail. The steps lead up to gray and tan staircase landing decor in this stairwell styled with greenery garland.
07 of Stair Landing with Runner Carpet
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This white board and batten staircase features a stair landing covered by a tan and white patterned stair runner carpet. The stained wood steps are finished with black iron spindles and a black handrail.
08 of Lantern Pedant Light for Stair Landing
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Gold and glass lantern pendant light is mounted above a stair landing boasting black frame windows. The staircase is finished with white spindles topped by a light stained wood handrail.
09 of Stair Landing with White Planter and Stools
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This stair landing with white frame window is illuminated by a black and white semi flush mount light. The light illuminates a white planter and wooden stools standing on the landing.
10 of Stair Landing Platform with Black Frame Artwork
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Black frame artwork is mounted above a stair landing platform covered by a beige and black stair runner rug. The stained wood steps with white risers are finished with black metal spindles and a wood handrail.
11 of Staircase with Light Wood Stair Landing
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Light wood stair landing is finished with black metal spindles and a light wood handrail. The staircase overlooks a Christmas tree perched in front of black frame double doors with glass.
12 of Light Wood Landing Stairs with Railing
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Light wood landing stairs is finished with a black metal horizontal railing topped by a light wood handrail. A black, gold and glass flush mount light is mounted to the ceiling at the base of the stairs.
13 of Staircase Landing Stair Landing Decor
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Black wood treads with white risers are finished with white spindles and a black handrail. Black table with tan staircase landing stair landing decor is perched under a black frame window.
14 of Stair Landing with Rattan Pendant Light
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Black frame gallery wall is fitted next to a rattan pendant light in this stair landing with a white frame window. The light illuminates stained wood treads with white risers fitted with white spindles and a wood handrail.
15 of Black Wood Stair Landing with Chair
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Black wood treads with white risers are finished with white spindles and a black handrail. Gold frame artwork illuminated by a white wall sconce is mounted above a wood and beige chair seated on the stair landing.
16 of Stair Landing with Pale Green Cabinet
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Stained wood treads with white and black chevron pattern risers are finished with white spindles and a wood handrail. A stair landing is decorated with a pale green cabinet and wood frame mirrors.
17 of Black Frame Gallery Wall for Stairway with Landing
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Greenery garland is string along dark stained wood spindles with matching wood handrails on a stairway with landing. A black frame gallery wall is mounted to the wall above steps featuring wood treads and white risers.
18 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.
19 of Gallery Wall for Stairs with Landing
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Gray wood treads with white risers finished with white balusters and gray wood handrail lead up to a stair landing. White and wood frame gallery wall decorates the beige wall going up the stairs.
20 of Greenery in Beige Planter for Stair Landing
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Stairs with dark stained wood treads and white risers is finished with white spindles and a black handrail. Greenery in a beige planter is perched on the stair landing in front of white board and batten wainscoting.
21 of Antique Table for Staircase Landing
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Green flowers in white vases stand on the steps of a staircase with stained wood treads and white risers. An antique wood and black metal table holding a black metal and beige table lamp is perched on the staircase landing.
22 of Wainscoting Staircase Trim
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The wall of this staircase features white wainscoting that reaches from the floor to the stairs. The handrail is dark wood while the spindles are black twisted iron and basket-style. The landing is decorated with a small indoor tree and a gallery wall.
23 of Staircase Landing with Modern Black Spindles
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This staircase landing has hardwood floors with a round metal light fixture hanging from the ceiling. The stairs have grey carpet and the spindles are a round black metal. The handrail is a dark wood with white painted posts.
24 of Wide Staircase with White Painted Stair Riser
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White painted stair riser is fitted to a wide staircase with light wood treads. Light wood handrail with black metal spindles is planted on the treads leading up to a white double French door by the landing.
25 of Gray Vintage Rug for Stair Landing Platform
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Dark stained wood staircase with white risers is finished with white spindles and a wood handrail. A gray vintage rug is laid on the stair landing platform under white wainscoting.
26 of Stair Landing with White Stair Skirt Boards
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This staircase with landing features stained wood treads with white risers. The steps are finished with white stair skirt boards and white spindles topped by a wood hand rail.
27 of Black Sconce Staircase Lighting for Landing
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This stair landing with black metal spindles boasts black sconce staircase lighting paired with brass and glass pendant lights. The landing is finished with light wood wainscoting and black frame windows.
28 of Stair Landing Decor for Stairwell
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This stairwell boasts black metal spindles topped by a wood hand rail. Staircase landing stair landing decor stands on stained wood flooring under a built-in bench covered by a beige seat cushion.
29 of White Farmhouse Decor Going Up Stair Landing
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Gray armchair is seated in front of a staircase with landing finished with white balusters and a black handrail. White farmhouse decor is mounted to the gray wall going up the stairs.
