Stained wood lantern pendant light hangs in front of a white stairway built next to the entryway. The stairway is accented by white and gray stair runner rugs and finished with a stained wood handrail with black iron spindles.
29 Refreshing Stair Riser Ideas We Can’t Get Enough of
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Published: May 25, 2022
Updated: November 16, 2023
Decorating a stair riser is one of those pro tips home decorators love to share. It is a unique way to add personality to an area of the home many would overlook or leave as is. Not only can decorated stair risers be a fun way to revitalize an aging staircase by covering up scuffs and natural wear and tear, they can also make a bold and unforgettable design statement.
A painted stair riser that contrasts with the tread is one of the easiest and subtlest ways homeowners will add a bit of dimension to their staircase. White chevron shiplap risers are popular among farmhouse homes, while wallpaper, mosaic tiles, or fun decals are great for those looking for a truly one-of-a-kind option. Here are some exciting stair riser ideas we simply can’t get enough of.
02 of Winder Staircase with White Risers
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Dark stained wood winder staircase with white stair risers features an art gallery mounted along the walls. A stained wood hand rail is fitted along the gray wall above the staircase.
03 of Stair Riser with Black Mice Decals
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Black mice decals are attached to the white risers of a white board and batten half wall staircase with dark stained wood treads. The staircase is finished with matching wood handrails attached to white balusters.
04 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.
05 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.
06 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.
07 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.
08 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.
09 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.
10 of White Stair Spindles with Garland Decor
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This staircase features pine garland decor strung along a white stair railing with white spindles. The railing is attached to light stained wood stair treads with white painted risers.
11 of Entryway Stairs with Iron spindles
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Round beige entryway ottomans styled with beige and gold throw pillows are perched next to dark stained wood stairs with white riser. Black wrought iron stair spindles are mounted to the stairs under a matching wood handrail.
12 of Floral Wallpaper Stair Riser Designs
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Gold frame art gallery is mounted above stained wood stair treads paired with white and gray floral wallpaper stair riser designs. White stair spindles are fitted to the staircase under a stained wood handrail.
13 of White Riser Staircase with Gallery Wall
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Stained wood handrail with white balusters is fitted to a staircase with landing. A black frame staircase galley wall is mounted above the stained wood stair treads featuring white painted risers.
14 of White Chevron Stair Riser Staircase
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Blond wood wall mount stair rail is mounted to white walls framing a white shiplap chevron stair riser staircase. The light wood stair treads are adorned with green pumpkin decor.
15 of Chevron Shiplap Stair Riser Staircase
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Entryway lit by a brass sputnik chandelier features stained wood flooring leading to a white chevron shiplap stair riser staircase. Black wrought iron stair spindles are fitted next to the stained wood stair treads.
16 of Stained Wood Tread and Riser Staircase
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Stained wood tread and riser staircase is fitted with a white spindle handrail. Gray, white and black light wood frame artwork is mounted to the gray wall above the stairs.
17 of White and Gray Stair Riser Wallpaper
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Stained wood stair treads with white trim are accented by white and gray stair riser wallpaper. The stairway is finished with white spindles attached to a matching stained wood banister.
18 of White Shiplap Chevron Stair Riser Designs
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The allure of white shiplap chevron stair riser designs is undeniable. These designs beautifully adorn a staircase with black treads and handrail, creating a striking contrast and adding a touch of modern farmhouse charm. The staircase, fittingly placed next to a white board and batten wall, leads down to the warmth of wood living room flooring.
Annuska Menoita, an esteemed interior designer with a knack for weaving emotion into her designs, offers her expert insight on this trend. “A white shiplap used on the riser of a staircase can achieve a lovely result,” she shares. “Especially when the finish is also incorporated on the neighbouring walls.” The consistency of the shiplap design not only enhances the visual appeal but also contributes to a cohesive interior design scheme.
But Menoita doesn’t stop at aesthetics. She also emphasizes the potential of staircases as functional spaces. “I’ve recently been utilizing the staircase volume for additional storage, sometimes accessible from the step riser,” she explains. This innovative approach offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality, transforming an often overlooked space into a stylish and useful storage solution.
19 of White Chevron Shiplap for Stair Risers
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This staircase with landing is accented by a white shiplap chevron stair riser. Black metal horizontal railing is fitted against a stained wood X handrail mounted to the light wood treads.
20 of White Stair Risers with Black Letter Decor
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White stair risers are adorned with black letter decor in this white shiplap staircase. The staircase is fitted with stained wood treads and a matching wood handrail with white balusters.
21 of Stairs with Light Blue Painted Runner Design
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White staircase with white trim boasts a light blue painted stripe runner design. A dark stained wood wall mount hand rail is fitted long the staircase leading up to the landing.
22 of Chevron Pattern Stair Riser with Wooden Treads
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White and black chevron pattern stair riser is paired with stained wood treads and matching wood handrail. The handrail is finished with white balusters in this entryway staircase with landing.
23 of Staircase with Chevron Print Stair Riser
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This living room staircase features a white and gray chevron print stair riser paired with light wood treads. Black wrought iron spindles and a stained wood banister are fitted to the staircase.
24 of Multi Level White Riser Staircase
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White slipcovered armchair sits in front of a multi level switchback white riser staircase with stained wood treads. White spindles with a matching wood handrail are fitted to the staircase.
25 of Switchback Stairs with White Painted Stair Riser
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White frame window is built into a wall with white decorative molding next to switchback stairs featuring a stained wood handrail with white spindles. The stained wood treads are paired with a white painted stair riser.
26 of White and Black Mosaic Print Stair Risers
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White and black mosaic print stair risers alternate with white risers in this staircase fitted between white trim. A galvanized metal bucket planter is placed on top of a stained wood tread.
27 of Stair Riser with Black Number Decals
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White cane chair stands next to a staircase with white stair risers accented by black number decals and a stained wood tread. The staircase is finished with matching wood banisters fitted over white balusters.
28 of Rustic Stained Wood Stair Riser Designs
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Staircase with landing boasts rustic stained wood stair riser designs paired with black painted wood treads. White handrails are fitted to the winder staircase leading up to a white shiplap second story.
29 of White and Black Mosaic Tile Stair Risers
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Stained wood banister is attached to white spindles on a staircase leading up to a white shiplap room. The stained wood treads are paired with white and black mosaic tile risers.
