These brown leather sofas are seated across from each other in this white shiplap living room. The sofas are arranged in front of a tan stone fireplace fitted with a stained wood mantel. A wooden blanket ladder next to the fireplace is styled with a red throw.
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In addition to getting you from A to B, a staircase can be designed to make a statement in your home. Whether grand or simple, there are many ways to personalize your stairway. Traditional wooden staircases are bursting with antique charm, but many homeowners may choose to pair wooden treads with white risers for a modern touch. Replacing your balustrade with black metal spindles or a cable railing is another great option for updating a stairwell.
Adding patterned wallpaper to the stair risers is another idea for giving your steps extra character. A stair runner can also be used to create texture and softness along the length of the stairway. Finish off the look with wall décor above the stairwell or a bench seat under the stairs. Check out the following staircase ideas to take your home design to the next level.
02 of Dark Wood Treads With White Risers
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These winding stairs give off a two-toned look with dark wood treads and white risers. The steps are fitted with white balusters topped by a dark wood handrail. Decorate a few of the steps with glass candle vases.
03 of Stained Wood Steps With Black Spindles
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Walk up this gorgeous stained wood staircase finished with black spindles and a black handrail. The steps are fitted against a blue accent wall styled with rattan décor. Get ready for Christmas with pine garland strung along the handrail and a two-toned wood entry table.
04 of Two-toned Stairway With Cable Railing
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This two-toned staircase features wood treads with white risers. The stairs are built next to stained wood kitchen cabinets lit by a gold and white semi-flush mount light. Add character to your steps with a cable railing topped by a wooden handrail.
05 of White and Black Stairs With Beige Stair Runner
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Welcome home to this white stairway fitted with a black balustrade and white wainscoting. A beige and black stair runner rug is laid across the steps. Modernize the space with a contemporary white and gold Sputnik light fixture.
06 of Entry Hall Stairwell With Two-toned Balustrade
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This entry hall stairway features dark wood treads with white risers. The stairs are accompanied by white balusters topped by a dark wood handrail. Complete your entryway with an indoor tree in a white planter and an antique trunk end table lit by a black and bronze table lamp.
07 of Modern Gray Staircase Ideas With Cable Railing
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Get inspired by these beautiful gray stairs covered by a white and gray stair runner. The steps are finished with a cable railing fitted to gray posts and a light wood handrail. Make the most of space with a wood and black metal console table perched under the stairs.
08 of Antique Stained Wood Staircase With Balusters
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Feel right at home with these warm stained wood switchback stairs finished with a traditional wooden railing. White and gray rugs are laid on the landings. Decorate any landing with a plant placed on a two-toned white stool.
09 of Gray Carpeted Living Room Staircase Ideas
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A two-story modern farmhouse living room boasts a wooden accent chair seated in front of a beige stone fireplace. A set of gray carpeted stairs is built next to the living room. Accent the stairs with black iron balusters and a stained wood handrail.
10 of Stained Wood Staircases With Black Iron Balusters
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You’ll love stained wood staircases with black iron spindles and a wood handrail. Make a statement with black decorative molding on the staircase wall. A wood frame wall sign is mounted to the wall to finish off the look.
11 of Staircase Ideas With Wood Treads and White Risers
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This grand two-toned stairway features dark wood treads fitted with white risers. A gray vintage runner is laid along the entry hallway next to the stairs. Finish the steps with stained wood balusters and a handrail to achieve a traditional design.
12 of Two-toned Stairwell With Black Horizontal Railing
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A gray couch is seated under a set of two-toned light wood stairs with white risers. The steps are illuminated by a black metal and glass lantern pendant light. Modernize the staircase with contemporary black metal horizontal railing.
13 of Light Wood Stairs With White Risers
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These bright stairs feature light wood treads paired with white risers. The steps are finished with white balusters and a light wood handrail. Refresh any space under the stairs with a light wood and black metal console table lit by a white and tan table lamp.
14 of White Stair Spindles With Dark Wood Handrail
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A retro stained wood sideboard styled with wood frame artwork and a white table lamp stands under a staircase. The stairs feature wood treads and white risers paired with white spindles and a wood handrail. Add character with a black and wood frame gallery wall above the stairs.
15 of Taupe Stair Runner With Black Metal Clips
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This white staircase is fitted next to a hallway lit by a black lantern pendant light. The steps are finished with white balusters topped by a black handrail. Make all-white stairs more interesting with a taupe stair runner with black metal clips.
16 of Pristine White and Wood Stairs
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This white staircase looks pristine in this white two-story space. White walls allow the light wood of the steps to gleam, and white risers with white banisters complete the look. Paneling has been added to the staircase sides to add a textural detail, and a large white trim window sits between the two flights of stairs.
17 of Vintage Brown Entryway Ideas
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The entryway is an inviting space with its warm brown walls, rustic wooden flooring, and classic round oriental rug. An impressive six-light bronze chandelier adds a luxurious feel to the room while a modern brown and white staircase winds gracefully up the stairs in perfect balance.
18 of Two-toned Staircase With Gold Mirror Gallery Wall
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This two-toned stairwell built against a gray wall features stained wood treads paired with white risers. The steps are finished with a unique white lattice railing topped by a stained wood handrail. Make a bold statement with an antique gold mirror gallery wall arranged on the wall.
19 of Beige Carpeted Stairway With Black Iron Spindles
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Admire this spacious two-story living space fitted with a beige carpeted stairwell. The stairs are fitted with black iron spindles topped by a black handrail. Create a seating area under the stairs with a rustic white-painted wood bench.
20 of Stained Wood Stairway With Black Metal Balustrade
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This stained wood staircase is finished with a stylish black metal balustrade. A wood frame mirror and greenery in a gray vase are arranged at the foot of the stairs. Illuminate the steps with a black metal pendant light mounted to the ceiling.
21 of Stairwell With Beige and Gray Herringbone Carpet
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Look down towards this switchback staircase clad in beige and gray herringbone pattern carpet. The stairs are finished with a stained wood handrail and posts. Add metal accents with black wrought iron spindles.
22 of White and Gray Wallpaper Stair Risers
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This entryway with tan tile flooring features a two-toned wood side table standing against a white shiplap wall under the stairs. The stairs are fitted with dark-stained wood treads, white spindles, and a dark wood handrail. Accent your steps with white and gray patterned wallpaper laid along the risers.
23 of Two-toned Stairwell With White Spindles
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Walk toward this two-toned stairwell featuring stained wood treads paired with white risers. The steps are accompanied by a wooden handrail attached to white spindles. Add farmhouse charm with wooden shelves and a coat rack displaying greenery along the wall.
24 of White Shiplap Walls and a Beige Herringbone Carpet
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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.
25 of Wood Stairs With Alternating White and Black Risers
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Walk down these stained wood stairs with alternating white and black risers. The stairs are fitted with white balusters and a wooden handrail. Complement the white and black risers with a black and white framed gallery along the wall.
26 of Curved Staircase With Black Wrought Iron Spindles
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This curved two-toned stairway with stained wood treads and white risers is lit by a wooden chandelier. The steps are fitted with black wrought iron spindles and a wood handrail. The stairs are complemented by a matching upstairs railing in this two-story entrance.
27 of Flowers and a Light Grey Carpet
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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.
28 of Curved Stairway With White Decorative Molding
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This grand entrance boasts stunning white double front doors with glass. A curved stairway with light wood steps is finished with white balusters, a light wood handrail, and white decorative molding. Get cozy with beige tufted chairs seated under the stairs.
29 of Stained Wood Staircase With White and Black Runner
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These stained wood stairs with black treads lead toward an upstairs office. The steps are accompanied by a stained wood railing fitted to black-painted wood posts. Lay a white and black stair runner across the steps to soften the high-traffic area.
30 of Farmhouse Black Wood Staircase With Iron Spindles
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A black-painted wood front door styled with a wreath is opened to reveal a traditional farmhouse entrance. The entrance is fitted with a rustic black wood stairway with black wrought iron spindles. Add character with a wooden rail cart bench seated under the stairs.
31 of Switchback Staircase With White Balusters
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Make your home unforgettable with a two-toned switchback stairwell fitted with white, turned wood balusters. The stairs face a black frame gallery flanking a gold and black triple light sconce. Finish the stairwell with white board and batten trim along the wall.
