Okay, so probably not the most exciting element of a home, but we’ll bet it is one of the most well-used!

Essential for most properties, a staircase is typically one of the first things you see when you walk through the front door. But wherever they’re positioned, they’re a key feature – which means they can set the tone for your whole property.

Want stairs you love the look of?

Follow our quick guide and you’re just 6 steps away from transforming your staircase – and your home!

 

Step #1 – Paint your staircase

You’ll be pleased to hear that breathing new life into your staircase doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune and a load of mess and upheaval. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best – so why not give your staircase a completely new look with a coat of paint?

Opt for a vibrant colour to make stairs pop against the surrounding décor, go modern with a striking dark shade, or if you want to lift and brighten the space, try painting wooden stairs white. The effects can be pretty impressive.

 

Step #2 – Replace balustrades

Paint not going to cut it? Are your balustrades damaged or just not in keeping with the vibe you want to create? Well, there’s no need to stress. You can replace balustrades without having to replace the entire staircase – cutting your costs and your mess!

Switch to glass or metal balustrades, or a different wooden balustrade shape, to switch up the look of your home.

 

Step #3 – Change the flooring

This is another easy step towards the staircase of your dreams – just change the floor covering.

Updating your carpet can really influence the look and feel of stairs. If you don’t fancy changing one carpet for another, how about going back to wooden boards? These can be painted to create a chic modern look, or you could experiment with adding in a colourful carpet runner in a jazzy pattern.

 

Step #4 – Focus on lighting

Sometimes improving the look of your staircase isn’t about doing anything to the stairs themselves. Instead, playing with lighting can help showcase the area in the best possible light.

Create a relaxed ambience with soft lighting and place lamps at the top and bottom stairs. Alternatively, you could experiment with handrail lighting or add a new statement light over the staircase itself.

 

Step #5 – Don’t forget the space underneath!

Want to reap maximum benefits from your staircase? Then don’t forget to make use of all areas.

By this, we meant the space underneath your stairs. With a little effort, this otherwise redundant area can become bonus storage – a coat cupboard, shoe storage – or even a small home office area.

Step #6 – Go for a full replacement

Tried all the other steps and still not happy with the look of your stairs? Then replace them!

People often think replacing stairs will be a mammoth task, but if you work with experts, it doesn’t have to be. And it could be the difference between liking and LOVING your home.

 

Abbot-Wade Ltd are staircase specialists, supplying bespoke staircases to happy customers across the UK. So whether you’re hunting for stairs in Glasgow or anywhere across the country, be sure to get in touch.