Funky Staircase

I want to share with you some pictures of my many funky phases of our staircase in the 6 years we've lived in this house.

First - it was this:

This was actually after I painted the railings and top caps of the posts black. They were originally oak.

Then I saw a picture in a magazine that had tile on the risers.  I loved the black and white pattern but what a lot of work.

 I had just purchased a Cricut at the time so I used that.... to do this:

Be Grateful, Be Strong, Be Kind and Love One Another....

(hoping to send a reminder to my kids but they couldn't read cursive)

I know it's kind of funky but I loved it for a little while.

Off went the white diamonds on black....it was too busy.

The walls at this time were Rust by Ben Moore.

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The next two pictures are not in my home.  One of my clients hired me to do this a few years ago.

I had to share because it's sweet.

You are wondering what this says...

On the back staircase leading to a home office we applied vinyl words.

The mom chose words that her kids would say when they were little.

You can't help but giggle when you read them.

It's a cute way to hold on to sweet memories.


(she did a great job hanging her photo collage)

This is the front staircase in that same house.

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NOW my stairs look like this...

Painted ebony with a crisp white riser. 



Stairs can be a way to show off your style by adding your own unique touch.

In most two story homes - staircases are a huge focal point.

Make them pretty.