Some single-family homes and duplexes have a staircase to access the upper floors, a space that is also worth decorating to add style and personality to the overall aesthetic of the house.
But how can we decorate the staircase wall? What are the best ideas?
Read on to discover our best solutions and must-have tips.
Decorating the staircase wall with paintings
One of the most aesthetic solutions to decorate the staircase wall is to place pictures.
Unlike the rest of the walls of a house where we are used to hang pictures, in an area such as the staircase can be a seemingly more complicated alternative. For the result to be harmonious and balanced, it will be necessary to create a composition studied in detail.
Creating a gallery with small paintings can be a very decorative proposal, in which very interesting volumes are generated.
In this case, it is preferable to look for a common thread, either by the type of framing or by the type of picture or plate, which will help us to find a more orderly aesthetic criterion.
Of course, you can also decide to install a single large-format painting to create a very attractive focal point. Choose the right size so that it is in proportion to the staircase wall, neither too large nor too small. Thanks to this solution you will get your staircase to acquire a great prominence.
Compositions of different sized artworks are also a great alternative to decorate the staircase wall. However, it can be more complex to create the right composition, so you will have to draw a template before hanging them. If you like the eclectic style or want to design a more original wall, try combining larger and smaller paintings in different formats or even add a mirror to make the result more impressive.
Testing, changing and, why not, making mistakes and rectifying will be fundamental to design the final composition.
Wallpapers
The wallpaper trend is still at its peak, also for decorating the staircase wall.
Wallpaper designs with repetitive patterns are ideal for contemporary style homes, while models that simulate the texture and finish of natural materials such as wood are the perfect resource for mountain homes.
Wallpapering, then, is a very modern option, easy to apply and at a good price, to radically change the look of your staircase, without having to do any work.
Trendy coatings
Gone is the idea that wall tiles are only to be used in kitchens and bathrooms. The new decorative proposals of tiles and tiles allow us to install them on staircase walls, as a way to decorate a fundamental space that, sometimes, we leave forgotten.
There are many different types and styles of wall coverings to decorate the staircase wall: from decorated wall coverings, to three-dimensional tiles or even coverings that imitate fabrics, marble, stone or bricks.
Decorate with moldings, wainscoting, and high baseboards.
Wood moldings, wainscoting and high baseboards are also a great way to decorate the staircase wall, especially in classic and rustic style homes or contemporary homes where you want to add a more elegant and stately detail.
A simple wooden slat placed halfway up and parallel to the railing can create a striking effect if you combine different paint colors on the lower and upper part that separates this slat. You can also combine paint on the lower part and wallpaper on the upper part to design a stylish ascent.
Incorporate some moldings forming squares or rectangles and paint the inside of these shapes in a different color than the rest, to add depth to the composition or install a high wooden baseboard, to bring elegance and sophistication to the space.
Decorative painting to decorate the staircase wall
The use of decorative paint is one of the most common ways to decorate the walls of staircases.
You can choose from the multitude of techniques that exist, from the simplest to the most complex, which will require the intervention of a professional to carry them out.
If you are a little handyman you can dare with the sponge technique, which consists of giving soft blows with a natural sponge on the wet paint, so that the wall acquires a very special texture and relief.
The use of decorative rollers is a technique that is back in fashion and consists of using rubber rollers with drawings and reliefs, to create very original and easy to apply decorative effects. You only have to stain the roller with the paint you have chosen and gradually mark the design of the roller on the wall, creating a repetitive pattern.
In addition, you can decorate the staircase wall with classic and timeless decorative paint effects such as stucco, Florentine earths and, for use in more contemporary environments, rust effect paint, among other trendy options.
The power of enlightenment
Although you may think that this is a more functional than decorative solution, thanks to good lighting, we can also decorate the wall of a staircase and emphasize its volumes, materials, colors and decorative proposals as such.
Therefore, it is necessary that you use lighting to multiply the lighting to multiply the sensation and result you are looking for.
You can add a LED strip next to the steps or under the handrail, install recessed spotlights, also in the lower part of the wall or place design wall lights, to illuminate symmetrically and uniformly the climbing wall.
You will gain visibility, safety and style.
Paratureforma tips for decorating the staircase rising wall
- If you have a stairwell of several flights, you can opt for the installation of a large suspended lamp that accompanies the entire route, at different heights, so that you get to illuminate each flight of stairs in an enveloping and decorative way.
- Adding a large format piece – a painting, mirror, plant, sculpture or narrow piece of furniture – to decorate the upper rising wall becomes a great solution to create a very decorative focal point.
- Photo murals or decorative adhesive vinyls are also a good alternative to decorate the wall of the staircase, since you can design the image to measure, in a completely personalized way and at low cost.
Renew the look of your staircase with our best ideas and tips to enjoy more stylish transitional areas.
