Sunday, November 6, 2011

Stunning Stairs

Stairways can be a wonderful opportunity to show your sense of style, but more often than not, these spaces are just an afterthought when it comes to design. With some planning, thought, and creativity, stairways don't have to be ho-hum

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The lucite hand rail is oh so chic here!

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We found this image from Morris Hullinger's website here. What a beautiful iron balustrade design.

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This entry is so breathtaking! Love the stone wall against the staircase.

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We love the clean lines of this tailored runner. The chunky rope handrail adds a masculine, yet nautical touch.  

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What a cute idea! Each member of the family has their own basket.

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Now this is a fantastic storage idea, hidden behind beautiful paneling underneath the stairs!

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Love the trendy chevron runner mixed with all the classic elements of this entry space: the stained wooden handrail, the painted wooden balustrade, and the pretty wainscoting.

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 A very sleek and modern stairway using a rustic raw wood. Love the juxtaposition here.

Hope these images inspire...More to come!

Images 1-7) Pinterest.com 8) Scanned Image from Architectural Digest

 

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