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The separation of one area from the other is distinct in this design. The colorful orange paint to one side of the stairs is clearly set off by the black and white photos in the staircase area itself. However, the clean lines of the coat rack bring the two separate styles together into a cohesive design.
by Coburn Architecture and Interiors
This staircase looks simple but the design is clean and consistent. The blue of the walls on one side with the white on the other reflects the transitional nature of the staircase. The simple artwork hung here adds charm to the design of the space. And the carpet runner serves to protect the staircase while also adding warmth to the area that leads you to the more private upstairs area of the home.
by Ashford Associates
The shape and strcture of this elegant staircase is stunning on its own so you don't want to do too much in terms of decorating it. The clean but modern look of the hanging light here brings your focus to the stairs and makes the whole staircase feel like its own luxurious private space without disconnecting it from the rest of the home.
by Austin Patterson Disston Architects
Sometimes we find staircases taking up too much room in an already cramped space. These stairs provide the ultimate solution to that problem by opening up a great storage option. Figure out which things you most often take from downstairs to upstairs with you (slippers, books, glasses) and start storing them in the drawers of your staircase.
by Donald K. Olsen, AIA Architects
The flowers added to this outdoor staircase reinforce the feeling that you are moving from nature into a warm home. The simple curlicue design of the banister is mirrored in the shape of the small outdoor lights to create a clean look that is flirty enough to make you feel intrigued enough to enter this space.
by Ashford Associates
A staircase this modern is best served by modern decor in the surrounding areas. The solid modern table here and the striking modern artwork on the walls maintain the clean lines of the staircase and pull the entire look together. Doesn't it make you curious about what's upstairs?!
by Original Vision Limited
A traditional wooden staircase can really get a facelift with some easy design tricks. The unique shape of the banister provides a really stable look for the area. This is complimented by the solid built-in bench. The large pictures hung strategically in the area maintain the big feel of the space but add a homey feeling to the area which is strengthened by the light wallpaper here. The overall effect is that you are entering a solid country home regardless of where the house is actually built.
by sparchitectsla.com
Absolutely everything seems right about the design in this staircase area. The sitting area beneath the staircase makes for a comfy little area that utilizes a space which too often gets ignored. The bold furniture before the staircase catches your attention which is then carried up the stairs via the artwork on the walls. It's simple but everything seems to have a purpose here which is what great design is all about.
by Sternberg Benjamin Architects, Inc.
A really bold centerpiece can turn a plain old staircase into a grandiose space. Of course, the spiral staircase design here really showcases the decoration but you can create the same effect by hanging appropriate decor from the ceiling at the center or the top of any staircase.
by Dan and Hila Israelevitz- Architects
This is another example of how a centerpiece at the top of the staircase can enhance the upper level of the area. And again, the downstairs artwork improves the sleek modern appearance of the lower half of the stairs. You can see how simple it is to start pulling things together once you've studied a few staircases.
by Austin Patterson Disston Architects
The addition of a bold piece of artwork like this can really change the feel of the staircase. If the ambience of the home that you desire is one of creativity and fun then it's a great idea to add a big piece of eye-catching art to the white walls of a staircase.
by Blacksheep 
If you have the money to invest in a great staircase, you won't need to add anything else to the area to make a statement. The distinctly shaped banister and bold carpet here make this a great place to take you from one floor of a home to another.
by Billinkoff Architecture PLLC
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laurelmurals says:
The risers of these stairs were always scuffed up and were visible from the dining room. Patterns were adapted from a Japanese Imari bowl, then the stairs were antiqued.
http://www.laurelmurals.com/PatternedMurals.htm
http://www.laurelmurals.com/PatternedMurals.htm
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