Dilemma: COVER ugly banister without removing or taking apart

5 years ago

Hi everyone!

Hoping someone can help. We are in a rental and to cover an ugly stair rail, but as is a rental, we can't alter it in any way. Ideas?

Also, any ideas to add ends or do anything to the wooden 70s stair rail on the other side?

Thanks for any help!

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leelee

5 years ago

Right now the stairs are the only feature in the room. SO, of course you're going to see that. Focus on getting your furniture in and arranged and nice art on the walls.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
It's a rental don't overreact to something that could be a lot worse.
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Beth Hansen, @ Ethan Allen, Omaha NE
5 years ago
well since it is a rental... maybe a small fig leaf plant or decorative shoji screen can be placed in front of the railing.
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raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
5 years ago
If it would suit your décor, you could wrap it with ribbon or strips of fabric. I think that hiding it with a plant or screen is the best idea. The wooden rail is fine as is. After a while you won't notice either of them.
brendareneecrain thanked raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
brendareneecrain
Original Author
5 years ago
THANK YOU ALL! We are here until our house closes and I want it to be nice for the holidays. Truly appreciate the help!
gigirambles
5 years ago
I think once your furniture is in you won't notice the railing as much. That said, I agree that a plant would be the best camouflage.
erinsean
5 years ago
For the holidays make it pretty with garlan, red bows, poinsettias etc. .Show it off...with furniture and Christmas tree it will look festive.