Only the banister? What about the newel and baserail?

Yes those parts too. i just didnt know the name.

Why not start with painting only the baserail white. It might surprise you what that little change can do. I actually like the color of your rail and newel.

I think the above photo is more fitting in your home, with your furniture, than going all white. What do you think?

@judianna20 i didnt think about that. Thats actually a good idea! Maybe ill start with that and see how that looks.

The wood color is a very good blend with the floor color and the other browns in the room - or so it looks on my monitor. The hand rail, being a hand rail gets handled a lot and wood finish is more durable/ easier to keep clean and you dont have paint getting worn off. Besides, an interior benefits from having a variety of textures and visual elements - another reason to keep these things wood vs. adding more painted surfaces.

@Debbie Downer so are uou saying dont change it?

I would leave it exactly as it is right now. It works very well, and the rail and newel go well with the flooring. It looks nice in your room, the way it is.

I don't see why to change it.

Another who thinks changing it would not improve your space.

Me too leave it as it is it works perfectly.

Thank you all!

I think your flooring and your living room look great, too. I wouldn’t make any changes. Get used to your new floor. And enjoy the holidays ahead without any immediate projects! Lovely room!

I think changing to a runner would do wonders (budget allowing) vs painting anything. Pick a color and style that will complement the upper landing for a more seamless connection.

I want to eventually change the upstairs from carpet to the same flooring and i will do a runnnet. thanks!

Then definitely hold off painting 😊

Looks fine as is. Don't mess with success.