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Mollinier stairs
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top step is wood
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top of stairs
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example of tile at top, wood steps
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left side of this pic show a plank of wood at the edge of the top of the stairs (or maybe just a landing). it might be possible to do something that looks like this for the top of your stairs, but tile to wood, with a metal schluter between
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this looks like what you currently have:
rounded nose, all stained wood
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black metal railing
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white riser, light stained wood tread, squared edge
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white riser
medium-dark brown tread, squared edge
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super dark brown treads
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this color wood stain would look good with your floor tile
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what about painting the risers black instead of white? it will still provide contrast, but you won't see any dirt
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what do you think of the very squared stair--no tread overhang?
top step is wood
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