Stiegenhaus

1. Color the stair treads. This staircase leads to a fourth-story game room for kids, and the two colors of blue on the stair treads create a fun path to follow. By painting just the treads and leaving the risers white, the effect is colorful but not busy.

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Here’s another look at the same staircase, viewed from the top. The two colors of blue make a beautiful alternating pattern that is an attractive design feature.

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2. Make a rainbow on your risers. Or you can paint just the risers. This staircase adds a colorful, fun design feature to a room that is contemporary, streamlined and mostly white. (Another rainbow touch shows up on the London patio’s outdoor sofa.) If you decide to create a rainbow effect in your home, I recommend that you keep all your colors within the same tint (level of lightness) or shade (level of darkness or richness) to ensure a cohesive look. And make sure all the paints you use have the same finish. See more of this home

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Try a color trio. For a more dramatic effect, play with color. This bold color combination of black, white and green paint makes this staircase a statement feature. You will notice the color trio is also carried up to the wall with the use of green picture frames and black-and-white photography. The vibrant Kelly green is also repeated throughout the residence with decor accents like a bold green porter’s chair in the entry and green trellis-patterned drapery in the living room. When considering a color trio for your staircase, think about how the colors will work with the connecting rooms. This will keep it from feeling like an afterthought.Read more about this home

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