Oh how I have a love hate relationship with these stairs. I love how they look {now}, but my lazy butt hates having to walk up and down them to get to our room. Yes, sometimes I am too lazy and decide that whatever up there isn’t worth the trip. Sad but true! We have known since we moved in though that the stairs needed a little TLC. Here is how the very first started out as:
They were a lovely shade of poop carpet, too shallow, and the stain was a cherry red. All things not good. We had our favorite floor installer come in and fully replace the steps and match them to our hardwoods everywhere else. Then J and I sanded, stained, and painted the rest. Well, if you were to try and get some customized wooden staircases for your home, you could avail yourself of services similar to bespoke staircase Hertfordshire (or others in your vicinity) to give your house a renovated look! Staircases are not only a means of moving between levels, but they can assist partition or break up a big open-plan area, or can be a creative storage option with in-built cupboards beneath the stairs! IT can also work as a home’s sculptural centerpiece! Opting for a bespoke staircase option could thus, be a good choice for you if you are looking to give your home a new feel and look!
I am constantly amazed by what a little paint and stain can do to an area. The poly-sealer they used on the rails was insanely thick, so sanding it down left quite a dusty mess…but it was all worth it!
Have you done any project face-lifts lately?
Leah says
You guys are doing such a beautiful job renovating this home!
Nutbird says
Looks great! You are making a lot of progress!
European Paint Finishes says
Lol thats exactly what I was thinking when you first showed pictures of the stairs, that you’re gonna hate having to use them ๐ That space sure does look amazing!!!
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says
The stairs are just gorgeous! I love our stairs, too, but I have to admit that they are slick and I’m always afraid of falling or Henry falling. Form over function!
SimplePromise Photography says
Hey, great blog! Awesome inspiration! Keep it up ๐
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Anonymous says
Well Adri, It has taken me a couple of weeks but I just finished the entire blog and now I am up to the end – the present. Well done to you both for your hard work and faithfulness. You like so may others in blog-land make it look easy when we all know it’s not. I do think I am starting to see a hint of color in your Design Inspirations, welcome by me at least. My husband and I are starting a new house soon and mine usually have color everywhere.
Best, Vanessa