Tips on Decorating the Stairs of the House to Make It More Attractive

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JAKARTA - Stairways are generally small, awkward, and often lack light. No doubt, stairs often go unnoticed when decorating a house and making it comfortable. Here are some elements in decorating your home stairs to make it more attractive.

Choose the overall style of the room

Before starting to decorate any room, make sure you have an overview of the overall style of the room. The choice of this style will determine many other aspects in terms of decoration such as color, material, and much more.

For a homey family home, for example, stairs can be made comfortable by adding runners and also decorating the walls around the stairs with various works of art. If you're looking for a contemporary look, implement a contrasting texture, such as a wooden staircase with sleek metal banisters.

Choose a color palette

For stairs and hallways, choose warm neutral colors like white and cream to make the room feel bright, but not too bright.

Define lighting

Stairs are often in a position of less sunlight. Therefore it needs to be considered from the start in the design process for lighting. Consider more than one source of lighting such as overhead lights as well as wall lights for different purposes.

Determine the base of the stairs

Carpets and runners are popular choices for adding color and texture, as well as for protecting stairs from everyday wear and tear. Choose a rug or runner that is durable so that it lasts being stepped on every day, because stairs are the most frequently traveled area of ​​traffic in the house. Plays of color also make for an interesting focal point, and geometric designs don't get dirty quickly.

Add a mirror

An old trick to give the impression of more space is to use a mirror. Mirrors reflect surrounding light and offer an alternative view of the room. Add a large mirror on the wall at the top of your stairs, to extend the space.