Staircase Renovation is Complete! (almost)

Remember when I said I was a Cheater?  Well, the staircase is finally finished and we love it!  We still need to pick out a carpet runner, but that might not happen for a long time because I am being really indecisive about it.

(Find all the BEFORE pictures in this post HERE)

The banisters were stained a really nice deep, rich color and the spindles were painted white, just like the stairs.  It has completely brightened and transformed our foyer and stairwell.  Love!  Paint is the best thing ever!

Here is a BEFORE picture (with carpet ripped up)
View from living room:
View from foyer:
LOVE!

View from upstairs, and I will be showing off the new flooring soon! (after we finish off the trim work)

So, doesn’t paint make a HUGE difference!?  Love it!
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Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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9 Responses to Staircase Renovation is Complete! (almost)

  1. joy March 21, 2012 at 3:24 am #

    Hayley this is lovely! I really love the little nook with the table too.

  2. marie March 21, 2012 at 11:24 am #

    so pretty!!! makes me a LITTLE braver to start my own staircase makeover. maybe. :o)

  3. Heidi @ Buttons and Butterflies March 23, 2012 at 2:19 pm #

    It looks AMAZING!

  4. Kim March 24, 2012 at 5:02 am #

    I love it! I know how you feel.. I did the exact same renovation.. and the loss of the gross oak is like you live in a whole new house.

    Here is my makeover: http://www.themoney-pit.com/2012/01/stair-makeover-reveal-and-tutorial.html I like your white stairs though.. I may still paint the risers!

    Nice job!

  5. Lan December 19, 2012 at 5:39 pm #

    AMAZING!!! The staircase looks much brighter and cuter after a coat of white colored paint. Thank you for sharing the photos. You already did a great work by your own “DIY” style.

  6. Jeff April 9, 2015 at 3:21 pm #

    Looks GREAT. What color did you stain your railings….and what did you use to seal them?

    • Hayley May 3, 2015 at 12:49 pm #

      Thank you, Jeff. Unfortunately, I don’t remember what I used, but I will try to find out.

  7. Meighan April 10, 2015 at 8:06 am #

    Banister looks great!!!We are getting ready to paint one in our new house. What color stain did you use, if you remember?

    • Hayley May 3, 2015 at 12:48 pm #

      I honestly don’t remember, Meighan, (ha! ha!) but it was a dark minwax color. I’ll try to see if I can find the can.

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