25 DIY Ways To Update Your Stairs

Your staircase might be the last place in your home you'd think to decorate. But after seeing these staircases, you'll realize that a boring staircase is an opportunity squandered.

1. Wallpaper

Paste wallpaper to the riser of each stair-- switching up patterns makes it extra eye-catching, as in this pic.

2. Painted Stripes

Wonky painted stripes add color and character. Found on this post.

3. Chevron

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Use stencils to paint a chevron pattern. Read about it and find a tutorial here.

4. Books

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If you're a seriously skilled painter, depict your favorite books on each step. As seen here.

5. Washi Taped

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Decorate a staircase with patterned adhesive tape. Find a link to the video tutorial here.

6. Nautical Rope Banister

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Use door knockers to secure the rope. Via Jonathan Adler (left) and Bockman + Forbes Design (right).

7. Staircase Decals

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These are available to buy here. $34.95 for a set.

8. LED Lit

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Lighting along the base creates a floating effect. Read more about it here.

9. Bike Rack

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Secure a bike wrack, like this one under the stairs for an aesthetically pleasing way to store your cycles.

10. Piano Keys

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If you're a true musical fiend, you could easily DIY these in your own home with black and white paint. Found here.

11. Wooden Palletts

A great makeshift staircase for a loft. Get more information here.

12. Lego Railing

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20,000 legos were used to create the rail int his chelsea apartment- surprisingly chic and modern! Get the details here.

13. Rainbow

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Painting each step riser a different color is an easy way to brighten up your home. Picture found here.

14. Ombre Bannister

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Or, keep the stairs white and paint each bannister railing a different hue to create an ombre effect. Image from here.

15. Carpet Collage

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These stairs were decorated with 6 rugs sewn together. Read about it here.

16. Numbered

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Perfect for kiddos. Read about the farmhouse containing this numbered staircase here.

17. Chalkboard

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Paint each step riser with chalkboard paint, then write whatever messages or doodles you like. Found on this blog.

18. Mirrored

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DIY these by adhering mirror tiles on each stair riser. Sort of creates a disco ball vibe.

19. Balloons

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A cluster of balloons on the staircase are a quick and temporary way to create a party vibe, as done by this blogger.

20. 18. Knitting

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These knit stairs could be replicated with a whole lot of patience by knitting scarf-like strips and adhering them to step risers.

21. Rainbow Lighting

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Light outdoor steps in rainbow shades, found here.

22. Vintage

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Use paint to create a vintage vibe on wooden stairs, like this blogger did.

23. Mini Carpets

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Layering small, colorful rugs creates a magic carpet-like vibe. From this blog.

24. Stamped

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Add some romance to the home with stamped X and Os. Get a detailed tutorial here.

25. Pet Stairs

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Get directions here.