Soft: Our carpet stairs runner helps shield your feet from cold stairs and has a soft surface that is comfy for bare feet. Lower level staircases are sometimes not the most attractive features in a home, and they can cause cold drafts to reach the upper floors. If you're short on space, you can also use curtains as room dividers. This is a great way to create separate spaces in your home without having to build walls.

Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles.Carpets here have to be durable, practical – and beautiful,' says Rupert Anton, at The Carpet Foundation. 'Staircases are probably the most heavily used areas, particularly in a busy, family home.

As well as having the potential to completely transform the look of your hallway, a well-designed staircase can also add value to your home," Neville Johnsons's Roberta Jervis comments. "Typically, the stairs are the first thing we see when we enter a home, so think of the impact a stunning staircase can have on potential buyers. Curtains are a great way to add style and functionality to your home. But with so many different options available, it can be tough to know where to start. That's where we come in! At IKEA, we have a wide selection of curtains to choose from, in a variety of materials, colours, and styles. And we're here to help you find the perfect curtains for your home, no matter what your needs are. Here are a few tips for choosing curtains for different room types: Thoughtful stairway lighting ideas can aid with illuminating the space. But natural light will effortlessly flood the stairwell with light all day long. It’s important with a small and enclosed staircase to keep the passageway clear as much as possible, but that doesn’t mean forgetting about the area design-wise," agrees Ann Marie Cousins.Matching Pieces: These anti-slip stair treads (8.7"x26") come with a matching mat (31"x31") that helps you compliment your home decor.

For example, straight staircases, often found in smaller hallways, can easily make the space feel cramped with an ill-designed balustrade. Using glass here can create an open-plan aesthetic, allowing light to flood through the hallway and make the space feel and appear bigger. When choosing colours, it's worth considering that North facing areas tend to be colder and darker so lend themselves to warmer colours like reds, rusts, yellows etc. What you choose to decorate your stairs with all depends on what area you are choosing to focus on. When it comes to the staircase you can play with the steps, bannister, wall and even the sloping ceiling above the steps when decorating.

Easy to clean: These stair-step landing mats are machine washable and can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to remove everyday dirt and dust. If you've opted to do away with the traditional hallway ideas to open up the ground floor, your front door may open straight onto your living room. So consider whether this is an issue for you. Staircases come in all different shapes and sizes, and it often gets overlooked how the layout and design can impact the home," says Roberta Jervis, senior designer at Neville Johnson. The combination of oak paired with glass has become a very popular choice for hallway and staircase designs in recent years, particularly for more contemporary schemes,' James continues. 'Smoked oak helps to create a modern, stylish feel, and the addition of glass really opens up the space, allowing light to flood through, creating the impression of a bigger hallway area.' How do I make stairs more interesting? When updating a house, renovating a staircase is often low on the list, but can be incredibly transformative.

By updating and fitting new bannisters, treads, newels, and spindles, the whole staircase area can be completely transformed,' says staircase designer James Murray. 'Those all-important decorative touches, such as wrought iron spindles, can be used to introduce a touch of traditional elegance.' Rather than hanging pictures, choose a striking wallpaper or paint colour to add character," explains Ann Marie Cousins of AMC Design. "Update the handrail by painting it in a contrasting colour or choose a lighting scheme with layers – such as a pendant to draw the eye up but supplemented by low level plastered in wall lights, which cast a gentle glow of light up the wall.” What Do You Put on a Stairway Wall? Soft and warm: Our carpet pads for stairs have a smooth surface that feels cushy and warm on the feet.For living room curtains, eyelet curtains are a popular choice as they offer a modern and minimalist look. If you're looking for something more traditional, pencil pleat or wave curtains are a great option.