One area of the home that commonly gets overlooked is the staircase. Many people don’t realize that they can use the staircase to add character to their house or simply to show off their unique style. The following guide provides you with a few unique ways you can use the Stairs in your home as a decorative piece of artwork.

Paint the Fronts of the Stairs

The first thing that people see when they look at a set of stairs is the fronts of them. A great way to make the stairs truly unique is to Paint the fronts a different color and match to your home flooring. Some people choose to paint them black so that they seem to disappear when you look at them while others chose to be more creative and use a bold color on the fronts of the stairs.

Paint Inspirational Messages on the Stairs

Another great way to decorate the stairs is to Paint Inspirational Messages onto them. This allows people to be reminded of the greatness that is inside of them, to have a great outlook on life, or simply spark a smile. It’s best to paint a background color on the fronts of the stairs first and then sketch the words you want to paint on each stair with a pencil so that you can ensure everything is spelled and spaced properly.

Stencil Designs on the Stairs

Stenciling the fronts of the stairs can also add a lot of character to them. It’s best to tape the stencil into place so that you can be sure that it doesn’t move when you start painting. You should use a small paint sponge rather than a paintbrush when applying the paint so that it doesn’t seep under the stencil and ruin the design you are trying to create.

Once you finish painting any of the designs, apply a coat of polyurethane over the fronts of the stairs so that you don’t have to worry about the paint being scuffed if someone accidentally kicks the stairs as they are climbing them. The polyurethane won’t change the overall look that you are trying to create but will protect the work, so it lasts as long as it possibly can.