Go bold with black stairs
While staircases primarily serve a functional purpose, they also offer a perfect canvas to showcase your creativity and add that little something extra to your home. Among the various design options available, a black staircase stands out as a powerful choice.
The colour black has long been associated with elegance, mystery and modernity. When applied to stairs, it creates a striking visual impact that immediately draws the eye. Black stairs command attention and make a bold statement in any environment.
One of the key advantages of black stairs is their versatility. They can complement a wide range of design styles, whether industrial, minimalist, classic or contemporary.
Optical illusion
Black has a unique ability to visually enlarge a space; dark colours recede from the viewer and the contrast created can make the rest of the room seem larger and brighter. When applied to stairs this can make a small hallway or narrow stairwell feel more spacious, especially when black stairs are paired with light-coloured walls and floors.
Not ready to paint it all black?
If painting every part of your staircase black feels a little daunting, there are plenty of ways to incorporate just a few black elements.
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Pairing black handrails, newel posts and strings with a glass balustrade can still look dramatic but allows light to pass through the glass and flood the stairs with light.
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Opting for a light carpet or stair runner with black stairs can strike that balance between your staircase feeling too dark or just right.
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If black stairs feel too bold a step, other dark colours can have the same impact – think charcoal grey, dark green or a deep blue for something a little different.
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Combining some black elements with natural timber or white for a classic monochromatic look can add real depth to your staircase and make the dark parts stand out more.
Our Black Metal collection is also a great way to bring subtle black elements into your staircase design, with black newel caps, black metal spindles, clamps and smoked glass available.
Practical black
Along with their aesthetic appeal, black stairs are also practical. The dark colour helps to conceal dirt and scuff marks, making them easier to maintain than lighter-coloured stairs. With the right materials and finish, black stairs can be durable and long-lasting, standing the test of time both in terms of style and functionality.
