Wallpaper Tight Stairs

Posted on | January 12, 2009 | 8 Comments

Our front stairs are really tight and awkward. A few visitors have suggested that we rip them out and put in a more modern version. I refuse. I love the charm of our old house. I just need some wallpaper and better light like the image above from smosch.com. Below is a shot of our stairs when you first enter the house.

Category: interiors, wallpaper

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8 Responses to “Wallpaper Tight Stairs”

Vanya @ Endless Inspiration
January 12th, 2009 @ 11:50 am

Definately stick to your guns and keep your stairs with their wonderful character; perhaps you could paint them a lighter colour. A random pattern wallpaper will help disguise the lumps and bumps in the wall too.
elisabeth
January 12th, 2009 @ 12:47 pm

I'd paint them red, with glossy deck paint!
CaraBella
January 12th, 2009 @ 5:20 pm

Ooh! I love the wallpaper idea! I can see why some would suggest to replace the narrow staircase, but I'm with you on loving the charm :) For sure, cute wallpaper would highlight the charm!
Anonymous
January 12th, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

Love the stairs! Paper will be fantastic.
Brittany Noel
January 12th, 2009 @ 10:29 pm

I love spiral stairs. I think a bright wallpaper would be perfect! It would make them feel exciting and a little Alice in Wonderlandish maybe :)
Amy
January 13th, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

wow that second photo totally looks like the charles sheeler painting.

add color!
katy elliott
January 13th, 2009 @ 4:31 pm

I see what you mean. Like this one….

http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2006/sheeler/index.shtm
Anonymous
April 8th, 2009 @ 8:51 pm

Should you get a copy of Charles Sheeler's Stair painting and hang it on the little wall we see?. What a coincidence …. Beautiful rendition.
But … be leery of using a wide striped wallpaper in your hallway if your walls are not true and straight. Old Town house walls have a life of their own.
LOVE your blog!!!! CS