Despite their functionality and the great opportunity they provide to express your style and enhance your décor, staircases are often overlooked in the realm of interior decorating.
However, if you’re yet to tick ‘home makeover’ off your list of 2024 goals, it’s one of the best places to start.
From switching out traditional spindles for contemporary glass panels to simply repainting or restaining, there are plenty of ways you can revive your old set of stairs to give your space the ultimate modern makeover.
If you’re the type to embrace all the latest interior design trends, our staircase specialists at Pear Stairs have compiled a list of our favourites – including staircase trends that are SO last season – that you can use for inspiration.
In: Floating staircases
Crafted from stunning materials, such as glass, metal, or wood, floating staircases effortlessly incorporate modern elegance into any space.
Floating staircases feature only treads, as the structure is supported by a large hidden stringer – giving the illusion that the steps are suspended in mid-air.
Not only does this help to create an intriguing design feature, but it can also open up even the smallest of hallways and landing spaces, allowing more light to flow freely through your space.
Out: Straight staircases
Once a staple of traditional home design, straight staircases have descended in the ranks of contemporary staircase trends. Instead, there’s been a shift towards more intricate configurations, like L-shaped or spiral stairs, in recent years.
Not only are these types of configurations more visually interesting, but they also open up the opportunity for you to utilise the space underneath your stairs – be it for additional storage or to create a cosy seating area.
In: Glass panels
If you’re looking for a quick cost-effective way to transform your apples and pears, glass panels are an excellent way to do it.
There are plenty of possibilities, from floor-to-ceiling glass safety panels and glass spindles to glass risers and clamped glass balustrades.
Allowing ample light to flood your hallway, glass staircase elements exude sophistication, and are a popular choice for those looking to bring their home into the 21st century.
Out: Dark stains
Whether you love or loathe the clean whitewashed look that many homeowners have adopted, there’s no denying that dark staircase stains are on their way out.
Whether you paint your staircase a crisp white shade, bleach the wood itself to brighten it up, or use a natural oil wood stain to achieve a lighter timber, you’re guaranteed a fresh new style that’ll look great in your home for years to come.
In: Smart stairs
With smart technology creeping more and more into our everyday lives, it comes as no surprise that smart stairs are gaining traction.
Tech-savvy stairs are all the rage, with homeowners incorporating everything from automated lighting systems to motion sensors to contribute to the overall convenience and efficiency of modern living.
Out: Carpeted stairs
Sleek surfaces. Natural textures.
They’re the pinnacle of modern interior design, so many people renovating their homes are choosing to ditch their carpet in favour of embracing the natural wood underneath.
Not only does this revitalise the charm of traditional staircases, but it also contributes to the minimalist barely-there aesthetic – which, if you’ve scrolled on Pinterest, you’ll know is the in-thing in 2024.
Need help designing your staircase?
Whether you’re making a few small modifications, or you’re ripping your old staircase out and starting completely from scratch, we can help here at Pear Stairs.
Our team of skilled designers and craftspeople have been helping our customers design their dream staircases for many years, and we’d be more than happy to help bring your vision to life.
To find out more about renovating your staircase with us, or to talk more about the latest staircase trends with our experts, call 01938 553 311 – or email us at webenquiries@pearstairs.co.uk and we’ll be in touch to answer your questions!
