Staircase Side Wall Painting Ideas for your Home

By painting the wall, you give an otherwise boring or unattended place an easy artistic flair.

It is commonly known that the staircase is one of your interior design’s most significant yet neglected features. It serves as both the entrance to your home and frequently the architectural focal point. The wall of the staircase can be painted, which is a great way to enhance your staircase and add something fresh to your hallway.

Complete staircase makeovers can be expensive and impractical, so the best way to refresh the appearance of the entire space is to decorate the wall of your stairway. By painting the wall, you give an otherwise boring or unattended place an easy artistic flair.

All about: wall painting ideas

Incredible staircase side wall painting ideas

The wall colours that seem appropriate to you are the ones that work best for staircases. Here are some suggestions for paint colours to consider and what each one accomplishes:

 

All white

Never fail to appreciate the strength of white! Particularly when there is a confined or extremely narrow staircase, white paint adds brightness to what can frequently be a dark place. Additionally, white can serve as a background on which more audacious designs might stand out. 

A white staircase wall can make any aspects in your hallway that you want to stand out, such as brightly coloured stair rugs, even more noticeable.

Source: Pinterest

Pair two colours

Black and white or white and green together generate a tidy, cheerful look for a classic look. The colour blue has a relaxing effect and imparts a peaceful atmosphere. Black and white are another timeless colour combination you can use that never goes out of style. Black and white can be cleverly used to create a stylish look. There are subtle ways to use black, so it does not have to be intimidating. 

Source: Pinterest

know about: stair tiles design

Bright colours lead the way

The colour that shines brightly is one of the greatest paint shades for hall staircase walls. It effectively draws the attention of any individual who wishes to use the stairway to ascend or descend. 

Bright colours are a great choice for staircase walls since they blend in with the background (of the staircase) and do not overpower it as a bedroom or kitchen wall might. Bright staircase wall designs can also bring a little optimism, and they are functional no matter the weather outside the home!

Source: Pinterest

 

Dark and dramatic

Particularly in a classic home, rich hues like deep reds, greys, or purples can evoke a distinct sense of luxury. These hues on the staircase walls combine beautifully with the dark wood stairs to produce a sumptuous colour scheme that hints at opulence and tradition. For a more upscale appearance, hang a centrepiece on the wall.

Source: Pinterest

 

Pastel paints

Contrarily, pastel colours are fantastic for imparting radiance and a playful vibe to a staircase. These hues produce a great airy feeling by reflecting natural light. A staircase is made fresh and inviting by the use of pastel pinks and mint greens, which work well with natural wood for a pleasingly earthy appearance. 

Of course, yellow conjures up sunlight and joy, while delicate pink tones are playful and lively.

Source: Pinterest

 

Add a mural

Your house can benefit greatly from a mural, which can provide a striking design that stands out. It is the ideal area to express your creativity because staircase walls are frequently huge, vacant places. Anything from a delicate floral motif to a bright geometric pattern might be your mural.

Source: Pinterest

 

Create a textured effect with paint

Tiles on the staircase walls give a sophisticated appearance, Although they can be expensive and time-consuming to install, you can replicate this aesthetic with paint. A stunning, well-planned design can be created with the individuality and complicated patterns found in tiles. 

Source: Pinterest

 

Clever accents

No need to go to tremendous measures to paint the entire wall of your staircase. An eye-catching accent can be created by a colour stripe that runs just above the stringer of a staircase, especially if it is a rich colour like orange. To create a subtly coordinated design, you may use this accent colour to match the colour of a certain piece of artwork or decoration in your hallway.

Source: Pinterest

 

Vertical stripes

Vertical stripes painted on your wall might provide the appearance of greater height if your area is fairly small or if your stairway feels a bit confining. Use lovely pastels to achieve this with more finesse, or use bright, strong colours for a lively appearance.

Source: Pinterest

 

Attention grabber

An appropriate location for the gallery—a glimpse into your personality—is a staircase wall. You must pick photographs and frames that go together and have a common theme. The complementary paint colours and artwork can spark a discussion.

Source: Pinterest

FAQs

Which two-tone colours work best for the walls of a staircase?

Maroon and peach, blue and white, and black and white are the most widely used two-tone colours.

Can the colour of the steps differ from that of the staircase wall?

There is no requirement that stairs be darker than the staircase wall. You can paint your stairs any colour you like as long as it matches your walls and vice versa.

Was this article useful?
  • 😃 (1)
  • 😐 (0)
  • 😔 (0)

Recent Podcasts

  • Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 45Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 45
  • Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 44Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 44
  • Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 43Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 43
  • Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 42Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 42
  • Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 41Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 41
  • Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 40Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 40