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8 STEPS TO A BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE

When we move into a house, we usually focus our attention on refreshing the main rooms. We don’t really think about the staircase, but it is one of the focal points as you enter your home, so you want it to make a good first impression, and to be a welcoming sight for you and your family.

The easiest way to update it is to change the carpet or runner for a new design. You can transform the spindles and banister by painting or replacing, as well as giving the treads and risers a fresh look with a new paint colour or stencilled print.

1 Paint the spindles and banister

The most affordable way to give your staircase a whole

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