Staircase Wallpaper

Wallpaper only goes on walls, right?

Wrong.

Yes we know it's called wallpaper, and we know it's supposed to go on walls. We're just telling you it doesn't have to.

There are plenty of places you can hang wallpaper in your home. All you need is a good, clean surface that's been well-prepared, the right measurements for those tricky corners, and some imagination.

So today I thought we'd look at a particularly innovative alternative to the classic wallpaper print: staircase wallpaper.

I'm not entirely sure who first came up with the idea to hang wallpaper on their stairs, but lately I've seen loads of different designers use the idea, and I have to say I think it looks great.

It's a really interesting alternative to boring old carpet, especially if you have some lovely wooden stairs that you don't want to cover up, like in this image. Wallpapering the stairs can really make your hallway come alive, and there's loads of different ways you can do it. Stick to one pattern for some continuity, or go wild and have a different print on each step to really draw some attention to your staircase.

There's nothing stopping you papering over the top of your stairs too if you want a really off-the-wall design. And if you're worried about the wallpaper being damaged (and you're a dab-hand at D.I.Y) then you can cover each print with a protective layer of acrylic. It's easy enough to get hold of, and all you'll have to do is cut it to size, drill a few holes, and fasten it to the staircase to protect your wallpaper from muddy boots and sharp heels!




You could even order a custom wallpaper and have any image you like. All you'd have to do it cut the correct measurements and hey presto! You've got yourself a brilliant, innovative design in a place you never thought you could have one.

So to all those of you twiddling your thumbs and wondering what interior design task you can conquer next...

...step up!

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