The grain of the wood steps adds visible texture, and a glass guard rail encourages an open feel.

An all-black approach can work in any style interior, from the most traditional to the most contemporary.

A seating area decorated in a black-and-white completes the look.

black painted stairs

Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio

Black Hallway Steps

Wide steps painted black will create a grounding effect in a spacious hallway.

Black stairs pair well with classic black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring for a timeless feel in this property fromFantastic Frank.

Try a deep, saturated black for a dramatic look or a charcoal black for a more subtle feel.

modern black painted stairs

Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio

Choose a semi- or high-gloss finish that is made especially for high-traffic wood finishes to increase longevity.

you could make touch-ups for minor scratches to make your painted stairs last longer.

traditional black painted stairs

Mary Patton Design

painted black metal stairs

Fantastic Frank

black painted stairs with patterned runner

John McClain Design/ Photo by Zeke Ruelas

industrial black painted stairs

Fantastic Frank

black painted stairs with black runner

Fantastic Frank

black painted stairs with white risers

Mary Patton Design

black painted stairs and banister

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byAlexandra Ribar

black painted stair risers

Michelle Berwick Design

all-black painted metal stairs

Louis Duncan-He Designs/Heather Dunbar Photography

black painted stairs with cream runner

Marie Flanigan Interiors

black painted stairs with tile risers

Calimia Home

black stairs with white risers

The Merrythought

black painted stairs natural wood handrail

Fantastic Frank

painted all-black stairs

Mary Patton Design

black painted steps

Brexton Cole Interiors

black painted stairs with patterned runner

John McClain Design/ Photo by Zeke Ruelas

soft black painted stairs

Fantastic Frank

black hand-painted stairs

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byAlexandra Ribar