Check out these painted stairs ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.

We love the fauxcarpet runner lookcreated by the deep blue block coloring.

Ombre Stairs

What’s happier than ombre?

Painted staircase with gray railing and black and white patterned steps

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Think you’re the biggest color fan?

You may even want to refresh your stairs every time Pantone releases theircolor of the year.

Makingnew wood look oldis aneasy DIY.

green and yellow painted stairs

Pufik

The pop of color on the riser adds a brightness to the foyer without a lot of natural light.

Simple and Classic

These gray stairs from Kammys Korner are subtle, classic and beautiful.

These half-white stairs from Three Little Birds are the perfect solution.

blue and white painted stairs

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These gray stairs from KOS Home use both paint and self-adhesive wallpaper to create a designer look.

It’s easy to findbudget-friendly wallpaperthat will create a luxury feel without a lot of money.

Banister Paint

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Already love the way your stairs look?

blue ombre stairs

Mommy Shorts

We love how the bold teal banister matches an accent door in the entryway, creating a cohesive look.

Tiled Risers

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Tile, tile, tile.

Contrast Runner

Cindy McKay Interiors

Contrast all-white steps and risers with a colorful or patterned runner.

stairs painted with pink pantone shades

Bloesem Living

This painted staircase by Cindy McKay Interiors features an abstract runner that pops against the stairs.

Metallic Risers

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Everything is prettier in pink and gold.

This color combo brightened her staircase and added a touch of glam to the space.

living room with black and white painted stairs

The Vintage Round Top

Steal this idea from Homemade Hannah.

Modern Marble

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Modernize your stairs by painting them marble.

Not only does this make a stunningmodern stair design, but it’s also fairly easy to replicate.

distressed gray staircase

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If you’re thinking of painting your stairs, you’re going to want to use a semi-gloss finish.

This finish is considered more durable than others to still produce a sheen after daily wear and tear.

Whether you paint or stain your stains depends entirely on your personality, aesthetic, and desirable end result.

stairs with top painted black

Maison de Pax

Staining your stairs is a great way to build the rustic ambiance or showoff this texture.

However, painting your stairs is a great way to add color to your room and add decorative flair.

bright green staircase

Sour Jones

peach painted ombre stairs

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stairs painted with chalkboard paint

Kammys Korner

half white and half brown painted stairs

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black stairs with a white and black runner

Bright Green Door

painted stairs with wallpaper

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staircase with a teal banister

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geometric tiled stair risers

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white painted stairs with black carpeted runner

Cindy McKay Interiors

black painted staircase with striped wall

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pink and gold metallic stairs

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white painted stairs with wood stain down the middle

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staircase with painted book covers as risers

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marble floating stairs

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