Tips to Make Your Home More Elegant and Classy with Wooden Staircases

Nothing beats the charm of a finely-finished wooden staircase, especially when it is done properly. While renovating or for a new home, these staircases can lend an elegant and classy look. The beautiful thing about wood is that it can be crafted and finished based on your preferences and add enticing elegance to your home. These staircases need not be intricately carved to be beautiful. At times the greatest charm is in simplicity and elegance, and all that is needed to get it right is the design and wood to make it a reality. 

Wooden Staircases

Design Your Staircases

Depending on your budget, you may choose to design your staircases on your own or get in a professional designer. Wood is an elegant material, and if you’re to do justice to it, you need to spend a while checking on designs that can look outstanding in your home. If you’re on a budget, you may choose to use an online design template or website to design your wooden staircase. Most sites let you set measurements and dimensions of your room and help you pick designs recommended by professionals, which perfectly match your room space. You get to save money when you design online while getting a glimpse into options that you may not have thought of without inspiration. 

Wooden staircases come in a wide range of styles and designs, and you can choose from quarter landing stairs, large straight flights, spiral and arched stairs and plus winder, just to name a few. The beautiful traditional design can lend your home a quiet elegance, while a simple staircase with open rails and vertical wood slats can make your home look more sophisticated. Curved stairways are ideal if you’re trying to add a bit of ‘oomph’ into limited space, while you can go more modern and elegant with a space-saving staircase, smartly set off with stainless steel and glass balustrades.

Choose the Right Wood 

From walnut to hardwood, the options ahead of you can leave you overwhelmed. Quite often, the type of wood you choose depends on your design, existing room décor and what materials you plan to use along with your wooden staircase if any. Poplar, beech, ash, white oak and hickory are economical options if you’re on a tight budget. These woods come in different shades and are generally easy to cut and finish. 

Wooden Staircases

Red oak, birch, hard maple, cherry and walnut are mid-priced hardwoods and are well-grained and finish well. If you choose cherry, be prepared for its gradual darkening over time. Its beautiful markings are ideal, though, if you'd like luxury at a reasonable price. Mahogany and teak are the highest priced woods but are well worth the investment. If you'd like to be a bit adventurous, you can try out different combinations of wood for your stair treads, risers and stringers. Some types of wood are naturally beautiful and don’t need any colours to complete them. You may choose to use a wood stain, though, if you want to tone it to the right colour to blend with your surroundings. Choosing the right wood will make the difference. 

In summary, wood is such a versatile material that you can design it however you want to. It is durable and its timeless elegance and quality will make the perfect addition to your home. Moreover, your staircase is often the first thing your visitors see, and a smartly designed staircase leaves a lasting impression. A wooden staircase adds value to your home, besides making it more elegant and classy.