Northern Virginia may be home to a diverse collection of homeowners, but that doesn’t mean everyone wants the luxury spending budget on a simple staircase upgrade. Sometimes, you can get a lot more value out of a smaller change here and there.
While we love maintaining a high level of business with our many clients at Vintage Wood Floors & Stairways, we want to provide some of the more common “quick tricks” you can do to give your interior stairs installation a little enhancement.
1) Elevate the Look with Moulding and Paneling
When moving through an installation project, details make a big difference. Putting in some complementary moulding or paneling enhances the character of your space – telling a story about the overall theme or décor of your property. You can go with more traditional options like wainscoting or raised panels, as well as modern elements like a subtle trim.
2) Refresh the Design with New Staircase Spindles
An interior stairs installation is the perfect opportunity for upgrading your spindles – especially if you have an older Virginia home that may not follow the “4-inch” rule for safety. Our team has access to all kinds of materials and designs that will elevate the look of your staircases. We can even mix styles and alternate riser decorations for a more modernized result.
3) Customize the Staircase for a Personal Touch
The more you personalize your living space, the better it matches your unique style and design goals. Customization with your interior stairs installation offers the chance to infuse your home with details like custom woodwork, family engravings, or hand-carved accents. It transforms a typically “standard” railing or stairway element into a piece that cannot be found anywhere else.
4) Improve Safety and Comfort with Support Handrails
Multi-generational families are not a strange thing in Northern Virginia. The trend of living with grandparents or younger kids is common enough that when you’re considering an interior stairs installation, you also want to look at safety. Choosing support handrails and secondary holds allows all ages in your family to remain safe as they climb up and down the stairs.
5) Maximize Space with Staircase Storage Solutions
We frequently work with local contractors we have strong relationships with whenever a client is looking for an interior stairs installation project with storage under the project. Pet houses, closet spaces, and even children’s play areas are all possible, but you want someone like our design specialists onboard to ensure proper code compliance and load bearing.
6) Enhance Visual Appeal with Decorative Elements
If you’re not completing a big project on your stairs, you can also do a number of decorative elements to boost its style. Try out things like:
• Adding stair rods that make your stairways feel more elegant and classic.
• Under-stair or step lighting is a fantastic idea for safety and overall ambiance.
• Carpet runners that reduce heavy footfalls and add warmth (especially if run all the way to a doorway).
• Painting or staining your interior stairs installation with low VOC options aligned with Virginia’s climate concerns.
• Wallpaper or accent paneling to make your stairs stand out from the rest.
• Stick on treads for safety and cushioning (although we recommend the full versions).
All these details add color and texture to your property without the cost of a complete remodel.
Transform Your Staircase with Thoughtful Upgrades
Do you need help with any of these suggestions for getting the most value out of your interior stairs installation? Our professional team at Virginia Wood Floors & Stairways can design a stunning upgrade that is both a smart investment on your part and a powerful way to infuse your décor with more details.
Call us today at (703) 206-8790 to schedule a consultation, or find us online. We will work with your unique needs and goals to design a fantastic result.