New year, new… staircase?
It’s not exactly the way the old saying goes, so your list of resolutions – from staying consistent at the gym to drinking more water and eating healthier – may not have extended to home improvements.
Restyling your home, though, is the ultimate fresh start, and something as simple as a staircase makeover could be enough to completely transform your space.
Need some inspo?
Read on for the hottest staircase design trends for 2024 – five easy, budget-friendly ways you can create the modern-styled staircase of your dreams.
1. Embrace your natural timber
Stripping back your staircase is possibly the most affordable way of freshening it up.
Wooden staircases are set to be all the rage in 2024, and simply ripping up your old carpet, sanding down the wood underneath, and restaining or resealing it can make a world of difference.
Not only does this make your staircase look great, but it also offers excellent protection for your wooden staircase parts.
Dark wood in particular is expected to become more popular this year, so if you like to keep up with the latest trends, you might want to opt for a darker wood stain.
For a touch extra, you could invest in some new brackets and end caps – in either a chrome, brushed nickel, or brass variety – to complement the beautifully warm wooden parts.
2. Add a fresh coat of paint
Re-painting is many people’s go-to when they want to give their staircases a makeover.
There are so many opportunities to experiment, and it’s one of the best ways to make your stairs more unique and personal to your home.
Bright and bold colours have reigned supreme for over five years, and this doesn’t look set to change in 2024.
However, more sophisticated colours will be a major trend this year, with softened colour palettes – like dusty rose and burgundy hues – expected to take centre stage.
No matter which colour you go for, painting your stairs is a cheap, cheerful, surefire way to breathe life back into your old apples and pears.
3. Incorporate glass into your staircase design
Natural wood paired with glass is just one of the staircase trend predictions for 2024. For staircases in need of a quick modern fix, incorporating glass into your existing staircase design is guaranteed to give your stairs a new lease of life.
Not only is glass an excellent way of modernising your staircase, but it’s also great for allowing more light to flow through your hallways, which – if your hallway is a little cramped – really helps to open up your space.
Replacing your old spindles with toughened laminated glass panels, for example, or swapping old wooden risers for glass ones, is sure to do the trick.
4. Replace odd parts
From scruffy-looking spindles to tattered treads and risers, your staircase endures lots of wear and tear.
If signs of damage and old age are beginning to show, replacing these worn parts will be enough to make your stairs look new again.
Steel parts and accessories are the go-to choice for those who want a more contemporary 21st-century look, and you could even opt for sculpted spindles for an ultra-modern feel.
5. Go open plan
If you have room in your budget, getting rid of unwanted under-stair parts is the way to go.
Having an open-plan staircase – and merging the space beneath your stairs with the rest of your interior – works particularly well if you’re going for a minimalist vibe, which has been a huge interior design trend for the past couple of years and will remain so for 2024.
If your home is on the smaller side, opening up the space beneath your stairs will help you to maximise your space, whether it’s for additional storage or to extend your living area.
Modernise your staircase in 2024 with Pear Stairs
Modernising your staircase in 2024 doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavour. At Pear Stairs, you can find a range of the highest-quality stair parts and accessories for competitive prices.
Browse their collection here, or get in touch with their team for expert staircase design advice.
