I do not have an elegant staircase. It's abit narrow and quite dark. The color was too muddy although it was from the cheap "oops" paint at the depot. About 10 years ago, I decided to fill it with family photos. I loved the look. I had a ton of frames and sprayed them all black. I then spent a few weekends scanning photos and printing them out in black and white. I loved looking at the photos when I 'd run up and down the staircase. As you enter my house, there is a tiny vestibule that leads directly into a horizontal hallway. The staircase is also horizontal to the hallway so when you stop as you enter, you have a great view of a good majority of the pics!
Fast forward -10YEARS- the last photo I framed was of my nephew. He turned 10 in November. You might ask, so what's wrong with that? Well, nothing, except that since then, I have been lucky enough to have 4 more nephews and 3 more nieces. Life gets busy but come on!! So, I've decided I need a change.
I'm heading back to the depot and I'll give you a hint. When it's done, I'm hoping for a big bright new look!! Haha-not quite the Wikipedia pictured here but.....
Image via WikipediaMore like this staircase with the great mouldings!
This is my inspiration pics from DecorChick blog! Mine will never be this intricate and involved because it will only be me working on this project. Also, her staircase is wider and more open- let's face it- I want it to look like this-if it gets to resemble this from a far away distance -I'll be very happy!! So, I'm off and hope for some more snow days in the next few weeks so I can get a move on this project!! Gotta fly-Claire
Hey good luck with that ,looks like u love a challenge LOL anyhow thx for being my first follower on my site .....ive visited alot of sites and man lots of talent ....including yourself ...I feel like I cant live up to the high standards of such talent but hey thats ok as long as we love what we do , I will await your finished product thx again !!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of courage, that's a big undertaking. I am excited to see the finished job.. Stay calm.. LOL yvonne
ReplyDeleteHi Claire,
ReplyDeleteI love your photo wall! You did a great job on it. I always love to see family photo's. I wonder what color you are going to choose, I can't wait to see. Thank you so much for visiting me at Home is Where the Heart is! its been a pleasure getting to know you. I have become your newest follower..
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
Good luck! Our staircase is still boring and white, waiting for me.
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