Traditional White and Dark Wood Staircases

<div class="post-body entry-content"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcSx5Qn1coqCJflzKaPqroRHY-Y9k2mLD8zVMAGVh1U5GjreIEv06Ps8G3qatyR1jIUP4HFfparzBHUMN9th1DDKcegqqc4JX-EfFqBOrHaCbJxCZ_ypNorIuxdoSPiaA0jUJeBHgBn17/s1600/1+via+bhg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcSx5Qn1coqCJflzKaPqroRHY-Y9k2mLD8zVMAGVh1U5GjreIEv06Ps8G3qatyR1jIUP4HFfparzBHUMN9th1DDKcegqqc4JX-EfFqBOrHaCbJxCZ_ypNorIuxdoSPiaA0jUJeBHgBn17/s400/1+via+bhg.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Better Homes and Gardens)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Staircases are a prominent and striking feature in a home.  Those with painted white risers and dark stained treads and handrails are a trademark of traditional and elegant design.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The gently arched doorways in this lovely foyer enhance the silhouette of the curved staircase with its classically turned balusters and softly rounded, bottom stairs.      </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDo8W12CnU85tMjF7TZkLywslMMgnSyIutTF6hTtHPej5jsAjlI63TFAUY-WZ4mFmHYSdIAUMjQpElIei0WRbD009dvSEQ5yJTiM9zadAIxwKRsSvnyrDLqlvV4QuZ0ttrcQMqcKlXoWwI/s1600/2+lux+furniture+design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDo8W12CnU85tMjF7TZkLywslMMgnSyIutTF6hTtHPej5jsAjlI63TFAUY-WZ4mFmHYSdIAUMjQpElIei0WRbD009dvSEQ5yJTiM9zadAIxwKRsSvnyrDLqlvV4QuZ0ttrcQMqcKlXoWwI/s400/2+lux+furniture+design.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Lux Furniture Design)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Balustrades with squared newel posts and unadorned spindles are well suited for a home with a more transitional design style. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUTn_t5SB_CglPHj3jlSKNQYaso4ArzFeuGVnz8uYYYXvSJCuqK4NqWgpoMi8abYNkmExScUDcZxeIWW5SdMvSyQMipVQKZ0EcyfhhI7D0tVc_GtcPGiL_0aZLIWtf9oUJkchtEIZ-4gM/s1600/3+via+pinterest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUTn_t5SB_CglPHj3jlSKNQYaso4ArzFeuGVnz8uYYYXvSJCuqK4NqWgpoMi8abYNkmExScUDcZxeIWW5SdMvSyQMipVQKZ0EcyfhhI7D0tVc_GtcPGiL_0aZLIWtf9oUJkchtEIZ-4gM/s400/3+via+pinterest.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Pinterest)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">This gorgeous central staircase is layered with a soft and simple wool runner, effectively muffling the sound of footsteps as well as protecting the finish on the treads and risers.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ujiORJc3kNb0K0WK5LVzABsRaot170JPcaYim1xFEJEtuKDYaSDLqLfonOKxukaHWmRCd998v5QRCo_Baiupldf4DYB_SnfOx9JXNEEUg9oHE7mp0YpPOli9g8bQzmwMiLM5qRnKI7ik/s1600/4+McIntyre+Capron+Architects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ujiORJc3kNb0K0WK5LVzABsRaot170JPcaYim1xFEJEtuKDYaSDLqLfonOKxukaHWmRCd998v5QRCo_Baiupldf4DYB_SnfOx9JXNEEUg9oHE7mp0YpPOli9g8bQzmwMiLM5qRnKI7ik/s400/4+McIntyre+Capron+Architects.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(McIntyre Capron Architects)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The home of Jennifer Lopez is soft and sophisticated, its long, sweeping staircase accentuating the feeling of quiet, gracious elegance.    </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR77f29UudQ1iPOrPKZiwuJhw-szJMoozeEZfJbVQtB8kfc0rsT6FGRtr5JFazWuzZXgVg8Vp7UofScBVtmRMiWa2weiVvqIU8nQmeU5Y7tyVY-RHdbH_AANGSq85nLmWTz2hwC5OYQkH6/s1600/5+veranda+jennifer+lopez.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR77f29UudQ1iPOrPKZiwuJhw-szJMoozeEZfJbVQtB8kfc0rsT6FGRtr5JFazWuzZXgVg8Vp7UofScBVtmRMiWa2weiVvqIU8nQmeU5Y7tyVY-RHdbH_AANGSq85nLmWTz2hwC5OYQkH6/s400/5+veranda+jennifer+lopez.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Veranda Magazine)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Rich, cherry hardwood floors blend seamlessly with dark stained newel posts and handrails, highlighting the beautiful white millwork found throughout this stately home.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-_1zTgobegt4g8oL_nnFtHyG7zQzP7uL9F7k-DYySadjc0LuEYPpGm-0zPJzhzTSgn0L0Tc_Q6kFGlnc7x9VO64Qb8uLxpvzytlqBOIsfLaibS9Sz5eQgXaCYsZus9QzaaiNknsWHArZ/s1600/6+newal+anchors+and+balustrade+via+bhg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-_1zTgobegt4g8oL_nnFtHyG7zQzP7uL9F7k-DYySadjc0LuEYPpGm-0zPJzhzTSgn0L0Tc_Q6kFGlnc7x9VO64Qb8uLxpvzytlqBOIsfLaibS9Sz5eQgXaCYsZus9QzaaiNknsWHArZ/s400/6+newal+anchors+and+balustrade+via+bhg.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Better Homes and Gardens)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Delicate white spindles emphasize the soaring height and second story balcony in this grand and gorgeous space.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FrD0gHgNm7y-1RHnsB5zAiAas0AcgP12NiRFJfz0hLKAnmeLcCz6o3Bst3rjOj0KlkqEuhWl4CMFtm-1iNYEqdfZkyX4htFglf4CXgZnItAybwogCHk0FWYKN5F5yTdLId4e_VunH8B3/s1600/7+archzine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FrD0gHgNm7y-1RHnsB5zAiAas0AcgP12NiRFJfz0hLKAnmeLcCz6o3Bst3rjOj0KlkqEuhWl4CMFtm-1iNYEqdfZkyX4htFglf4CXgZnItAybwogCHk0FWYKN5F5yTdLId4e_VunH8B3/s400/7+archzine.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Archzine)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The crisp, linear profile of the staircase and panel molding allows the dramatic chandelier in this stunning foyer to take center stage. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPlv48cElOswwqrYUIa-fN-NfMwJVfuhOdC7rmM6B9rfEUp1alXH2rHlqTB9CVxlQpJNZnzH0t0fG1cRIUCGsfhkMfTSYM42wQ5oJwKIykANbrWm4IPUd2fQC1SBcl3WlwULXI38J0WOh/s1600/8+via+inspire+and+charm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPlv48cElOswwqrYUIa-fN-NfMwJVfuhOdC7rmM6B9rfEUp1alXH2rHlqTB9CVxlQpJNZnzH0t0fG1cRIUCGsfhkMfTSYM42wQ5oJwKIykANbrWm4IPUd2fQC1SBcl3WlwULXI38J0WOh/s400/8+via+inspire+and+charm.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(via Charm-and-Design)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the striking contrast of a white and dark wood staircase.  It's a timeless design element in a traditional home, destined to beautifully endure the test of time. </div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div>

Traditional White and Dark Wood Staircases

(via Better Homes and Gardens) Staircases are a prominent and striking feature in a home.  Those with painted white risers and dark stained ...

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