Make your staircase a feature this Christmas

Tis the season to deck the halls… and the stairs!

The festive season is fast approaching. Christmas decorations have started popping up in the shops, reminding us to start thinking about how we’ll transform our homes into winter wonderlands. While the Christmas tree is often the focal point of seasonal decor, there’s another space in your home that offers the perfect canvas for getting creative – your staircase.

In this blog, we’ll share some ideas and inspiration on turning your staircase into a feature this Christmas.

Why Decorate Your Stairs for Christmas?

Your staircase is a prominent feature that sees heavy foot traffic throughout the home. Decorating this space is a great way to make a big impact and really get your family and guests into the Christmas spirit as soon as they step through the door. Draping garlands, hanging stockings, or swapping out your photos for seasonal ones along the stairs turns what is often an overlooked area into a showstopping festive display.

Decorating your staircase is also a fun way to get the whole family involved in the Christmas prep. Kids will love helping to hang baubles, wrap the bannister in twinkling lights, or arrange a festive garland on the stairs. These are little touches that will bring a bit of festive magic to your home.

Choosing the right colour palette

The key to successfully decorating your stairs is to choose a cohesive theme or colour scheme. This will help tie the entire look together for maximum impact. Some classic Christmas colour palettes to consider include red and green, silver and gold, or a more modern all-white or all-blue theme. If you prefer a more minimalist approach, keep to a neutral palette with greens and wooden accessories. 

Styling the garland

For a traditional look, a garland is the perfect way to effortlessly elevate your staircase styling. Start at the highest point of the bannister and drape fresh or faux evergreen garlands along the stair railing from top to bottom, securing at key points to give it that swoop. Mix in textures by intertwining different types of garlands, like a classic pine with a glittery or snowy version, to make the garland unique to your home.

Start at the highest point of the bannister and let it flow naturally, securing at key points to prevent sagging. Mix textures by intertwining different types of garlands – perhaps a classic pine garland with a glittery metallic version.

If your staircase faces your front door, opt for a more subtle approach. Concentrate your garland at the bottom of the staircase and wrap it around the posts. Add ornaments and scatter pinecones to elevate the display; this will create a festive focal point.

Styling Tips:

• Fluff and shape garlands before hanging
• Use clear zip ties or festive ribbons to secure
• Consider using a faux garland so you can use it every year

Accessorising 

You can personalise your garland or transform your staircase by adding accessories.

• Red ribbons are a classic staircase decoration. Choose wide ribbons and tie them neatly along each post of the bannister, creating elegant bows for an elegant festive look.
• For a more simplistic idea, attach natural twine along the bannister and use miniature clothes pegs to hang your season greeting cards. This creates a beautiful visual element.
• When it comes to stockings, forget the traditional fireplace hang-up. Instead, use small stick-on hooks to hang them from the bannister. Incorporate colours from your palette and use different textures like velvet and wool to create warmth.

Fairy Lights 

Nothing says Christmas quite like twinkling lights. Let your lights trail further than the Christmas tree and onto your staircase. Opt for warm white battery-powered LED string lights with a soft, gentle glow. Look for lights with multiple settings—steady, twinkling, and fade—to create different moods.

Styling Tips

Bannister: Carefully wind lights around the entire bannister, ensuring even distribution and secure attachment.

Posts: Use a different set of lights for each post and wind around each post, making sure that the battery pack is easy to reach. 

No matter what style you choose, the key is to layer your decorations for maximum impact. Start with your base, like the garland, and then add complementary accents like baubles, ribbon, and string lights. Don’t be afraid to get creative and have fun with it!

Just like the perfect set of Christmas lights elevates your festive decor, the right flooring can transform your home. Contact us to find out how we can help you enhance your home.