Light floor dark stairs

There are two design choices that really stand out in this picture. The first is the wonderful contrast between the light hardwood flooring used in the hallway and the dark hardwood flooring used on the stairs. The second is the handrail style used. They work together to bring a truly unique piece together.

help dark stairs with light flooring

The internet provides great inspiration for home décor but can also be contradictory and confusing. If you have a staircase in your home, you may have heard that your stairs need to be darker than the floors. But do you have to follow this design rule? We have done the research to help you answer […]

Now that we finally installed a chandelier in our foyer, I’d like to spruce up the rest of the entryway and staircase a bit. I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to take with it. So I decided to collect some pin worthy staircase inspiration. Let’s start with some gorgeous and rather unique railings and ... Read More about 20 Stunning Staircases

Graceful curving staircase. Dark wood, white trim, light hardwood floor. Gulick Group luxury home builder and design in Northern VA.

Let’s start with the obvious: stairs serve as a transition space between two floors in your home. It’s tricky to design stairs that compliment both your downstairs and upstairs flooring....

My partner in crime Sheli has been working on her new house and making every square inch of it look amazing. She’s one talented lady and works miracles with a paintbrush, but what she has do…