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16 Staircase Gallery Wall Ideas to Inject Spark into Your Space
Adding favorite pictures, clocks, and family portraits to a staircase gallery wall is a beautiful way to showcase your personal style. You can line the pictures in orderly rows running up the staircase wall or use the same type of frame to unify the images. The photographs turn a boring, plain wall into an artistic showpiece.
Family portraits show how your family has changed through the years as they run up the staircase wall. However, you can intermingle collections of clocks, favorite paintings, sayings, and embroidery with the portraits. Here’s a collection of staircase gallery walls for you to browse while getting great ideas for how to decorate your own wall.
01 of Christmas Themed Staircase
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- 1728cedarhedge
A garland drapes over the deep wood staircase railing in the entry. Presents are arranged in the corner under white wainscoting along with a wood bench covered by a fur throw and a Christmas pillow. Artwork of winter scenes hangs on the wall under the staircase in black frames. Two black silhouettes in black oval frames also hang on the wall.
02 of Staircase Gallery Wall In a Bright Entrance
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- houseofrad405
This bright entryway includes a white wall with a dark staircase railing going upstairs. The two black doors against the far wall include four panes of glass on each door. A modern side table sits on along the wall with large potted plants on the far side and two large candle holders on it. A black door sits opposite the white staircase. Two round nested tables sit in the foreground with a small potted plant in a black tray on the larger table. A light-colored rug rests on the light wood floor. A square grid of nine pictures includes three gold rectangles inside white matting with gold frames at the top. The remaining six pictures are underneath the three gold images on a white wall next to the staircase.
03 of Family Portraits on a Staircase Gallery Wall
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- jlovingandliving
A beige rug covers this staircase going down.
The warm wood rail, newel post, and newel cap are contrasted with decorative iron balusters. A small tree sits in the corner of the stairwell. The far wall is covered by nine family portraits with white matting and a dark wood frame. The portraits are arranged in lines of three with the three horizontal rectangles being in the middle line. Two circular images with white matting and a thin wood frame sit on the lefthand wall around a portrait of a bride.
04 of Decorative Staircase Gallery Wall
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- decorformycalamity
A decorative iron baluster rises in front of a staircase gallery wall. The light-colored wood rail matches the light-colored tread of the stairs. The stairwell is painted white. The portraits are framed in a variety of rectangular frames. They surround a 19th-century-style portrait in an oval frame. A decorative white and gold-colored chandelier hangs in front of the staircase. The wall below the stairs features more pictures in rectangular frames.
05 of Light-Colored Staircase Gallery Wall
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- cassandradesign
A white library catalog cabinet sits in front of a rising staircase. Three succulents sit in a white pot hanging from the cabinet. The light wood rail and tread provide a counterpoint to the white newel post and white balusters. The staircase gallery wall is covered by small and medium-sized portraits in a variety of black frames. Most portraits include white matting while a few use black matting. A Tenney Avenue sign hangs in the middle of the gallery wall.
06 of Grid of Family Portraits in a Staircase Gallery Wall
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- beydindesign
Nine black and white portraits hang in a symmetrical grid above a staircase with a white rail and a white banister. The portraits hanging on an off-white wall include a large white matte inside the light-colored wood frame. Black hardware connects the white staircase rail to the wall.
07 of Black Framed Portraits On a Staircase Gallery Wall
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- fort.howard.farmhouse
The words “this is us” are written in black script on the light-colored staircase wall. Three black and white portraits with white matting and black frames sit vertically underneath each word for a total of nine pictures. They are offset so the vertical lines rise in union with the staircase. The light brown rail with gold-colored hardware matches the wood of the staircase tread. The white risers match the white wall stringer. A black curtain rod with a long white curtain hangs over a bright window at the top of the staircase.
08 of White Riser Staircase with Gallery Wall
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- cassandradesign
Stained wood handrail with white balusters is fitted to a staircase with landing. A black frame staircase galley wall is mounted above the stained wood stair treads featuring white painted risers.
09 of Clock Display on a Staircase Gallery Wall
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- archerhillcottageaz
The white staircase banister rises above a wall covered with a display of clocks, antler hangers, and a mirror. A wood bench with two pillows and an old pot filled with dried flowers sit underneath the display in a nook formed by the staircase. A decorative round mirror sits on the lefthand wall. Behind the white banister is a grouping of images in wood frames. Most of the frames are rectangular but two frames are in the shape of an oval bringing the circular motif of the clocks to the wall behind the banister.
10 of Entryway with Staircase Gallery Wall
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- house_of_7feathers
Rustic entryway round table is placed next to a rustic wood sawhorse bench lit by a brass sconce. The bench stands on a tan vintage runner rug under a wood and brass frame staircase gallery wall.
11 of Black and White Staircase Gallery Wall
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- house.
becomes.home
An empty wicker basket sits in front of the white staircase with dark wood treads, rails, and caps. A worn red rug lays on a light-colored wood floor. Underneath two large rectangular pictures with black frames and white matting sits a small wooden bench. Two light brown shoes were left underneath the bench. A large warm brown purse and jacket hang just above the white wainscoting near the large pictures. A small black lamp illuminates them. On the staircase is a wicker basket holding a potted tree. A small wood table with clear plastic legs holds a large pot filled with flowers. A large ornate frame hangs on the wall above the staircase.
12 of Horse Portraits on a Staircase Gallery Wall
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- house.becomes.home
Two large pictures of horses hang in the light-colored entryway with white wainscoting. A closed black door is to the right of the large pictures. A sign hangs above the door. A small black lamp illuminates a purse and jacket hanging on the wall.
A wooden bench with a wicker basket below it sits underneath the pictures. A light-colored rug rests on a wood floor. The white staircase rising to the left includes dark-colored caps, rail, and treads.
13 of White Shiplap Staircase Gallery Wall
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- fallons.homestead
A white shiplap wall with three wood planter boxes sits in front of a rising staircase. The planter boxes include flowering plants. A black bench holding a woven basket of flowers with two throw pillows on it sits on the dark wood floor. A mustard yellow blanket drapes off the right side of the bench. A chest with three white pumpkins sits next to the first stair. A worn red rug lays on the floor. The dark wood of the staircase tread is offset by the white of the riser. A dark-gray wall behind the staircase includes a collection of unique antiques.
14 of Simple Staircase Gallery Wall
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- bear_creek_farmhouse
A black sign with the words, “Welcome to Bear Creek” hangs on the second-floor wall above the staircase.
The light-blue wall has a white baseboard and white trim around the bedroom door. The second floor boasts an oak hardwood floor. The black metal banister provides a counterpoint to the decorative white posts. A dog’s head is seen through the bedroom door.
15 of Wood Lockers In Front of a Staircase Gallery Wall
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- cutertudor
Four wood lockers sit in this farmhouse entryway. A warm wood front door opens onto a light wood staircase rising to the second floor. A metal chandelier with large glass beads hangs from the ceiling. A small white stool with a potted plant on it sits behind the open front door. The gallery displays a variety of signs, mirrors, and images such as an image of George Washington, black silhouettes, and signs. A wicker basket, two jars, and a black case sit on the rustic wood lockers. To the right, you can see the hallway heading to other areas of the house.
16 of Simple Staircase Gallery Wall
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- 1900stonefarmhouse
A thick brown rug covers the staircase in the main living area of the house.
The living area has a warm wood floor. The staircase features a light wood banister with a decorative black iron baluster. Portraits with a white frame hang along the staircase wall. Lamps above each portrait illuminate the images.
17 staircase gallery wall ideas
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Update the look of your home and add some personal touches with these modern, beautiful and inspiring staircase gallery wall ideas.
We moved into a house last year that we love. I realized once we moved in that because of the open plan and where our windows and doors are located that there isn’t a lot of wall space to hang pictures or art. I kind of miss having family pictures around and then I realized we have a lot of wall space in our stairwell. I have been searching different staircase photo gallery wall ideas to get inspired for my own space. This is a roundup of my favorite ideas.
I’m so excited to get started! Check out inspiration I’ve found for my master bedroom, guest bedroom, entry table and a small bathroom.
Click on the link below each photo to find more information about each gallery wall.
Beautiful farmhouse gallery wall idea from The Little White Farmhouse on Instagram
I love all the different monograms and personality in this gallery wall from Bless ‘Er House. And she does a great job going step by step how she created this look.
Big white frames and black and white photos look cohesive and modern from Dear Lillie
Another great option from Great Neighborhood Homes
This is a great option for a smaller staircase from Liz Marie Blog
I love the gold frames and pinks from the floral prints from Mandarina Studio
I love that this simple wall has such an impact from Cup of Jo. What a great way to display family memories.
I love this gallery wall layout from Better Homes and Gardens
Remember that gallery walls aren’t just for photos.
Love the key and clock from Life On Shady LaneThis is such a beautiful way to display family photos from hgtv
There’s so much personality in this gallery wall from Tonya Staab
This is a great layout from Rm House of Noise.
A great option for frames at the landing instead of going up the stairs from Bria Hammel interiors.
Black and white always looks classic and clean and this layout is also interesting and cool (and that desk! I want the desk!)
Another option for black and white frames with black and white photos.
I love when there is a surprise in a gallery wall. Maybe a piece or something that is a little unexpected and that’s how I feel about the butterfly. This is a great gallery wall from here.
Gold frames and sconces
I like that this is a little different with the frames touching. Find this gallery wall at Thrifty decor chick.
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8146821 f19d54f5Stairs in the interior: choosing paintings and decor
Stairs in the interior of the house - the most passing place, besides - one of the most difficult to decorate and select paintings.
A non-standard angle, lack of light and a small area often lead to the fact that when decorating a house this space remains underestimated.
What should be taken into account when choosing decorations and paintings, so that the interior of a flight of stairs looks harmonious and at the same time spectacular? How to choose works of art for the wall near the stairs, we tell in the article. nine0003
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Staircase interior design features
The wall near the stairs has its pros and cons. Its main advantage compared to walls in other rooms is the lack of furniture to focus on, which means there are more options for hanging pictures.
- firstly, a non-standard angle, which must be taken into account when arranging the decor; nine0016
- secondly, often a small area and poor natural light. In a narrow and dark space, interior decor is often in the shade, so many do not see the point in devoting time to it.
This problem has a good solution - individual lighting. It not only adds light where it is lacking, but also creates a special atmosphere around the decor and allows you to see the details; - thirdly, it is not always possible to find a point of direct view from a sufficient distance on the stairs - this creates, for example, a problem for placing and viewing large format paintings; nine0016
- Fourthly, there is a great specificity of placing several paintings above the stairs, since all the paintings are placed at different heights.
"Solo", artist Yury Kartavtsev
What to choose for decorating stairs?
Staircase wall decor can vary from photos of family members and paintings to consoles, mirrors and flowers.
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As a rule, the choice depends on:
- the interior style of the house. Modern abstractions in combination with English classics can look a little strange, like a classic landscape in a massive frame with gilding in a high-tech interior.
At the same time, no one canceled the eclecticism and bold experiments of fusion. True, most likely, in this case, the help of a specialist will be required so as not to slide into kitsch. nine0016 - the role of stairs in the interior. If it is the central element of the interior, then two options are possible here: complete color and stylistic harmony or, conversely, contrast. Both solutions are correct.
If the task of visually highlighting the wall above the flight of stairs is not worth it, then you can stop at a laconic decor of a neutral color palette.
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SMART tip: if you have a clear idea of what you want to place on the stairs, but do not understand how to do it correctly, contact a professional stylist or decorator who will help you put together the right and aesthetic composition of different elements . nine0003
If you're not a fan of complex compositions over stairs, painting might be for you. Let's talk about the paintings along the stairs.
How to choose paintings for the stairs?
Combining the style of the painting with the style of decorating the rooms connected by the stairs is a delicate moment. The picture can support the overall style and be a link, or it can go against the grain and play the role of an accent.
Colors and subjects can be very different: from classical landscapes, still lifes and portraits to abstract and conceptual works of contemporary authors. nine0003
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General recommendations
When choosing paintings for the wall of the stairs, you should consider the size of the flight of stairs and the wall above it. The picture should be proportional to the width of the stairs and the size of the wall.
“By the water”, artist Oleg Korchagin. Style — Alexandra Pylenkova (Happy Collection Studio), design — Ekaterina Yablokova.
On narrow, windowless stairs, designers recommend combining works of art with mirrors or stained glass to help visually enlarge the space.
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If one work is placed on the stairs, it will be the main point of attraction, a semantic accent. When there are two, three or more paintings, you can play with space and organize them on the wall in different ways. In this case, two points should be remembered:
- firstly, to maintain balance, the angle of the central line of the wall gallery must match the angle of the stairs;
- secondly, each work should be clearly visible during the ascent and descent. nine0023
- Let's visually divide the picture horizontally and vertically in half.
- The center of the painting, where the lines converge, should be at eye level, that is, approximately 154-158 cm from the floor.
At what height should the paintings be placed?
To resolve this issue, let's turn to the museum standard:
These figures are indicative and may be adjusted up or down depending on the height of those who live in the house.
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The height of the room also affects the height of the paintings. If there are very high ceilings on the landing, then it would be advisable to place the paintings higher so as not to upset the balance of perception of the room.
Photo of staircase interior from Pinterest
Picture frame on the stairs
There are no strict rules on whether or not to decorate a picture for a staircase in a frame. At the same time, we, in turn, recommend not to neglect the baguette for better preservation of the work of art. The staircase is a passageway, which means that the probability of accidentally touching the picture is higher here. In the event of a fall, the corners of the picture will be protected by the frame from damage. nine0003
Staircase interior photo from Pinterest
The choice of frame color and style depends on the style and color scheme of the staircase interior.
Staircase is an interesting and unusual place in a private house. Properly selected and placed decor and art creates a special atmosphere that connects the floors.
