60 Simply Stunning Staircase Designs

These staircase designs, seen in the HGTV Designer of the Year Awards, take these entryways to a whole new level.

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White Transitional Foyer With Staircase

There's a big sense of space immediately upon stepping into the home, with ceilings soaring up to 12 feet high.

From: Brad Ramsey Interiors

Historic White Farmhouse Foyer With Geometric Period Details

This historic, 19th century white farmhouse foyer features original hardwood floors, geometric green wallpaper, and thoughtful period details throughout.

From: Hudson Design

Contemporary Scandinavian Style Entry and Staircase

Step inside this contemporary, California and Scandinavian style foyer and note the black railing on the wooden stairs up to the second level. A built-in wooden closet offers storage upon entry.

From: Natalie Myers

White and Brown Staircase Lined With Art

The home's staircase is a mix of white and rich chocolate trim. Art lines the walls to take advantage of blank space.

From: Isabel Ladd Interiors

Plaid Foyer in 1924 Georgian Style Home

This 1924 home is warm, inviting, and a bit eclectic. Patterned hall runners, plaid wallpaper and modern art fill the foyer with unique touches.

From: Mark Lavender

Green and Gold Foyer With Tiger Print Wallpaper

This transitional, green and gold foyer features show stopping tiger print wallpaper, an emerald-green painted staircase, gray runner carpeting, and an antique entryway table displaying an arrangement of plum branches.

From: Massucco Warner Interior Design

Grand Staircase View

A black farmhouse style chandelier hangs above a neutral sectional with a grand view of the black and white staircase in this contemporary living room.

From: Haus Interior Design

Black and White Contemporary Staircase

This contemporary staircase features textured, gray carpeting, black and white handrails and a modern swirl design.

From: Haus Interior Design

Transitional Foyer Filled With Neutral Style

Step inside this welcoming foyer filled with neutral wall tones, textures and warm hardwood flooring. The stairs are upgraded with a brass railings that compliment the round mirror and rattan bench. Even the pup prefers the entryway as a place to call home.

From: Rumor Designs

Modern, Colorful Living Room With Bright Yellow Spiral Staircase

This modern, colorful living room features a bright yellow spiral staircase, clean white walls, vibrant abstract artwork, and a fun green floral accent chair.

From: Regan Baker

Modern Spiral Stairs

The spiral staircase with warm hardwood steps and matching flooring draws guests inside this modern, sophisticated home infused with Korean heritage.

From: Beyond Interior Design

Stairs With At-Home Bar Nook

This stairway makes use of the storage space under the stairs by adding a home bar.

From: Lorna Gross

Entryway of London Flat

The entryway of this London flat shows off the grand staircase and a casual sitting area with a yellow sofa.

From: Lucinda Loya Interiors

Floating Wood Staircase in Living Room

The floating wood staircase goes with the clean, minimalistic look of this neutral living space.

From: Carissa Miller

Foyer With Geometric Chandelier

The ceiling in the foyer stretches up two stories tall. A geometric chandelier helps draw the eye up.

From: Abbe Fenimore

Traditional Foyer With Red Stair Runner

Beautiful dark stone bricks criss cross the floor of the foyer. A stairway swoops up along one side of the room, with a rich red rug to draw the eye.

From: Dane Austin Design

Bright Foyer Features a Large Staircase, Globe Hanging Lights and a Vintage Runner

A bright foyer features a large staircase that leads to a second-floor landing that showcases traditional railings and stairs. A vintage-style runner lays in the middle of the foyer, bringing color into the otherwise natural space. Hanging in the center of the staircase, multiple globe light fixtures create an eye-catching design feature.

From: North Fork Design Co.

Traditional Foyer Features a Staircase and Black and White Tile

A grand staircase, with dark wood steps and an ornate banister, leads from the foyer to the second floor of the home. The black and white tile brings a touch of modernity to the traditional space. Antique furniture is positioned throughout the room, making the bright white foyer feel much warmer.

From: Amy Carman Design

Mediterranean Foyer With Black Floor

The dark wood front door is original to this home, but a modern surprise waits in the foyer: a bold graphic floor in black and white. The zippy pattern instantly sets a fun, zippy tone upon walking into the house!

From: Regan Baker

Eclectic Foyer With Leopard Print Staircase and Art Deco Wallpaper

This foyer has massive decorative oomph, thanks to its peach-and-sage Art Deco floral wallpaper and the bold animal print runner designer Zoe Feldman chose for its staircase. A black banister adds contrast, and a rich-toned chest and bench occupy the nook beneath the stairs.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Modern Staircase With Black Railing

Oversized windows provide lots of natural light in this modern entryway with black-and-white accents. The natural wood stairs are designed with minimalist, black metal railings that lead to the second floor beside a vibrant, oversized painting.

From: Maestri Studio

Eclectic Staircase With Colorful Gallery Wall, Iron Railing and Leopard Print Runner

This space-between-spaces is anything but an afterthought, thanks to graphic carpeting, colorful art and a bold black and white fabric framing the window on the landing. Angles in the wrought iron rail echo the shapes of the pieces on the gallery wall.

From: Mel Bean Interiors

Colorful Eclectic Staircase Entry With Eye-Catching Wallpaper

The vision for this previously-bland grand hallway and staircase was to elevate the space and bring the outdoors in. Stunning Timorous Beasties wallpaper makes a striking statement against the stairs, while a vintage chest, modern sculptural lamp and emerald green club chair with floral back add texture and interest below.

From: Casagrande Studio

Classic Black Accents and Stairwell Gallery Wall Make for Majestic Entry

The entry now has a stairway of beauty, with an ascending gallery wall of high-impact modern art overlooking the space. The casual pillow on an understated bench below draws the blue in the paintings and the foyer is defined by the stairwell's black skirtboard and handrail contrasting with the white balusters and wall.

From: THREE SALT DESIGN Co.

Entry Provides an Enthusiastic and Cheerful Welcome

The redefined entry is filled with personality, and features a foyer and mudroom combination that the designers saw as essential for the clients' growing family. A repurposed church pew painted in a lively yellow lends a pop of color beneath a gallery wall of family photos, tying in with the stairwell display. A black six-locker cabinet provides ample space for stashing coats, shoes, bags and backpacks.

From: Kimberly Horton

Reading Nook Under Stairs

This cozy nook makes perfect use of the unusually-shaped cranny underneath the staircase. The built-in bookshelves get higher as the ceiling does. Tall, lidded baskets hide away throws and pillows.

From: Bria Hammel Interiors

An Eclectic Foyer Features a Black Ceiling, Modern Light Fixtures and a Variety of Antique Furniture Pieces

A moody foyer features a black ceiling and a traditional set of stairs that leads to the second story. Modern light fixtures hang from the middle of the ceiling above an eclectic shag rug. A variety of antique furniture pieces are scattered throughout the space, creating the perfect balance of modern and antique.

From: Casagrande Studio

Grand Entryway Features a Spiral Staircase and Traditional Molding

A grand entryway features a spiral staircase that has a walnut banister and spindles. Traditional molding surround the entrances to the living room and kitchen that's just beyond the entrance. A small console table sits against one of the walls of the entryway and is topped with a vase of fresh flowers. Console by Modshop, Artwork by Suzy Poling.

From: Loczi Design

A Double Staircase Features Walnut Banisters and a Glamorous Chandelier

A grand staircase spirals around a glamorous chandelier that hangs from the center of the room. Neutral rugs ground the hallway and run into the rooms. Matching gold and glass pendants hang at the top of the stairs and in the room just beyond the hallway. Sharon Marston chandelier, The Rug Establishment runners, Pendants by SKLO.

From: Loczi Design

Transitional Foyer With Arched Front Door

This foyer uses architectural details to make a noble first impression. The front door is arched. There is eye-catching trim detail on the walls. And the hardwood floor is laid in a handsome herringbone pattern.

From: Southern Studio

Grand Stairway Welcomes Guests

Natural wood stairs, white walls and ornate railings make for a stately stairwell in a country home.

From: Ashley Gilbreath

Bright Foyer With Stylish Staircase

Enter this charming estate and be greeted by a bright, stylish foyer from the front door. Views from the floor-to-ceiling windows act as natural art in the space, with two patterned armchairs and a round table below offer seating. A modern wall sconce offers minimal distraction and a soft glow at night.

From: Jennifer Stoner Interiors

Country Foyer With Pew

A jury pew was the design jumping-off point for this entry. A rolling console table, red rug and red star art add to the friendly, farmhouse theme.

From: Noble Johnson Architects, LLC

Modern Foyer With Warm Wooden Accents

Clean lines and warm rustic accents create the perfect combination in this Lake Minnetonka transitional foyer. Rich, comforting finishes contrast contemporary, modern architectural details, from the metal railings on the staircase to the exposed oak beams and hardwood flooring.

From: Martha O'Hara Interiors

Tiny, Neutral Living Space With Vaulted Ceilings

Bright white walls, vaulted ceilings and light-toned hardwood floors keep this transitional tiny home feeling super spacious and airy. A set of wooden stairs with an industrial metal handrail leads to the loft space with extra storage and guest bed. Any guests working on the small kitchen island can enjoy a view of the wide-screen TV mounted to the living area wall just beside a large, neutral sofa.

From: Cheryl Kees Clendenon

Blue Row House Foyer

Step through the black front door and be welcomed with global-inspired designs throughout this foyer. Two wooden shelves in white flank a square mirror with gold accents just above the dark velvet sofa. Glass walls enclose a modern staircase that leads to the second floor.

From: Zoe Feldman Design

Stairs With Molding

White paint helps the lovely molding in this stairwell stand out. For texture, the stairs get a heathered runner.

From: Karen B Wolf Interiors

Modern Staircase Features a Variety of Patterns and Colors and a Metal Railing

A bright staircase, with a large window accenting the landing, features a metal railing that complements the modern handrail. The risers are accented with a variety of patterns and colors that switch off back and forth between the stairs. The top of the stairs feature a light colored wood that ensure the stairwell remains well lit.

From: Erica Bryen Design

Contemporary Stairs With Black Railing

Blonde wood stairs get a clear railing trimmed in black. It's a striking way to dress up the functional space.

From: Lauren Nelson

Bench Seating with Wood Paneling

A wasted space beside the stairs is made useful by adding a bench with fluffy pillows. Light wood paneling adds detail and complements the handrail. Artwork is also displayed.

From: THREE SALT DESIGN Co.

Open Plan Dining Area and Wine Room

Although a staircase sits out in the open in the home's main living area, the clear railing makes it fade into the background. Behind it, a wine room becomes a striking part of the decor.

From: THREE SALT DESIGN Co.

Contemporary Foyer with Curved Staircase

A contemporary center table highlights the curves of this contemporary entryway. Soft, neutral hues dominate the space, which is layered with accessories and special touches that add visual interest. Modern sconces echo the lines in the modern stair rails.

From: D2 Interieurs

Neutral, Modern Stairway with Curved Design

Sweeping lines define this modern staircase, which features pale wood steps that match the curving wood hand rail. The stairway's steel rails and blond hues are repeated in an artful modern sconce, while a patterned contemporary runner adds style and function underfoot.

From: D2 Interieurs

Modern Loft Dining Area with Oak Table and Eames Chairs

This modern loft dining area features a white oak table with Eames chairs juxtaposed with matte black walls, exposed brick and reclaimed wood throughout.

From: Gretchen Murdock

Contemporary Floating Staircase with Glass Rail

A floating staircase in pale natural wood tones adds design distinction to this waterfront contemporary home in Newport Beach, California. A glass railing extends down to become a glass wall, adding both function and style. White-painted walls create an open and airy vibe that continues throughout the home.

From: Blackband Design

Open Concept Great Room With Striped Pillow

Accessories continue the bright color scheme started by the kitchen backsplash out into the living area. The room's two-story high ceiling makes the entire space feel so light and bright.

From: Terracotta Design Build

White Kitchen With Copper Pots

Cooking is centered on one side of this simple, pretty kitchen with the stove and storage for cooking supplies. The other side is dedicated to cleaning with the sink, dishwasher and storage for larger pieces like platters and other serving ware.

From: Carol Sundstrom

Industrial Staircase With a Rustic Twist

A contemporary-yet-rustic staircase leads to the second floor of the home while a floor-to-ceiling window wall offers unobstructed views for days. Black metal lanterns hang on nautical rope for a unique chandelier in the entryway.

From: LMK Interior Design

Contemporary, Colorful Staircase

Step through this home's bold, blue front door to access the welcoming, colorful staircase. The white chair rail leads up the wooden steps with a black handrail and ombre-style rainbow carpeting.

From: studioHEIMAT

Coastal Entry with Shiplap Walls

By simply changing the millwork, this entry and stair space got a huge refresh. Shiplap walls greet visitors to an immediate ‘by the water’ feel. That combined with the watery painting featuring bold turquoises and greens (that reminded designers of lily pads) drives home the coastal feel. A LED light in the glass ball on the newel post is set to a photocell - so it comes on each night when it gets dark!

From: Kristina Crestin

Entryway Features Two Design Styles

The wow-worthy entryway is made up of two key design styles - rustic and contemporary. The industrial-inspired staircase is accented with wooden railings for a flawless combination of both styles.

From: LMK Interior Design

Stairs with Glass Lighting

A cascade of hand blown glass lighting really fills up the tall vertical space and looks magical in the evening. The glass ball on the newel post was outfitted with an LED light and comes on each night when it gets dark. This stair design is appropriately scaled to the space and makes excellent use of the natural light.

From: Kristina Crestin

White Stairs and Cow Art

The staircase takes its visual cues from a milk crate with its white, wood slat railing. Although the design was complicated in its execution, the finished result is refreshingly simple.

From: Kristina Crestin

Curved Stairs and Art Deco Table

In the main hall, a curved staircase cuts an elegant figure, its geometric railing leaping out against the wall's white paneling.

From: John McClain Design

Rustic Chic Fireplace Between Floors

This stunning cabin features a unique feature, a natural fireplace between floors. Guests will enjoy the warmth of the large rock hearth as they venture up the wooden and metal staircase to the balcony.

From: FH Architects

Spiral Stairs and Black Tile Floor

Trips up and down these spiral stairs have all the exotic style of a Moroccan escape with the stair's light-colored wood in bold contrast to the graphic floor.

From: Regan Baker

Staircase With Ferris Wheel Mural

All the neon brilliance of Balboa's boardwalk fills the stairwell. The amazing mural was custom made for the space and instantly infuses the home with modern retro nostalgia.

From: Grace Blu Interior Design

Blue Coastal Staircase

Wave blue paint and surf lyrics give this staircase tons of beachy appeal.

From: Grace Blu Interior Design

Deck With Vertical Garden

An urban lower level deck gets wild with a vertical garden in sculptural shapes.

From: Lauren Nelson

Open, Airy Downtown High-Rise

This modern apartment features an open concept plan that connects the kitchen and dining area. The crisp white and cool gray concrete creates a chic yet airy atmosphere. Even the stairs feature a floating design with glass siding as to not clutter the space or block the city views

From: Baker Design Group

HGTV Designer of the Year Awards

60 Simply Stunning Staircase Designs

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White Transitional Foyer With Staircase

Historic White Farmhouse Foyer With Geometric Period Details

Contemporary Scandinavian Style Entry and Staircase

White and Brown Staircase Lined With Art

Plaid Foyer in 1924 Georgian Style Home

Green and Gold Foyer With Tiger Print Wallpaper

Grand Staircase View

Black and White Contemporary Staircase

Transitional Foyer Filled With Neutral Style

Modern, Colorful Living Room With Bright Yellow Spiral Staircase

Modern Spiral Stairs

Stairs With At-Home Bar Nook

Entryway of London Flat

Floating Wood Staircase in Living Room

Foyer With Geometric Chandelier

Traditional Foyer With Red Stair Runner

Bright Foyer Features a Large Staircase, Globe Hanging Lights and a Vintage Runner

Traditional Foyer Features a Staircase and Black and White Tile

Mediterranean Foyer With Black Floor

Eclectic Foyer With Leopard Print Staircase and Art Deco Wallpaper

Modern Staircase With Black Railing

Eclectic Staircase With Colorful Gallery Wall, Iron Railing and Leopard Print Runner

Colorful Eclectic Staircase Entry With Eye-Catching Wallpaper

Classic Black Accents and Stairwell Gallery Wall Make for Majestic Entry

Entry Provides an Enthusiastic and Cheerful Welcome

Reading Nook Under Stairs

An Eclectic Foyer Features a Black Ceiling, Modern Light Fixtures and a Variety of Antique Furniture Pieces

Grand Entryway Features a Spiral Staircase and Traditional Molding

A Double Staircase Features Walnut Banisters and a Glamorous Chandelier

Transitional Foyer With Arched Front Door

Grand Stairway Welcomes Guests

Bright Foyer With Stylish Staircase

Country Foyer With Pew

Modern Foyer With Warm Wooden Accents

Tiny, Neutral Living Space With Vaulted Ceilings

Blue Row House Foyer

Stairs With Molding

Modern Staircase Features a Variety of Patterns and Colors and a Metal Railing

Contemporary Stairs With Black Railing

Bench Seating with Wood Paneling

Open Plan Dining Area and Wine Room

Contemporary Foyer with Curved Staircase

Neutral, Modern Stairway with Curved Design

Modern Loft Dining Area with Oak Table and Eames Chairs

Contemporary Floating Staircase with Glass Rail

Open Concept Great Room With Striped Pillow

White Kitchen With Copper Pots

Industrial Staircase With a Rustic Twist

Contemporary, Colorful Staircase

Coastal Entry with Shiplap Walls

Entryway Features Two Design Styles

Stairs with Glass Lighting

White Stairs and Cow Art

Curved Stairs and Art Deco Table

Rustic Chic Fireplace Between Floors

Spiral Stairs and Black Tile Floor

Staircase With Ferris Wheel Mural

Blue Coastal Staircase

Deck With Vertical Garden

Open, Airy Downtown High-Rise

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