Better After reader Lynn had an unfortunate wall-o-stairs that punched you in the face as soon as you stepped foot inside her front door. How unwelcoming! Alongside the light-blocking stairs, the entryway was also rocking two different linoleums, a fugomatic light fixture, and a flowery faux stained-glass sidelight. Hrm. Change was needed here.
And boy oh boy, Lynn changed it all and then some, right down to the light switches. The new banister opens the space up and makes it feel so much bigger and brighter. Huge impact!
Out of all the recent changes she’s made on her home, she reports that this one is still her favorite. Not hard to see why!
24 Comments
Erin @ The Impatient Gardener
April 23, 2014 at 2:49 PMWhen you see that, doesn’t it make you wonder why anyone would ever enclose a staircase like that? Fabulous job!
Elisabeth Grant
April 23, 2014 at 3:12 PMWow! That is fantastic! I love the new floors and the wood on the the steps. I’m inspired!
Leatha Riddle
April 23, 2014 at 4:15 PMWow!! Amazing!!!
Virginia Cumberbatch
April 23, 2014 at 4:35 PMFantastic makeover!!
Maureen
April 23, 2014 at 4:47 PMWell done!
jan
April 23, 2014 at 5:37 PMOf course it is more beautiful. Every single thing in that entryway was changed. The flooring, the window, the stairwell, the door hardware, the light switches, the window, the rug, the artwork on the wall, the ceiling light fixture, even the sunshine. I like a little challenge in my makeovers. One change that will make all the difference. It’s not what you have, it is how you arrange it.
Jake's a Girl
April 23, 2014 at 7:14 PMBeautiful and bright.
Ginger - Just One of the Boys
April 23, 2014 at 7:23 PMWhat a transformation! Lovely!
LeeAnn
April 23, 2014 at 8:22 PMGreat improvement. Its just beautiful.
vel
April 23, 2014 at 8:57 PMreally nice!
Melvina
April 24, 2014 at 4:58 AMLove it! It is so much brighter and much more welcoming.
Shannon
April 24, 2014 at 6:48 AMGorgeous! I have an entry way kind of like that and I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with the horrible runner on the stairs, and the windows next to the door. Thank you for the answer!
Shannon
April 24, 2014 at 6:49 AMPS – SILLY question, but where’d you get that rug?
Thanks!
Shannon
Sarah @ 702 Park Project
April 24, 2014 at 7:49 AMWow–what a huge difference! It’s amazing how much more light comes in. Beautiful transformation!
Jessica H
April 24, 2014 at 7:56 AMOh, yeah. Much better.
Becca
April 24, 2014 at 9:17 AMThe banister makes all the difference. Light brings life to rooms!
Becca,
Bexbernard.com
Lynn
April 24, 2014 at 11:56 AMHi Shannon,
The rug is from Homegoods. I purchased it (approx. size 3×5) about 2 months ago.
Heather k Miller
April 24, 2014 at 4:37 PMWe are building a home right now and it was an upgrade to put an open rail instead of that huge wall going up the staircase. I couldn’t believe that wasn’t standard! I don’t know why they would put a wall like that up a staircase…it makes the house feel so… Boxy, closed in, suffocating. They did a great job opening up their entry way!
Shannon
April 24, 2014 at 5:06 PMFugomatic is my new word! LOL
Junque
April 24, 2014 at 5:29 PMBeautiful!!! Do you have a blog or pictures of other projects you’ve done?
Chantell Patrick
April 24, 2014 at 8:47 PMLove it! Love you too dear, betterafter is the only blog I faithfully read.
Lindsey @ Better After
April 24, 2014 at 11:15 PMAwww, that’s so nice to hear Chantell! Thanks! 🙂
MandyP
April 25, 2014 at 1:25 PMI was hoping there was a blog I could go to that would show steps to removing the stairway wall. Darn it! Anyway, I think it’s beautiful and so much brighter and more welcoming!
stair
September 2, 2018 at 2:35 AMHouse right now and it was an upgrade to put an open rail instead of that huge wall going up the staircase. I couldn’t believe that wasn’t standard! I don’t know why they would put a wall like that up a staircase…it makes the house feel so… Boxy, closed in, suffocating. They did a great job opening up their entry way!