Finally managed to complete the stairway in our house. It was a tricky one! A narrow steep staircase in a typically Victorian house had it's challenges but anything was better than the sludge green effort left by the previous owners. Being the first thing you see when you walk into the house I wanted it to have a welcoming and impressive impact. Really pleased with the outcome. Especially love my black rope bannister - classy!! Bought from www.ropemakers.com/bannropes.asp
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With no real space to have a stunning light hanging down (my 6ft 3 husband might have had some trouble!) I decided to go with a wall sticker. I am so pleased with the effect. It draws the eye up the stairs and the loose beaded chains of the chandelier match nicely with the hang of the rope. Took ages to find the right one but found Abode wall art stickers had a great selection.http://www.abodewallart.co.uk/
Finished off with Laura Ashley wall paper http://www.lauraashley.com/wallpaper/lille-stripe-vinyl-wallpaper/invt/lillevinylwp/ which has a great reflective sheen to it lightening the space and being careful to use Crown silk emulsion on the walls again to reflect as much light as possible it has a welcoming brilliance as you walk into the house.
Hope to have the money to change the carpet soon but it works for now!
