stop stair-ing at me

a few years ago, i decided to paint my parents' place. including the stairs. it looked dated and i thought that maybe painting it white would update it. and it did. but i don't think i used the right paint because it is showing a lot of wear on the handrails. so now i want to sand it back to the wood. this is what it should look like when i'm done with it.

via this old house

thank goodness for the sometimes power of reversibility of paint. here are some awesome before and afters to inspire you.

via centsational girl

via your home only better


via future house design

i really love the last one. wood adds so much warmth and texture. so scandi. awesome.