To create a visually appealing staircase wall, measure 60 inches up from each stair and mark the starting point with painter’s tape. This should be the center of the wall above each stair and serve as the bottom point for your prints. Cut paper to the size of the items you plan to hang.
Try an eclectic approach by taking advantage of every inch of wall space. Create a vignette or create a wall panelling idea to add elegance to any space. A staircase remodel can help define and showcase your personal style by adding unique materials or updating an existing structure with new decor.
One of the best ways to decorate a staircase wall is by turning it into a gallery wall. Building one isn’t as easy as it looks, but there are several creative ideas to consider. One such idea is wallpaper, which can be used as an accent wall on the stairway wall to full height or to dado level, or feature it on the lower part of the staircase.
Additionally, consider adding molding, using one large piece of art, focusing on the stairs, adding a wall treatment, and using large frames. Open up the wall near the staircase to reveal the second floor and how to get there.
In addition to structural elements like paneling, gallery walls can be arranged without a template. Square boards and batten can be a perfect addition to a staircase, adding a wow factor and covering damaged walls.
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No there is no way any landlord or Council if you are renting will let you do this, not in England anyway. While some landlords, Housing Associations and Councils do allow you to paint or decorate if you are renting. They won’t let you do any building work which is what this is. Even if you own your home you still cannot do this unless you have planning permission from the council. You cannot just knock down walls or put up partition walls, in any rented or a home that you own without permission or planing permission from your council or landlord. If you do anything like this in a rented or Council flat you would be breaking the tenancy agreement and can be evicted. And you would also be in trouble with the Council if you were a homeowner and did this without planning permission. So what this person is suggesting is just stupid. Andrea.
you can hang drywall by yourself if you learn one trick: measure down from the ceiling a little over 4 feet, and throw a screw in the studs at that height. you can then lift the drywall up and set it on top of the screw, angling the top back towards the wall. adjust it just how you want it and you can screw in each section without needing a second set of hands. learned this the hard way after drywalling a 9 x 14 room pretty much by myself! also, even though it was just between two rooms, i would have still insulated the divider wall. not only is it a good sound damper, but it also insulates the outermost wall from the inner space that much better, so that even if it is cold in the outer room, that cold does not translate as much to the inner area. just my two cents.
1) If your nails just pull out of the boards, you are using the wrong nail. Ring shank nails are extremely difficult to remove. 2) If you can’t measure 16 inches OC for your wall stud placement, you shouldn’t be building a wall. That jig is a joke. 3) It’s a good thing that wire wasn’t a powered wire or you would be in violation of building codes and be risking burning your home down or getting shocked when installing the drywall. 4) Always install drywall top to bottom.
Im always surprised people will do all this work and be worried about a little mud and tape. Its very forgiving stuff. I always tell people to use more than they think they actually should on a patch or on seems and nails and use the widest trowel you can so you don’t even need to do any sanding. If theres some high or rough spots use a wet sanding sponge and sand as little as possible.
Very nice job. Frog tape is nice, but yellow can be tricky. If you put the tape on then brush a light coat of the color Underneath, it’ll seal the edges. The way the green frog tape bled on the bed frame can be avoided with a tiny amount of clear siliconized Alex caulking on the edges, then wiped off.
wow very awesome work! I had a basement room that we called the murder room. Dark, dusty, and exposed brick. We framed it and added new lights and now it’s a basement pantry since we don’t have a lot of room in the house. I wish I could do something more like this with my house but it’s pretty much all there. I bought an endoscope to look at some areas that maybe I can get storage rooms out of them.
This is amazing! I love that you saved the wood on the drawers of the dresser. It would’ve been cool too, if you could have used similar wood on the bed to match the dresser. But I love the black detailing that updated an out of the box bed into something custom! SOOOOO love the gray paint detail you did!! Great job!!!
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Oliver gets really mad because the bedroom, frankly, isn’t finished. And, divine retribution hits him as he falls through the roof. He is laid up in bed and tries to watch the movie mentioned above. But, everyone, including Bobbie Jo, join him and eat all his food and hurt his ankle and, in the end, he hides in the barn.
Theo has his own fort! So cool! I’m so thankful for this article. I’m months away from my project. I’m saving your articles to facilitate my build. Of the DIY websites I follow, you answer more questions for me, that I didn’t know I had yet. Your content, confidence, openness, lessons learned, etc are reducing the stress, fear and uncertainty I have about my upcoming work. P.S., I noticed the MN decor and I have to say, Minnesota rocks! Thank you for your hard work and honestly sharing your creativity and lessons learned. You have inspired me.
You never disappoint with your DIY projects. If I may have one suggestion/question? Before you had the sheetrock up, wouldn’t it have been a good idea to put receptacles in the walls? If I’m not mistaken, I believe code requites them every 6 feet. Also, is the stud you’re working on at 3:52 covering a junction box? Please don’t take these comments the wrong way. I wish I had half the talent you have.
Fantastic article as usual great work well done Melissa!! Only gripe I have is far too many speeded up bits, your high quality work is worth more content…I had to watch again at half speed. I really like your use of simple but impactful features and if you liked that frog tape removal paint a vehicle then remove the masking tape, oh my it’s so satisfying many do it before the paints full hardened! Glad Theo liked the result and keep up the fab work I bet you blow your friends and family away 😊
Nice wall, only one problem, electrical code requires an outlet every 12 feet on an interior space. The US National Electrical Code, Section 210.52, states that there should be an electrical outlet in every kitchen, bedroom, living room, family room, and any other room that has dedicated living space. They must be positioned at least every twelve feet measured along the floor line.
Hi! I have a weird half wall in a room. It’s a dangerous place as the other side is a drop off to stairs and I have an autistic child. I am scared to death he will decide to climb and fall. Would I be able to do this, but make a top plate and the bottom plate and insert it between the top of the half wall and the ceiling?? I hope that made sense. Let me know. I hope you see this LOLOL
I have this conundrum. I live in a small house near central London and want to do DIY. But I am not wealthy enough to have a garage/garden of that size to accommodate DIY. I will work hard so that I will have a house near central London with a garage of that size. But then people told me that if I could make it happen, I wouldn’t bother with DIY, let alone cleaning my house or washing my dishes.
for sure DIY projects can be VERY VERY nerve wrecking but I know like you know that I can do a better a NEATER job than most contractors….most contractors will do a sloppy job since they’re on the clock…I did a LOT of reworks in the house, minus the major plumbing, electricals etc…and i can do a 1000 times better than the builders actually did…btw can you do a tutorial on how to change a lighting fixture…like the wiring etc. thanks
Working in high end commercial casinos they always mud the whole wall not just tap and feather it out. Not saying you have to. But they mud the whole wall, sand, hit with light and fill/build/sand and spots, prime, sand, prime, sand paint, sand and paint. Sometime additional primes and paint. It’s wild lol.
Really fantastic job done here bud, UK electrician and I just wouldnt normally have the confidence to just have a go at something like this but you have inspired me. One question I do have is that in the UK normally we plaster over the drywall before painting but it looks like you painted directly onto the drywall in this article. Is this something that is widely done in the US? Just curious and wanting to learn how other people do it 🙂 Really nice work!
I don’t know if I need more energy or flexibility, but just clearing up the clutter and getting things ready to build seems like such a big chore. It was nice to see you get past that point. Then I saw what I didn’t expect! The carpet we have in our house is something I’ve wanted to replace, but really get rid of, for a long time as it was owned by older people and had been white or whiter at one time. I then saw that your carpet matched and I felt less behind on things. Amazing job, it helps with getting through the stuck moments of tiring out or not starting because the wall in front of you seems too high, and I don’t mean a physical wall. Love he modern look, and I wish to work over my house to make it modern styled myself.
Love, love, love that dresser! As for the wall, that’s amazing. Well done! I tackle a lot of DIY but cannot do those big jobs that require a second person as I live alone and I’m almost old enough to be your grandmother now too! I had a similar wall built recently to divide a large open room at the top of my stairs to create a bedroom plus home office. However, I had to hire a contractor do the framing and plasterboard of the basic wall and door opening. I then took over to finish off some of the trim, as well as a small window. Plus painting, glazing etc. I agree it always feels so satisfying. I envy how in USA you are allowed to tackle electrical. Here in Australia, we have to employ qualified electricians to get a certificate of compliance. Can make a job expensive. 😟 I’ve been a subscriber for some time and love your inspirational articles.
Serious question. Did you spend $92 on the stud master for one wall? I am trying to understand when I should be dishing out money to make sure I don’t get frustrated with all the measuring and hold square. But my pockets aren’t all that deep. Hope that makes sense. For example, I think the 5-in-1 adjustable workbench is a game changer. Such a find. Thank you. I am building out an exterior room and struggling with all the tools necessary.