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[DREAMON]

Much improved!

[Oznell]

About the contrast in staircase wood vs. flooring:  although she said she's not one to be overly concerned with matching, she indicated she had plans in future to darken the floor, preferring dark finishes.

Personally, in theory, I don't mind some variation in a house, esp. if it is an old house.  Lots of times different rooms and sections are done at different times, resulting in different wood tones.  If the two woods are adjacent, and the undertones tend to really "fight" with each other, then that would bother me some.

Following her process, from plywood steps all the laborious way to satiny deep finished wood, was awe inspiring to me--  I so respect those who personally labor and go through all the horrible, disruptive stages to achieve the look we take for granted!   She even outlined some shortcuts to staining that are invaluable to have in a homeowner's arsenal.

She did this in 2009, by the way, adhering to timeless principles. 

[shoptilyadropagain]

It's a definite improvement!!!

[Sooner]

It is beautiful but sticks out like a sore thumb against what the rest of the house must look like.  So is she going to gut the house?  I guess she bought it to gut it.  

That sure wouldn't appeal to me!  

[Oznell]

I haven't seen enough of the rest of her house to be able to tell, @Sooner .   What I did see was pretty.  My guess is she's one of those enterprising do-it-yourselfers who loves to create her own idea of harmony and beauty in her home.

[Sooner]

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@Oznell wrote:

I haven't seen enough of the rest of her house to be able to tell, @Sooner .   What I did see was pretty.  My guess is she's one of those enterprising do-it-yourselfers who loves to create her own idea of harmony and beauty in her home.

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[Lilysmom1]

@Oznell , I am not a huge fan of wainscoting but I like it here.  Much more inviting look.  LM

[liliblu]

My dad did something very similair to this in my parents home.  That along with a few other changes really changed the look of their front entrance.

Edited to add that I saw a comment about a rug runner.  That's what my parents used on their stairs with the wood showing on each side.

[spiderw]

While it is an improvement I would have carpeting on the steps for safety purposes and also for color.  I do not care for the black color on the steps.  Just some changes.

[Trailrun23]

We moved to much darker wood floors a few years ago and I wish I hadn't. It shows every spec of dust or crumb imaginable. I am always cleaning it. Would lighten it up again but are about to sell so will wait. Just had new carpet put on the stairs. The wood stairs were too noisy and stark for my taste. To each his own. I also have a table very similar to the one pictured in my foyer under the staircase.