An industrial staircase: what does it look like?
Makeover a wooden staircase in an industrial style: good idea! But, by the way: an industrial staircase, what does it look like exactly? We readily imagine it in black metal. Yet it is far from the only option.
The industrial decoration is inspired by the universe specific to American factories, between the end of the 19th century in the middle of the 20th century. The industrial staircase is therefore above all robust and functional. The metal version, or even metal and wood, is therefore indeed a classic.
If black or charcoal gray are emblematic of the industrial style, you can adopt other colors: stainless steel, white, even red, blue or green.
However, the 100% wooden staircase is not to be excluded: it is preferable on the other hand that it is made of solid and raw wood to display a convincing factory look.
Other materials are iconic of the industrial style: bricks or concrete. You can take inspiration from it to completely revamp your wooden staircase, the wall or just the risers.
In terms of design, the industrial staircase stands out for its clean lines, since it has an essentially practical function.
If your wooden staircase has a railing with classic or rustic motifs, it is therefore an element on which you will have to linger!
Revamp a wooden staircase in an industrial style: ideas to inspire you
The simplest option to revamp a very wise wooden staircase into an industrial staircase is of course to opt for black paint.
If you are afraid of missing out, you can calmly opt for a matte finish: a safe bet in an interior with an industrial spirit.
You may also prefer deep shades of gray: anthracite gray or charcoal gray.
For a more original makeover, consider effect paint, now very easy to find. There are products specifically designed for wood, which generally allow you to benefit from a beautiful metal appearance, while letting the grain appear.
In itself, repainting a staircase is not reserved for DIY pros. If the operation is accessible to everyone, it can however seem long and tedious. The alternative is to bet on the stickers. In an industrial interior, we fall first and foremost for the galvanized steel effect, of course. In theory, the stickers are suitable for steps. In practice, they wear out quickly, unless you invest in models of excellent quality: they should therefore be placed on the risers.
Depending on the configuration of your wooden staircase, it is also easier to focus on the risers to revamp it in an industrial style. The inscriptions add a touch of dynamism. Fall for simple patterns: numbers, letters or industrial symbols. To achieve them, different techniques are available to you, the simplest being stencils and stickers.
Repainting a wooden staircase is not always enough to give it an industrial look. If the railing is too massive, it may be necessary to lighten it a little, removing a few elements. To reconcile style and safety, you can replace wooden elements with cables.
Failing to modify the structure of the staircase, opt for a balanced distribution of raw or varnished wooden elements and black painted elements. Here, we refrained from painting the handrail: a detail that is enough to bring an original touch.
The wooden staircase being an imposing element, it is common for it to be combined with storage. This sublime custom-made wooden bookcase and railing combination has a few elements painted black: small touches that are enough to give it a resolutely industrial character!
Very trendy, the claustra! We gladly use it as a railing, to let the light through and bring a graphic touch to the interior. If you have adopted the wooden trellis, you can simply repaint it black. If you are not afraid to make a small investment to revamp your staircase, consider the aluminum version, for a more contemporary industrial style.
The workshop-style raw wood staircase works perfectly in an industrial interior: you can therefore consider sanding your wooden staircase to restore its appearance, or apply a treatment for an aged wood effect. However, this type of makeover is not suitable for all stairs. In this case, you can as always cheat a little by adopting wallpaper or stickers.
To transform this open wooden staircase with a modern design into an industrial staircase, no major makeover operation here, but the choice of a cleverly arranged factory metal bookcase. This trick also allows you to create a reading corner under the stairs at the same time: a smart way to exploit wasted space!
For an interior with irreproachable style, think of the immediate environment of your staircase. Once the structure has been revamped, you can sublimate it. Brick or concrete: dare industrial wallpaper. Easy to install, it perfectly enhances the staircase and brings more character to your entire interior.