Staircase with walls on both sides

Do It Yourself: How to update and transform a basic basement staircase with board and batten. #boardandbatten #beforeandafter

Peeping out of a narrow street in Joburg’s Hyde Park is a mysterious house. Owned by a couple with two small children, the house is characterised by many built-in spaces that are functional and doesn’t leave much room to stare at the details.

Discover 31 closed staircase ideas that blend functionality with elegance. From minimalist to grand, our curated list of designs will inspire your next home makeover. These staircases are more than just transitional spaces; they're style statements that infuse charm and character into your home.

Given how much time most of us spend at home, it's a shame most of us live in small, boring homes or apartments. If home is where the heart is, these interior design ideas will ensure that your heart stays happy! Some of these interior design ideas are grand, sweeping, expensive installations, but for those of us without the money to spare, there are smaller ideas too!

Staircases are tricky spaces with the mix of railings, posts and the staircase. Read this for all the considerations of a stairway

Alyssa Rosenheck - Chad James Group -Flanked by white shiplap walls painted in Sherwin Williams Ceiling Bright White, a white staircase is finished with heart pine wood treads that lead to stacked gallery frames.