Need help with my stairs
I want my stairs to look modern. I pretty much have a clean slate at the moment as nothing has been done to them . With the exception of the traditional banister and railing that was already installed before I bought the place.
I'm thinking about removing the railing and installing DIY cable railings. I want it look sleek and modern.
However, my dilemma is the actual staircase. I'm not sure what do do with it or what materials should I use. Should I stain, tile or use laminate wood flooring? Throughout the apartment is natural colours, whites, beige, drift wood grey and few espresso furnishings to come.
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