One high-traffic area of the home that often gets overlooked is the wall beside a staircase. That’s unfortunate because this area is a huge blank canvas for some amazing decorating ideas.

You see your staircase wall dozens of times each day—might as well enjoy the view! Bring it to life with any of these fabulous staircase decor ideas.

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1. Accent Wall

An accent wall is one that features a different color, texture, or wallpaper than the room’s other walls. A stairwell is a good place to add a new color or interesting wallpaper design that might be too bold if used on every wall.

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Beadboard, shiplap, or brick veneer are all good ways to add a textured accent wall to your staircase. If you want a monochromatic effect, purchase a paintable, heavily textured wallpaper for the stairwell and paint it the same color as the rest of the room.

2. Contemporary

Contemporary interior design embraces a “less is more” philosophy. This translates into neutral or monotonal colors, clean lines, and open spaces. Even so, a bold pop of color is not out of place and a staircase wall is a good place to add this decorative accent.

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Metal wall art or panels are excellent contemporary staircase wall ideas. Mirrored surfaces also speak to the contemporary aesthetic.

3. Decal/Paint

Paint and decals are two of the most budget-friendly ways you can upgrade a staircase. Whether you apply them to the wall or the stairs themselves, they’re easy enough for anyone to DIY. Look for word or quote decals, or adhesive tiles for an easy staircase decoration.

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Talavera Spanish Bohemian Adhesive Tiles

Self-adhesive wall stickers are an affordable decorating trend that’s here to stay. These Talavera Spanish Bohemian Tiles from Amazing Wall come in six different styles and are sold in sets of 6, 9, or 12 pieces. Each sticker is a standard riser size of 39.4 inches wide by 7.1 inches tall.

Made of eco-friendly PVC, they can be applied to any smooth, dry surface—just make sure you dust your stairs well before application to ensure a smooth finish. No special skills are required to add this tile-look stair decoration to your home.