Staircase Makeover~Before and After

You may remember last year I devoted a full month of blog posts (31 consecutive days) to character building projects.  I shared 31 ways to give a builder grade home character.
Today, I'd like to add this amazing project to the list.

It's a fantastic, character enhancing, transformation of a builder grade staircase.
 This single improvement has had an amazing effect on the feel of this entire home.  

This house belongs to our friends, Kim and Chuck.

It's a beautiful split level constructed by a local home builder.  They've owned the home almost eight years.   They've tackled many character building projects in their home with amazing results.  Recently,  they hired a local carpenter, Eric Jaskowski with Complete Construction,  to give the builder grade staircase a face lift.  

It was a big project, as it is a big staircase.  However, it was sooo... worth it.

Here is what it looked like before...

And here is what it looks like now...

The staircase and catwalk are vital organs in this split level home.

They are positioned in the center of the open-concept floor plan and visible from almost every room.

Therefore, it's a great place to spend a little cash.

 By updating the builder bland banister with iron spindles,  rich dark stain,  and wooden stair treads, this builder grade home now has a luxurious custom feel.

Kim and Chuck, you did a phenomenal job making your staircase a beautiful centerpiece in your home. 

Thank you for letting me share your masterpiece.

To view the entire 31 day series, Building Character, please click here. 

This project has me inspired.  Have you ever thought about a staircase makeover in your home?




**Carpentry by Eric Jaskowski with Complete Construction.