You might think of shiplap only for walls, but it’s actually pretty great for staircases too, giving them a fresh, tidy look. Whether you want a lot or just a little, your staircase can get a welcome refresh with these 26 different ways to use it.

Frame Your Staircase with Shiplap and Natural Wood Treads

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Shiplap paneling covers the staircase wall, along with natural wood treads and white risers.

Contrast Shiplap Walls with Ornate Black Balusters

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Install shiplap paneling on your staircase walls. Ornate black balusters and a dark wood handrail sit against this bright surface.

White Shiplap Walls Create a Bright Staircase Backdrop

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On the walls surrounding your staircase, shiplap paneling provides a bright surface. This textured white finish pairs with natural wood treads and white balusters.

Pair White Shiplap Walls with Light Wood Treads

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Cover your staircase walls with shiplap. Light wood treads sit against white risers and balusters.

Patterned Risers Add Graphic Punch to Wooden Stairs

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For an unexpected design moment, apply a bold, repeating graphic pattern to the upright faces of your steps. This black and white floral motif creates a sharp opposition to the timber steps, turning a standard staircase into a captivating centerpiece.

Incorporate Rustic Wood Balusters for a Geometric Rail

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Add a geometric wood railing to your staircase. Its shape sits alongside clean white shiplap walls and natural wood posts.

Ground Shiplap Walls with Rustic Timber Posts

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Thick, rough-hewn timber posts define the staircase. These sit against the clean lines of white shiplap walls.

Contrast Dark Wood Stairs with White Shiplap Walls

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White shiplap paneling covers the walls around your staircase. Dark wood treads and railings sit against this bright surface.

Live-Edge Bench Adds Organic Warmth to Shiplap Hallway

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A rustic, live-edge wooden bench has a lower shelf. Place this bench in a shiplap-lined hallway. Its natural form provides a seating spot.

Recess Shelves into Staircase Walls for Books

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Shallow open shelves fit into the wall beneath the stairs for books.

Wooden Stair Railing With Wire Mesh Infill

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Natural wood forms the main frame of the staircase railing. Wire mesh panels fill the spaces within the wood frame. The wood and mesh create a modern industrial appearance.

Floating Wood Treads With Minimalist Metal Railing

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Your staircase can feature substantial timber steps that seem to float beside the wall. A simple black metal railing complements these serving as a clean, contemporary safety component that keeps the stairwell open and light.

Anchor Shiplap Walls with Dark Wood Stair Posts

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Thick, dark wood posts anchor the staircase’s base. Their dark wood stands out against the white shiplap paneling on adjacent walls.

Accent Wood Planked Ceilings with Linear Chandeliers

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Above your staircase, a series of globe-shaped pendant lights hangs in a straight line. These lights sit against the warm wood planking on the ceiling.

Jute Stair Runner Adds Natural Texture to Shiplap Walls

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Across the staircase, a natural jute runner with a diamond pattern offers its organic texture, its neutral tones forming a quiet surface against the crisp white shiplap walls.

Glass-Enclosed Wine Cellar Creates Dramatic Staircase Backdrop

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Built directly into the staircase’s architecture, a glass-enclosed wine cellar becomes part of the structure. Glass panels show a floor-to-ceiling display of bottles.

Rustic Wooden Sieve Wall Decor Adds Farmhouse Charm

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Hang vintage wooden sieves on your shiplap walls to introduce rustic farmhouse character. These circular woven pieces provide a distinct textural surface and can be arranged in a cluster of varying sizes.

Frame Your Staircase with White Shiplap Walls

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On the staircase walls, shiplap paneling creates a clean, bright surface. This white paneling sets off the warm tones of natural wood treads and railing.

Deep Green Velvet Bench Cushions Under the Stairs

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Beneath your staircase, a plush, deep green velvet bench cushion sits. Patterned throw pillows can be placed on the cushion.

Drape Garland and Place Lanterns for Festive Decor

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Thick evergreen garland, accented with faux berries and eucalyptus, drapes along the banister. Metal lanterns holding pillar candles are placed on the stair risers.

Contrast Natural Wood Treads with White Shiplap Risers

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Clean white shiplap covers the stair risers, setting a bright, fresh tone. Above it, natural wood treads bring a warm contrast to the bright white.