4 superb ways to decorate your staircase

Multiple mini mirrors Sheets of slightly irregular mosaic mirrors bounce light around and add exotic flair. You’ll need a tile cutter (Precision glass tile nipper) and a bit of time— or a trusted handyman. Waves of Wallpaper Use sheets of wallpaper on your stair case to give

it a playful look. Changeable Chalkboard Prompt spontaneous creativity with a clean (or artfully decorated) slate. Go basic black or bold— chalkboard-paint colors span the rainbow. Tip: Clean with a damp cloth rather than an eraser to minimize chalk dust and slippery stairs. This is

mostly used when you have children in the house. Paint Job Choose consecutive colors on the same paint strip. For the stairs on the opening page, we used five shades, on three stairs apiece. A small, angled brush is best for edges; use a larger brush to fill in. And you can have fun with it.