I like the idea of decorating staircase treads. In one of the most stunning examples, Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher worked with over 300 volunteers to create this mosaic:
The 16th Avenue Tiles Steps in San Francisco
The steps contain over 2,000 handmade tiles and 75,000 fragments of tile, mirror and stained glass.
The 16th Avenue Tiles Steps in San Francisco
Even the average person with a supply of paint can brighten up the staircase in their life. I like Horst Glasker’s work, using Pantone colors for these steps.
Horst Glasker Pantone Steps
Decorated steps are not a new idea. The famous decorated staircase of Caltagirone paved the way long ago. (sorry:)
Tiled Steps of Caltagirone, Italy
There are 142 steps in the staircase, each decorated with a unique design.
Tiled Steps of Caltagirone, Italy
Caltagirone is located on the island of Sicily, and is long famous for its pottery, specifically majolica and terra cotta ware. The staircase was built in 1608.
San Francisco steps Via My Modern Met
I very seldom use the word “wow”, but when seeing Your first photo, it came from my lips so spontaneously. Great post which I love.
I felt the same when I found this photo. I have been so bad about blogging, and when I posted this it made me want to really try to post more often again. It is a treat to the eye and soul to open a page and see something strikingly beautiful!