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Article posted: 1/13/2013 5:00 AM

Three projects that will take your staircase up a notch

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Mexican tile on stair risers make for an artistic project.

Courtesy of Deb Delman

With a few swipes of a paintbrush, plain balusters can be transformed.

Courtesy of Angie Campbell

Chevron stripes can add a bold punch to your risers.

Courtesy of Sharon Askew

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Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a little interior design attention, too. These three projects prove that stairs can be both practical and pretty. If there’s a project that doesn’t need a lot of time or know-how, it’s this one: With a few swipes of a paintbrush, plain balusters can be transformed with an ombré paint job.