Staircases are more than just a way to get from one floor to the next. "A staircase is a stage," said Sam Cochran, global features director at Architectural Digest. "It's an opportunity for ceremony.

Staircase garlands don't have to be a hassle. A simple decorating trick can help you hang decor neatly and securely while ...

Staircases grand and modest are finished with a finial, a largely decorative element also known as a newel post cap, the same as what George Bailey repeatedly grabs a hold of in "It's a Wonderful Life ...