While removing the carpeting and starting fresh requires some work, it doesn't need to be an expensive project.
A fully carpeted staircase is one of those features guaranteed to give away a home's age. While removing the carpeting and starting fresh requires some work, it doesn't need to be an expensive project. Want proof? When Kim Wilson of Sand and Sisal snapped this "before" photo of her stairs in the midst of a kitchen renovation, carpeting made the space look dated, but just $120 later, the look is fresh and coastal-inspired. Although this project went $20 over budget, the finished effect is worth every penny.