How to match your stairs with your flooring

During a renovation or construction, your stairs deserve some love too. After all, they connect your spaces and can make or break the overall flow. You could choose to renovate your staircase completely. It’s a project that’s both time-consuming and costly, but there’s an easier way to give it new life. The secret lies in one small yet mighty detail: the stair nose.

What is a stair nose?

Think of a stair nose as the finishing touch at the front of each step. It neatens, protects and softens the edge. In the past,
they were purely practical. Just metal strips doing their job quietly, but without much charm.

Now? They’re design features in their own right. With stair noses you can mirror the shade and feel of your floorboards. Add matching planks to the treads and risers and suddenly your staircase isn’t just a way up and down… it’s part of the room.

What makes stair noses different

Here’s why these stair noses will have you swooning:

• Looks that last: As durable and wear-resistant as the planks themselves.
• Click and go: A strong locking system keeps installation fuss-free.
• Water-savvy: Some versions are water-resistant, perfect for stairs near kitchens or bathrooms.
• Match made in heaven: Colours and textures that blend seamlessly with your flooring.

The easiest way to bring harmony? Let your stairs match flooring from your hallway or living room. By extending the same look upwards with a stair nose and matching floor planks, you create a seamless transition that feels calm, cohesive, and effortlessly stylish.

How much do you need?

No need for complicated calculations. One stair nose per step, plus flooring planks for the risers and treads. Easy. And far less stressful than realising halfway through that you’re a box short. Want to make it even easier? Check out the calculation guide below.

Why your future self will thank you

Choosing colour-matched stair noses and planks is one of those small renovation decisions that pays off every single day. Your flooring flows seamlessly up the stairs, creating a natural sense of continuity. The whole look feels calm and considered, easy on the eye rather than busy or broken up. 

Instead of a staircase that looks pieced together, you get one that feels curated and part of the design story of your home. And then there’s the everyday ease: each step feels smooth, sturdy and secure, proof that good design isn’t just about appearances, but about how it makes you feel in the spaces you live in.

Ready for stairs worth showing off?

Renovating your staircase doesn’t have to mean dust, debris, and weeks of work. With stair noses and planks that slot together, you can create a look that’s equal parts practical and beautiful. And that all without losing your cool.