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Bright, splashy color schemes are a huge trend many interior designers are implementing going into 2013.

According to HGTV's design blog, 2013 is going to be a big year for patterns, specifically florals.

One style of staircase that seems to have not survived the transition is the freestanding staircase.

The Louvre in Paris is considered to be one of the finest and most complete collections of fine art anywhere in the world.

Wrought iron stair parts have been popular for generations, as they allow homeowners to create staircases either indoors or outside of the home that have an unparalleled sense of artistry to them.

According to the organizers of the 2013 Home Expo, a traveling fair of interior designer exhibits that display the latest trends in residential decor, homeowners are going to be embracing traditional materials implemented in less than conventional places this year.

Aside from beauty, homeowners need to consider safety when deciding upon the layout of their staircase.

Installing a new staircase can be an arduous undertaking if you aren't a professional carpenter or stair builder. However, sometimes you want to update the look of your flight of stairs in your main foyer without investing in a whole new structure altogether.

In many modernist homes, the staircases aim to make a statement without relying on an abundance of stair parts or overly intricate designs to set the aesthetic of a given room.

Compared to Red Oak, White Oak has a lot more figure, meaning it features more subtle striping with a coarser grain. When stained, this hardwood has a pleasing look that is less pink than Red Oak, although its tonality is equally as rich.

A large newel will make an imposing statement in your home, establishing the stairs as the focal point of your main entryway.

Stainless steel railings have for a long time been found only in commercial or industrial settings, as they don't necessarily connote the warmth most homeowners want from their central staircase.