1880 Staircase

A few weeks ago, we dismantled our staircase to its core and meticulously rebuilt it. Well, Steve mostly did, but in my way, I helped enormously. The 1880 staircase, a witness to countless moments, stood stoically unchanged. It was gritty, creaky, and OLD— it needed some TLC!

Beyond its functional purpose, the staircase is a metaphor, a visual representation of our home renovation journey—a powerful reminder that progress is made, one step at a time. A statement piece—proudly greeting you as you enter the home, setting the tone for what’s inside, and declaring, “This house is great.”

The sound of little bare feet descending the steps, announcing their readiness for the day. Or, the teenage whirlwind—each step a rhythmic cadence filling the house.

This staircase, untouched since its origins, is symbolic, holds a significant purpose, and is deeply emotional—it deserves our utmost attention and care.

So one stair tread at a time, the dust collected for 143 years, was uncovered, and we rebuilt it.

Fortunately, we could salvage the original spindles, newel post, and handrail.

It’s a classic, sweet Victorian farmhouse staircase that now shines bright.

Click here to see our staircase!

or HERE

Love,

Jaclyn