While I agree that the steps do not currently match the house and were an add on, I don't see why you can't make them work! Add Saltillo tile to the tops of each step, in keeping with what you already have. Then add Talavera tiles, in random patterns if you're funky, all matching on each layer of riser if you're more of an orderly person, or in the middle, which would be to have each riser contain the same pattern all the way around the whole step, but having each step in a different pattern. (I would make them match somewhat) Then, have a welder fabricate hand rails to continue from your upper porch rails, down the sides of each step, so elderly and young folks can still access your stairs. It will also keep the flow and the beauty of the steps in tact. Then, you might consider adding a few scattered tiles elsewhere on your porch to help tie in the whole look, like a Talavera tile-topped table, or maybe a row of tiles above the front door? I can't really see the in the photo if that would work, but there are tons of Talavera tile ideas that would dress up your lovely home! [houzz=] [houzz=] [houzz=]

For what it's worth, I personally don't think the stairs in the second picture are the right ones... two reasons... 1. the idea behind those kind of stairs i.e. floating steps on metal bar, is generally to make it a feature which idea in my opinion will be lost with only two steps 2. the amount of dust that will gather over time under/behind the stairs/steps will make that corner very, very difficult to clean/vacuum My suggestion would be to consider a couple of semi cantilevered stairs/steps which would still I think give you the look you're trying to achieve but be much more practical (the carpet can be laid after the stud/plastered support is built and the wooden steps after the carpet)

Thanks oklouise, I'm now even thinking of something like this step - the tile meets the timber and then the timber forms the riser (imagine the top step is a single one....and it's carpet below... :-)

Here's the original discussion ([https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/help-with-stairs-dsvw-vd~5209387[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/help-with-stairs-dsvw-vd~5209387)) for context.