Post some pics

i'm not a fan of open staircases and my first reaction would be to enclose the space with walls and storage, it looks like there's space all around but how much space? what else is in the room? instead of just changing the look of the stairs maybe there's better ways of using the space...a proper floorplan will help work that out

keeping the access to the family room from both sides restricts the options but do you prefer to be able to see through the stair railings or would solid walls to the top of the ballustrade emphasise the curve and partially screen the view through to the family room although a full height wall with internal sliding doors on either side would allow the rooms to be separated for noise and heating especially when the kitchen is opened up to the dining room... otherwise solid panels to match the new kitchen would be less fussy than the existing..having had angled walls in my old kitchen i loved the extra storage disguised behind narrow doors, good luck with the reno

https://sastairs.com.au found this mob by accident on instagram how cool are their stairs ?

may be they can help you ?

When we were renovating our business we relocated the stairs to another part of the building ? You could always do that? Is there any part of the house you can move that stairs to?

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Upgrading one thing can make another look a bit tired. That often leads to an ever expanding list of changes and if done with an overall look in mind works really well. It's often the overall effect and how tied in it is that gives the biggest wow.

The reason I say the above, is that the wired balustrade looks great in its' setting with the contrasting timber floors. On the tiled floor you have the impact might not be so great without some further work.

We have recently refurbed an existing staircase by simply painting it white, creating a matching two tone stringer look with some existing wall paneling (like your kitchen style) and lining and creating our own design cladding to tie it in further up the stair well.

We then installed new step treads to match the surrounding stained (brown japon) blackbutt timber to give it contrast.

Looks a treat and everyone has a hard time picking what was original and what was new...

If you're looking at making your kitchen white / cream colors i would recommend not going with the dark wood again as it will bring darkness into the house have you considered glass paneling? and even changing the color of the actual stairs?

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Yes Sarah those exactly! I love the look it gives! would completely modernize your home!

Something like the attached pic would work with the classic styling you've suggested you want to achieve and the kitchen inspiration pic you shared.

Question: Are you planning to keep current flooring?

They look to be in good condition, Would make more sense to spend your money elsewhere!