I wonder what's under the carpet on the stairs and other ideas

I wonder what's under the carpet on the stairs leading to the half storey...  I wouldn't do this to my main set of stairs but I think painting out the steps and wallpapering the risers might be a neat idea leading up to the (future) lounge and guest room.  Well, at least until we can replace the stairwell of death with something safer...

Also, I must remind myself when we start painting that the interior of our closets will be a colour other than white.  Kurt may not like this.  Seriously, it'll look good.  I promise!

Also, we will be painting our window sashes black.  Kurt may also not like this.  But, since we're planning on replacing our windows anyways, I likely will be able to convince him.  A paint choice could be Benjamin Moore Toucan Black (apparently, it has a good, navy-purple-y undertone.

(Design*Sponge via Door Sixteen)

(Door Sixteen)

Speaking of things being painted out black, what about doors?  This entire collection of gorgeous black and white interiors features any number of doors painted out a lovely black...

And below, here are some photos of what we have in store for our stairs.  These photos are via Door Sixteen.

(Sugar City Journal and Ferm Living via Door Sixteen)