Some things in a house are required to be there for so many practical reasons. The oven is there to cook dinner. The shower is there to get clean. You know, the very basic idea for civilized living in modern society.
But the right staircase can be the icing on the cake of a two-story house. An average set of stairs can be very practical, but when we’re talking a grand, sweeping staircase, that’s a different story. It’s a spot in the home that can be elegant, dramatic, stylish…a statement maker.
Having lived in a two-story family home once upon a time, I know firsthand the drama that a statement staircase can conjure. There are the stair steps of couples in prom dresses and tuxedos that line the steps. It’s a great backdrop for Christmas cards. It allows a reel-worthy descent to a date waiting in the foyer. It could be the breath-taking arrival of a bride.
And, also known from personal experience, it can be a really effective way for a teenage girl to stomp out her anger upon being grounded.
With all the possibilities, here are six of the most sweeping, grand staircases CandysDirt.com has featured in 2025. Some of them prom-worthy and others are positively ready for Scarlett O’Hara.
3028 Mountainview Court, Grapevine
Curving and modern, this staircase could be a show-stopper.
Streamlined and tree-lined, the home on Mountainview Court in Grapevine is perched upon a hilltop.
The 6,279-square-foot house at 3028 Mountainview Court in Grapevine makes a dramatic statement with or without a staircase. Sitting atop a hill with treetop views, this multi-level contemporary already had a sensational air about it.
Besides four bedrooms, six bathrooms, three fireplaces, one kitchen, and a kitchenette, this house includes a sweeping staircase with a modern look.
1914 Overlook Ridge Drive, Keller
The black banister highlights the lines of the staircase.
The white exterior and black roof communicate what’s inside this Keller home.
The color palette for this Keller home at 1914 Overlook Ridge Dr. delivered the drama. All high contrast with the seller’s choices of black and white made a statement both inside and outside this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home.
The staircase with its black banister makes a sharp statement in the house’s foyer. It’s a black line underscoring and highlighting the importance of the staircase in the house.
1720 Western Avenue, Fort Worth
The staircase in this stately traditional home would inspire an elegant descent.
The front door of this River Crest home once belonged to First Lady Jackie Kennedy.
The staircase at this house at 1720 Western Ave. only whispers its understated elegance. It’s taking its cues from the home’s front door, which was once owned by First Lady Jackie Kennedy. This stately home found in Fort Worth’s River Crest area, also contained the style icon’s former wardrobes, once filled with her designer labels.
The staircase here, just inside the front door, is as polished and traditional as the former first lady was. It’s poised, elegant, and confidant in this classic American home.
4600 Stafford Road, Colleyville
An estate modeled after a French chateau deserves an ornate staircase.
This Colleyville home’s exterior and interior reflect a modern notion of French design.
The gated property at 4600 Stafford Road mimics a French chateau. The 7,477-square-foot castle features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, six fireplaces, a billiards room, a media room, living areas and, of course, a dog-washing station for any French poodles nearby.
The grand estate brings Marie Antoinette vibes to its ornate staircase. With a curve that stretches upward to the second floor, it crosses along the second floor, extending its ornate ironwork. There’s definitely a touch of Versailles in this foyer.
2900 W. Kimball Avenue, Grapevine
The spiral staircase throws a curve into the clean edges expected in a contemporary design.
Clean lines dominate the contemporary style of this Grapevine house.
Life can be a fantasy at this home sitting on 9.75 square feet of land at 2900 W. Kimball Ave. in Grapevine. The property includes an equestrian center, koi ponds, and even a three-bedroom, five-bedroom house.
It’s contemporary with all the straight edges and clean lines expected with that style of house. Yet, the spiral staircase found inside, twirling to an upstairs wet bar, adds a literal twist to the architecture here.
6908 Ledbetter Road, Arlington
Broad steps maintained the contemporary lines of this remodeled home.
A major renovation transitioned a former ranch-style residence into a two-story contemporary abode.
Taking a 1970s ranch house to a two-story contemporary is a striking story. With the help of Dallas architect Bently Tibbs, this house at 6908 Ledbetter Road in Arlington made a statement with its transition. Found in a lush, park-like setting on 1.25 acres, the house went through a big transformation.
The addition of the second story allowed views of the gorgeous landscape. The home’s broad staircase offers a fitting link between the two levels, pinpointing the magic a creative architect can accomplish.
To be honest, a grand staircase makes any house feel fancy, and it can also make a big statement even if the house is simple. The right staircase in the right house mirrors the home around it. Whether it’s understated and elegant or sleek and contemporary. No matter the style, a staircase can add little bit of flair for everyday living and even some drama for picture-taking and memorable entries.