The Wild Things actress adorns her wooden staircase with a leopard print runner, which taps into one of the biggest design ...

I scooted the runner all the way up to one side of the stair tread, then measured the other side, where the tread wasn’t covered by the rug. Then I took this measurement and split the difference.

Take your home to the next level with these imaginative stair runner ideas. From funky prints to unique shapes, these designer examples are bold inspiration.

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