Rug pads were carefully placed on the steps before the rug was stapled to the stair This week we put the finishing touch on the stairs, a new runner. Stair runners are sometimes a touchy subject.

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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.

Photo via Natalie Kraiem Interiors At Better Carpet Warehouse on Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill, a synthetic runner starts around $2,500 for three flights of stairs comprising 45 steps, said owner ...

And finally, a year after moving in, we replaced that wall-to-wall carpet with a stair runner (in a pattern called Fillmore in linen by Stanton Carpets). It took me a long time to find the right ...

Sound absorption, safety and style are reasons designers install runners on hardwood stairs. These rugs can make a statement and elevate an entrance hall, adjacent spaces, and the steps themselves.

Professional interior designers have several suggestions for how to best give stairs a makeover without breaking the bank. Consider laying down a carpet runner or painting an element of the ...

Is a stair runner cheaper than carpet? Runners are usually a bit more expensive to install than carpet since they usually come in more expensive materials, like wool, and they often require more ...

For interior buffs among us, there is one home adornment that immediately signifies an elevated aesthetic: having a stair runner in the home. The strip of carpet is coveted by the very best of ...

Carpet on stairs can be a divisive topic from an aesthetic point of view. Some people love the statement look it can create ...

She spent a full weekend fitting the rugs in a pattern to make sure they flowed seamlessly up the stairs. The tiring work was worth it, as Claire revealed a trendy sand runner with a black border ...