Have you thought about changing the look and feel of your home? Do you want a dramatic, custom change that makes a huge impact? Well, if you answered yes, a new custom stair runner may be exactly what you want.

Beautiful and bold-- custom look

very welcoming

Contrast--great look

Stair runners are an amazing addition to any home. Few things can be done to your home that offers as much of a “wow” factor. In addition to the fabulous aesthetic addition, stair runners offer increased safety and noise reduction. Children and pets can benefit from the soft traction.

Our most popular style for stairs

So amazing!!!

Great and universal look

Using a patterned carpet is such a great way to introduce some texture and depth in the home. A pattern will be an added dimension and prove inviting for guests entering the home.

the new traditional

pattern pattern pattern

Typically, runners will be centered on the stairs and still allow 3” to 4” of wood showing on each side of the carpet. This still showcases the hardwood flooring.

Carpet is stretched on the stair similarly to how carpet is installed wall to wall. This involves using tack strip with very small nails. This does not do damage to the steps and is easily reversed. You don’t want someone who does not know how to install stair runners doing your installation. This is a special skill. That said, over time the wood will appear different under the runner because it has not been exposed to sunlight.

Stair rods are a beautiful way to add even more of a custom look to the stairs. These are totally decorative though and completely optional.

Finishing the edge of the carpet can be done by binding a fabric border to the carpet or surging the edge. This is another way to really add a custom unique look.

Stair runners can be such an amazing design feature in a home. Of all of the projects we work on few add as much impact for as little money as stairs. Not only are runners a beautiful addition to the home they can greatly increase safety and deaden noise. Typically runners take less than one day to install and when using the correct materials, they should last and look good for 7-10 years. Wool is the best option for high traffic steps. Stair runners will not break the bank either. A typical designer inspired runner will cost about $1500.00 turn key!! Check out the pictures below and let me know what you think.

After install of this runner, the house sold!! The owner credits the runner for the sale

Simply Beautiful!!

I love this- Can you say creative?

I love for the runner to appear as it is flowing down the stairs

Borders work great on wider steps

Very designer Inspired.

Sisal trimmed in Leather

Sisal look awesome flowing down stairs

Custom Landing

I want this room

I hope this gives you a good idea for what to do with your stairs, and please let me know if you need help because this is one of my favorite things to do in flooring.

Sisal is the designers dream! Complimenting any design style and blending with all colors, Sisal provides a unique and economical choice.  Sisal is a natural fiber harvested from a cactus like plant. It is originally from the Yucatan region of North America, but now is largely harvested in Brazil.

Textures most popular. Nice and Chunky!!

 Sisal can be used as an area rug, installed wall to wall or installed on steps. Sisal is available in many colors and can be bordered with bindings such as leather or wide cotton.  Many designers will even use fabric, and then they can coordinate a rooms upholstery and area rug. Sisal’s  usually a gold color; however metallic colors are becoming very popular.

Great copper tone. Classic look.

Textures  has a custom workroom that can produce a rug in any shape or size. Our master craftsmen can also install sisal on steps, and this is not an easy thing to do. We recently installed a set of steps for Bobbie McCloud, owner and chief designer at Designworks. Her design included trimming the sisal with leather and then we studded the border with hammered copper furniture tacks. Stunning.

Such a great look. Notice the craftsmanship!!

Black wrought iron stair rods really complete the look beautifully. Installing Sisal in a room wall to wall is fantastic as well. It is soft on the feet,  creates a warm natural feel. Sisal is not appropriate for all rooms though and is not easy to clean, so it is important to consider it’s application. Sisal is also not known to seam well, so consider seam placement in an application. Textures offers sisal up to 16’4″ wide and sometimes it is possible to eliminate seams altogether.

If you are looking for a great foundation or finishing touch for your rooms design I urge you to consider a great looking sisal rug.