From classic plaids and stripes to eye-catching geometrics, animal prints and high-contrast colourful designs – we've rounded up some of the most stylish runners to meet your fancy and completely transform your flight of stairs!
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Source: Martha Stewart | Photography: Bjorn Wallander
Design by Natalie Hodgins, Sarah Richardson Design | Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Design by Randy Powers | Source: Veranda
Designed by Christine Lennon | Source: One Kings Lane
Designed by T. Keller Donovan | Source: House Beautiful | Photography: John Gould Bessler
Source: This is Glamorous | Photography: Nelson Hancock
Source: Brit + Co | Photography: Joanna Henderson | Featured: Good Housekeeping, March 2015
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Source: South Shore Decorating Blog | Featured: Elle Decor
Designed by Sarah Richardson
Source: Faded Plains
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How To Measure For A Stair Runner
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- Measure the total width (A in the image above) of the stair. If you want some of the stair showing on each side of the runner, subtract the appropriate number of inches from the total width. As a rule of thumb, you’ll want about four inches of stair exposed on each side. This will give the stairs some visual contrast, creating an aesthetically pleasing look.
- Measure the stair riser height (B) from the bottom to the lip of the step.
- Measure the stair depth (C) from around the lip to the top of the riser.
- Count the number of risers and stair depths the rug will need to cover.
- Multiply the number of risers by the height of a single riser from step 2.
- Multiply the number of stair depths by the depth measurement from step 3.
- Add the totals from steps 5 and 6 for the total length of the runner.
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How To Install A Carpet Runner:
For all you do-it-yourselfers, click here for a comprehensive tutorial from HGTV.com on how to install a carpet runner.