How to Pick Out the Perfect Runner

Interior decor By Design of Your Life

We are in the middle of making over our stairs from ugly carpet with unfinished wood underneath...

....to modern, stylish, hardwood stairs with a beautiful runner.

That tutorial is coming soon...this is a progress shot.

I have looked at hundreds of stair runners and have had a really hard time finding what I want.

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1

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2

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3. Measure for Size

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Recap

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How to Pick Out the Perfect Runner

We are in the middle of making over our stairs from ugly carpet with unfinished wood underneath...

....to modern, stylish, hardwood stairs with a beautiful runner.

I have looked at hundreds of stair runners and have had a really hard time finding what I want.

1

Is it high traffic?

Consider Where You Will Use It

Will a door open over it?

On the Stairs?

2

Fabric:

Consider The Material

Pattern:

Texture:

3. Measure for Size

...and last but not least...

Recap

Where you'll use it,

If you need to get or avoid a certain fabric, texture, or pattern,

the maximum length and width down to the inch.

You may be able to return it, but often you have to pay a restocking fee.

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