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Your staircase provides a purpose: to get up and down in your home, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve some stylish love. From choosing between carpet and a carpet runner to whether to keep the existing look of the staircase and how to decorate the area, there are some considerations when it comes to achieving that final staircase look. This is what you should think about.
Ease of installation
If you want to finish your staircase installation yourself, it’s worth bearing in mind that it is easier to achieve some looks than others. For example, it can be easier to install a stair runner than it is to install a carpet. Stair runners run over the surface of the stairs and only need to be tucked in at the stair joins. Full carpets, on the other hand, will need to be measured and fitted to the whole step, which can be a little more tricky. However, for things like decorating your staircase with pictures in frames and finishing the banister with a wood stain, you may be able to do this very easily yourself.
Think about the Style you like
When it comes to the overall look of your staircase, quite often, it comes down to people choosing between a carpeted runner and a fully carpeted staircase. There are benefits to both, with some families being better suited to a fully carpeted staircase and others preferring a runner. A carpeted stair runner can add a stylish elegance to your home, whereas a fully carpeted stair brings more of a cozy, homely aesthetic. To help you to decide which would look best in your home, it’s a good idea to look at as many images as you can. Places like Pinterest are a great place to start, and so is starting to pay attention to what other people have done to their stairs when you visit them! Then, take a look at some examples of carpets and stair runners UK businesses have on offer as well to see what is possible to install.
Do you want to showcase your original staircase?
Another factor when thinking about the final look of your staircase is whether to leave some of the old roots, as this can help you make a decision between a carpet runner and fully carpeted stairs. If your stairs are in good condition and you’d like to display them, then a runner is a great choice. However, if not, but you like the idea of showcasing the original barebones of your house, are you willing to spend some time restoring your stairs to their former glory? This might involve refinishing the wood on the handrail, for example, or sanding the stairs themselves.
Personalize the area or keep it plain
One consideration that can change the entire look of your staircase is whether to keep it plain or to personalize the space with photos and quirky decorations like wall quotes. The latter allows you to put your stamp on the final look, but you may prefer the simplistic nature of the staircase. You may even find that keeping it plain on the walls works better if you choose a patterned carpet, for example.
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