Another choice would be a patterned runner this could be a subtle pattern of neutrals in a traditional transitional or contemporary design.
Light or dark carpet on stairs.
When the light reaches a clear carpet it bounces against it and illuminates the room.
On the one hand light carpets bring light.
A while ago i met with a homeowner who wanted to replace her carpeting in several rooms and also on the stairs.
This is because in addition to having to decide on carpet style and color the carpet has to be of appropriate durability and thickness to be installed on the stair.
We shopped and i sent her home with several samples to show her husband.
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So clearly the stair carpet is an important decision.
Light vs dark grey carpet with light grey walls.
But precisely because we do spend so little time on the stairs you can afford to be really dramatic and perhaps a little more daring than you would be in the sitting room where you spend hours at a stretch.
A new carpet can completely transform a room making it cosier warmer and a much more comforting place to be.
Choosing carpet for the stairs can be a bit more difficult than choosing carpet for other areas of the home.
Jb said deborah we are at a stalemate as to whether we keep the new carpet in a dark tone like what we have or go lighter.
Here is how our email conversation went.
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They bring light spaciousness and purity but also cold and dirtiness to the slightest stain.
High foot traffic increases the likelihood that your light carpeting will soon look dingy.
And would show up better on the dark stairs the dark carpet with the dark floor will be too much dark.
I understand deborah s desire for a dark practical colour that won t show the dirt.
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On the other hand light colors are susceptible to dirt marks soil stains etc and might require frequent cleaning.
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Dark colors are prone to fading by sunlight and light colored stains dust animal hair etc.
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Stairs are the most common place in the home to have carpet and yet they are also the trickiest.
Pick a carpet color that covers dirt and stains.