Add peace and quiet, beauty (and safety) with a pretty carpet on the stairs

Can a geometric-patterned runner hide stains, protect stairs and create interest in interior designs? You do the math

Instead of carpeting, lay down some paint and give your steps a lift

Energize your stairway with a carpet runner decked in stripes to go the distance

Get the skinny on material selection, color and pattern, installation and more

Carpeting, runner or bare wood? Check out these ideas for matching your staircase floor treatment to upstairs and downstairs flooring

Strike a dramatic note with black window frames, shelves, stairs and more, making features stand out or blend in

Understanding how stairs are designed and laid out can help you make the best decisions for safety and beauty in your home

Eye-catching staircase embellishments surprise and delight. What's on your risers?

Learn what heights, widths and configurations make stairs the most functional and comfortable to use