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Stair runners....

15 years ago

Hi!

I picked up a few samples for a stair runner today. To keep costs down, I am using a wool remnant. So, my choices are somewhat limited. You can see neighboring rug in front room. My poor child & dogs have slipped a few times on these stairs.

{{!gwi}}

I also need a rug for my entry way. Have a 5x8 made out of same remnant or go for another rug? Here is a pic of entry.

{{!gwi}}

I'd love to know if you like any of these? Pattern or plain?

Smiles:)

Comments (16)

  • 15 years ago

    I like the second from the left. Picks up the black color from your railings and front door. I think, hard to tell though, also picks up on the taupe in your area rug.

  • 15 years ago

    Could you also post a close-up shot?

  • 15 years ago

    second from the left looks perfect. i'd get the area rug in the same thing. Pretty house!

  • 15 years ago

    In my opinion, trellis looks GREAT on stairs and I agree with roseabby and dedtired on the black picking up from your railings. I had a stair runner cut from a remnant as well and it came out GORGEOUS. They did a beautiful job and the trellis pattern looks fantastic - it doesn't look cut either. It looks like it came that way.

  • 15 years ago

    Thanks, yall!

    Pal, here is a close up. Sorry the samples are so tiny.

    {{!gwi}}

    And the last one on the right - the nubby one - might not work on the stairs cuz it would be hard to make all the bends. It is kinda stiff. I am thinking about that one for my bedroom cuz it feels wonderful under foot ~ a little foot massage!

    Smiles:)

  • 15 years ago

    Can I throw another kink in?
    I am thinking about getting this rug for the dining room, which is to the left of the staircase.

    or this one
    {{!gwi}}

    Thanks so much!
    Smiles:)

  • 15 years ago

    I agree second from the left. I am also in need of new stair runners and through the hallway to replace the one that was here with the prior owners. Are they costly?? It's my next big undertaking.

  • 15 years ago

    I also agree second from the left.

  • 15 years ago

    Top rug and definitely the trellis pattern.

  • 15 years ago

    Very pretty. I also agree top rug and 2nd from left for the stairs.

  • 15 years ago

    Yep, yep, yep. :)

  • 15 years ago

    As soon as I saw it, I, too, was drawn to the trellis pattern!

  • 15 years ago

    Excellent - he is coming on Thursday (New Years Eve, can you believe it ~ another year) to measure.

    Now, what about the entry rug? Same or something different? I really need something there - my crazy canines are ruining my floor when the postman/ups rings the doorbell when we are not home. You don't even want to see a close-up of the door!!

    Smiles:)

    Kinda nervous about the rug - it is from Overstock & no reviews :( But it is substantially less than the soumak at the store so.......guess I'll take my chances.

  • 15 years ago

    Agreed--trellis pattern and top rug. Personally I'd like to see a different rug for the entry. Do you need a low pile to clear the door? I want to get a rug for my entry, but door is flush with floor. Perhaps the soumak there as it's a flatweave? As for the overstock rug, I think you may be safe since it's mostly neutrals--may be a tad lighter, darker. Do you know the manufacturer? I was impressed with my recent O purchase--came so promptly whereas with RugsUSA I had to wait almost a month for it.

  • 15 years ago

    I would like to see the same rug for entry.
    You do not want to have too many different things going on.
    IMHO.

  • 15 years ago

    I just ordered the O rug....fingers crossed:) You all have taught me to look for deals instead of buying at local stores & I even searched for coupons - found free shipping & 10% off!! Perhaps, I should wait until I get the runner & DR rug to make a decision about the entry rug.

    Thanks for all your thoughts.

    Val, I do have about a 1" lip so a thick rug shouldn't be a prob. Good to see you:)

    Smiles:)

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