Stair runner carpets are more than just a practical addition to your home - they’re a style statement that brings personality, safety, and elegance to your staircase. At K. Powers & Company, we’ve had the pleasure of transforming countless staircases with stunning custom stairway installations over the past year. From timeless patterns to bold, eye-catching designs, we’ve curated our five favorite installations for 2024.
Our top 5 stair runner installations include a striking antelope-patterned runner, a chic grey ombre rendition, a bold zipper pattern, a vibrant Missoni creation, and a sophisticated Roger Oates classic. Get inspired as we explore these breathtaking projects and see how covering your stairs will elevate your home's interior.
Our Top Stair Runner Installations for 2024
Roger Oates Stair Runner Installation - Chartres Marine
This fabulous linear pattern from the Roger Oates Collection was inspired by the renowned French gothic cathedral. The striking multi-width bands of color showcase classic blues and neutral tones, making it an ideal choice for this client's home.
Chartres also creates exceptionally eye-catching custom sized area rugs. All Roger Oates Design carpets are made in the UK and feature authentic British weaving techniques and innovative design. Chartres is available in one other colorway. See Chartres and other striped carpets in our carpet gallery.
The quality of the installation of a Roger Oates stair carpet runner is also extremely important. To prolong the life of your woven carpet, it should be installed over a good quality pad by a skilled technician experienced in handling specialty flatweaves. It’s not constructed like other stair coverings!
Deerfield Stair Runner Installation
We're sure a lot of our clients are familiar with this striking antelope pattern known as Deerfield from Prestige Mills. It's visible in posts on our Instagram and Facebook pages and we sample it in multiple colors on our showroom floor.
Made from a synthetic polypropylene fiber, this iconic carpet is exceptionally soft to walk on. and makes an outstanding staircas runner that never goes out of style. Deerfield is available in multiple neutral colors as well as a dreamy azure blue!
For those who favor natural fibers such as wool to synthetic yarns, we offer a variety of animal print motifs in wool that are perfect for staircases. Explore Deerfield and more animal print carpets here!
Unison Stair Runner
Another of our top stair runner installations for 2024 is our Unison carpet. Handloomed from 100% wool, Unison is a striped, gradient design that is perfect for use as a stair-carpet. By combining high-quality dyed and natural wools, Unison features a beautiful ombre effect. The color transitions from light to dark, blending seamlessly. In addition, Its tip-sheared construction makes this a truly versatile carpet suitable for wall to wall installations as well as custom sized area rugs.
Ombre has become increasingly popular in the market, and we are thrilled this carpet was chosen by one of our design-savvy clients for their stunning home! See all the colors of Unison in our online striped carpet gallery.
Missoni Stair Runner Installation
Bold, vibrant, and unmistakably chic, this zig-zagging style from Stark brings Missoni’s iconic design flair to your home. Featuring a mesmerizing zigzag design in a kaleidoscope of colors, this carpet effortlessly combines modern sophistication with timeless artistry.
For this particular installation, designers at McKinley Architects chose the Missoni carpet to harmonize beautifully with their client's collection of antique Oriental rugs, seamlessly blending the old and the new. The contemporary feel of the Missoni-inspired design adds a touch of modern style, creating a striking yet cohesive aesthetic throughout their home.
Perfect for adding personality and polish, this luxurious runner is available in other patterns and colorways to transform your staircase into a design centerpiece.
Missoni Alessandro Custom Runner
Another stunning Missoni carpet installation for 2024 is the Alessandro from Stark Carpet. Exquisitely crafted in 100% wool, Alessandro's dynamic design and handcrafted flatweave construction exudes high class style and sophistication. We offer this luxurious carpet in many delicious colors including this gorgeous tangerine!
Missoni started as a luxurious fashion house founded by Otavio and Rosita Missoni in 1953. Renowned for their colorful knitwear in unmistakable zigzag patterns, they continued to expand their business bringing their iconic design sensibility to the home decor market in 2012.
Our showroom features the complete Missoni line of unique carpet designs, all customizable. Whether your project calls for a wall to wall installation, a specialty sized area rug, or custom-fit stair treads, we have a Missoni carpet that will be the perfect fit for your home.
Honorable Mention
Marquess Stair Runner Installation
We couldn't resist highlighting this exceptional carpet as one of our top staircase runner installations for 2024, so we awarded it our K. Powers & Company "honorable mention." Featuring our star-spangled Marquis carpet, we love how this carpet radiates positive vibes. We also admire how the white stars beautifully enhance our client's painted stair treads.
Crafted from 100% wool and offered in a range of colors, this celestial design is always a winner! See all the colors of Marquess and other geometric carpet styles.
Gratitude
We thank all our wonderful clients and interior designers for allowing us the pleasure of collaborating and sharing with them, our passion for design. While we couldn't feature all our amazing 2024 installations in one blog post, please check out our stair runner gallery, as well as our social media pages listed (listed below) ,for more outstanding stair projects. If you are starting a new design project, we would love to be your resource for carpet, rugs, flooring, shades, and more. Visit our beautiful greater Boston showroom located in Needham, MA, or contact us for more information or to order a complementary sample of any of our carpets or flooring.