Here a nylon carpet in the shade lends softness and style to a modern farmhouse inspired den by the interior design firm nk living.
Different stair carpet styles.
Depending on the scale of the pattern this carpet can take on high energy or subtle characteristics.
Pairing the carpeting with a good quality hard wearing under pad will protect the stairs and make a softer landing for feet.
Going with a contrasting patterned carpet on a stair is kind of a less expensive way to achieve the wood stair with a runner look.
I did this in fact with my own stair which is right in the middle of my open plan home just beyond the entry hall.
Small tight weaves of checkerboard sisal present more contrast when viewed from afar whereas larger checkerboard weaves create a dynamic effect.
It s not something for the amateur to take one except maybe a simple staircase outdoors.
There are a good number of staircase styles to choose from.
Checkerboard sisal is a classic style produced in tone on tone two tone and tricolor versions.
Compared to other types of carpet materials such as wool or polyester nylon is the overwhelming favorite because it is reasonably low maintenance.
When it comes to carpeting flint gray is the new beige.
Stairs are the most common place in the home to have carpet and yet they are also the trickiest.
It also offers the most bang for your bucks.
A carpet labeled heavy domestic or extra heavy domestic is more rigorously tested than other types of carpeting and will better withstand the demands of stair use.