Stair runners are hot news and no longer only in period homes. In classical and contemporary hallways alike, pro designers are embracing their abundant benefits. We’re talking noise reduction, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. For interior buffs among us, there is one home adornment that ...

Having a staircase is a luxury of sorts—it means you've got two floors instead of just one, obviously! But running up and down a staircase will make you quickly realize why they're also a ...

Whether you love the look or not, there are a handful of good reasons why you should add carpet to your staircase. For starters, carpets help absorb sound and prevent your stairs from getting all ...

If a remodel is in your future—from a full-demo to just a seasonal spruce—don't forget to attend to your staircase. This area of your home can often be treated as an afterthought, but why not use this ...

Brownstones and row houses have a lot of stairs. And whether it’s a grand L-shaped center staircase, winding switchback stairs or a sleek stainless steel staircase, bare treads can be beautiful. But a ...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: we were so lucky to move into a house that was in great shape when we started. But there were a few things I wanted to change. We ripped up the floor tile ...

Big and bold or calm and chic; the right striped carpet or runner can anchor a room, elongate a hallway and pull your entire interior scheme together. The zig-zag chevron-patterns of the Wool Fabulous ...

Stair runners are a functional way to add personality to your home. Apart from absorbing sound, runners prevent falls and protect wooden stairs from scratches. Picking the right stair runner is as ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We live in a classic Victorian terrace, and when we moved in we painted the hallway floorboards white. They ...