tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post3223022952066202551..comments2024-03-21T03:33:14.092-04:00Comments on Acanthus and Acorn: Where Should A Stair Runner End?Acanthus and Acornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-3283982746567173932013-05-07T13:17:14.515-04:002013-05-07T13:17:14.515-04:00I prefer having a carpet runner that doesn't t...I prefer having a carpet runner that doesn't touch the floor. For me, the former is more pleasing to the eyes than the latter. However, it isn't a big deal for me because my attention focuses on the carpet's design and how it matches the staircase and the walls. ;)<br />Lyda Tavornhttp://www.cleancarpetchicago.com/buffalo-grove-carpet-cleaningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-70426047499686463512013-03-20T00:00:30.982-04:002013-03-20T00:00:30.982-04:00The quality of information that you are providing ...The quality of information that you are providing is simply marvelous.<br /><a href="http://www.decorativehardwarestudio.com/wp/product-category/drapery-hardware/drapery-finials/crystal-finials/" rel="nofollow">glass curtain holdbacks</a>Sheamushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158555199153000678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-91046304194946137692012-01-05T14:54:23.243-05:002012-01-05T14:54:23.243-05:00OHMYGOSH! :) I was just thinking about staircase...OHMYGOSH! :) I was just thinking about staircases the other day and how much i love them. And there are some gorgeous ones in this post. Ever soooo mysterious.. what's at the top? Love love adore!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005482538480063372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-91277641639716992542011-06-10T16:57:15.289-04:002011-06-10T16:57:15.289-04:00Thanks to all for commenting, I'd say it's...Thanks to all for commenting, I'd say it's about 50/50 in your preferences! And, I am still mulling over my choices of patterns!!!<br /><br />P/F-Aim, I have the same situation now. When we did the stairs we also put hardwood in the upstairs hallway which opens to all the bedrooms(those are still carpeted) and my plan is to have the runner tuck up under the nose of the last step before the hallway landing. I also plan to have a seperate runner in the hallway that coordinates, mostly to muffle sound.<br /><br />If you don't want the hallway floor bare, you could have 1.)the runner cut to continue up and over the top step and into the hallway, much like what is done for the staircase landing 2.) have a seperate hall runner made from the same stair runner, but where they to not touch. 3.) choose a runner for the hall that compliments the staircase runner you choose.<br /><br />Hope that helps and best of luck!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-90598903883207623532011-06-10T16:28:09.407-04:002011-06-10T16:28:09.407-04:00Another question: If the floors are wood on the se...Another question: If the floors are wood on the second floor, how does the runner end at the top?-amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724947347451274216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-36488545539923842942011-05-31T18:41:05.504-04:002011-05-31T18:41:05.504-04:00I'd rather see the runner touch the floor. Wh...I'd rather see the runner touch the floor. When it stops just below the tread, it always looks to me like a too-short sleeve or pant leg. But I'm sure there's a bit more upkeep with the runner ending at the floor (a catch-all area for dust in our house).-amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724947347451274216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-2178786008123133742011-05-26T06:47:10.492-04:002011-05-26T06:47:10.492-04:00What beautiful pictures you posted to help get you...What beautiful pictures you posted to help get your point across! I love them all. My opinion wavers based on your photos. I do think it depends on the pattern of the carpet you choose. Based on your pictures some runners look better going to the floor like the last one in the serious of those going to the floor but the one you term striped waterfall looks much better just under the step. The runner with the stair rods I just do not like; it seems to cheapen the look even though it is probably one of the most expensive to do! It would be fun if you posted a picture of your stairs and possible options you are considering and we could help you out! I am not a designer, a teacher really, but have an obsession about design! Good luck! Thanks for posting!lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501076047676675921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-81500074129260983682011-05-22T08:20:13.897-04:002011-05-22T08:20:13.897-04:00I had never considered anything other than taking ...I had never considered anything other than taking it to the floor. I do think I prefer that look though even after seeing your pictures. I'm happy to find your blog through one of my readers as I am in the process of doing my staircase. Do you have any sources for purchasing runners? We are considering Dash and Albert but I like to exhaust all of my options!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-34741351350889645892011-05-21T23:08:48.907-04:002011-05-21T23:08:48.907-04:00First, I prefer to have no runner on the stairs. ...First, I prefer to have no runner on the stairs. But, if I had to have a runner, I would want it to extend to the floor.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-84123826567666078362011-05-19T07:42:38.308-04:002011-05-19T07:42:38.308-04:00This is perfect timing for your post as I have to ...This is perfect timing for your post as I have to show visuals to 2 clients for their runners.I much prefer when the runner does not cover the entire step so the floor shows through and when it does not go all the way to the floor (on the first step)Francine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-44610241501129554962011-05-18T10:36:09.791-04:002011-05-18T10:36:09.791-04:00I believe I like the ones that end at the floor. I...I believe I like the ones that end at the floor. I like a clear start and stopping point to things. Great post I do not believe I had ever thought about it before!momof3girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-36397140826066036932011-05-17T22:32:28.236-04:002011-05-17T22:32:28.236-04:00No Touching The Floor!!! I never thought about it ...No Touching The Floor!!! I never thought about it until I read this post but it just look so much more finished to me!! Great post. Can't wait to see your final decision!! KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-14147842993609668882011-05-17T18:18:56.502-04:002011-05-17T18:18:56.502-04:00I don't think there is a hard and fast rule, b...I don't think there is a hard and fast rule, but I've never taken one all the way to the floor. Purely an esthetic thing for me, I just don't care for the other look.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-35446577261912654492011-05-17T12:32:05.718-04:002011-05-17T12:32:05.718-04:00Rebecca at the floors just feels right to me!
xox...Rebecca at the floors just feels right to me!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br /><br />Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-18989052368854031612011-05-17T09:07:53.067-04:002011-05-17T09:07:53.067-04:00I'm such a fan of sisal runners on staircases ...I'm such a fan of sisal runners on staircases and I like the sisal tucked under not touching the floor. Can't wait to see what you choose...know it will look beautiful!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-89265436233973867462011-05-16T13:06:50.708-04:002011-05-16T13:06:50.708-04:00that is such a good question!
that photo with the ...that is such a good question!<br />that photo with the rope hand rail kills me.... they didn't have our code inspector:)<br /><br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-59640526382348141072011-05-16T11:16:56.984-04:002011-05-16T11:16:56.984-04:00Glad someone else notices these differences. When...Glad someone else notices these differences. When I installed my leopard runner, I obsessed with where it should end too. My risers are original oak, not painted, but I ended the runner at the bottom of the stair. It just seemed right. I love your carpeted stairs. Too bad you can't just take that carpet and have it cut narrower, forming a runner. Good luck and looking forward to the final decision. ~Deloresvignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-39532944012249452562011-05-16T07:22:36.581-04:002011-05-16T07:22:36.581-04:00This is a good post. I think it wears longer if it...This is a good post. I think it wears longer if it doesn't touch but it also might depend on the surface that it touches or doesnt' touch...guess there are no hard and fast rules....obviously its done both ways.mwaxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513824811485509272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-16529721966953491732011-05-15T18:15:30.344-04:002011-05-15T18:15:30.344-04:00It would depend on what the floor does.It would depend on what the floor does.Louis Navarretehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274208587982201557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-69899546590709296012011-05-15T16:04:52.552-04:002011-05-15T16:04:52.552-04:00I like the runner not touching the floor too. I us...I like the runner not touching the floor too. I usually do a stained wood riser on the bottom step, even if all the others are white, just to give the stair a little more presence and keep it tidy. <br /><br />I love runners on stairs if for no other reason than safety and animals!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342939244592589843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-37947795818095597892011-05-15T14:16:26.489-04:002011-05-15T14:16:26.489-04:00Thank you for doing my research project for me. We...Thank you for doing my research project for me. We need to have our stair runner installed and I was starting to second guess my ideas. My risers are painted except the bottom step which is wood and has a curved return. Now I'm sure I will not have it touch the floor and know it will look great. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-50126184873710864032011-05-15T10:46:28.467-04:002011-05-15T10:46:28.467-04:00I vote for under the last step, however Barry Dixo...I vote for under the last step, however Barry Dixon designed a back stairway with a sisal look carpet that extended on to the floor almost like a mat. Sounds really hideous I know, but it was fabulous and we did the same thing for a client with a back staircase. She loves it. Not something I would do in a formal front foyer. Have a great week. MonaMona Thompsonhttp://providenceltddesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-15963550912598479492011-05-15T09:36:18.993-04:002011-05-15T09:36:18.993-04:00I wonder...how does the carpet on the first step h...I wonder...how does the carpet on the first step hold up when not brought to the floor? With less surface area, I would think it would pull more easily.<br /><br />I currently have wood steps with no carpet...have considered carpeting in the future. Could you share how you will transition at the top of the stairs? My landing is hardwood as well, and I don't really want it carpeted. I use some oriental area rugs.<br /><br />Thanks - great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-33659516147356099682011-05-14T19:33:20.569-04:002011-05-14T19:33:20.569-04:00I really think simple sisal is best!I really think simple sisal is best!David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087985679708902082.post-70127302207499364642011-05-14T18:03:22.750-04:002011-05-14T18:03:22.750-04:00Hi Rebecca, I agree - I like when it doesn't t...Hi Rebecca, I agree - I like when it doesn't touch the floor, especially when you can see your lovely wood on the bottom step. Your house looks so lovely. I would love a classic, elegant house (some day!). We are trying to pay for this one before we change out trim and mouldings which will help it feel more classic!<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts on the paint. I really want a white house, but it would look like crap with this style of home in this 1970's neighborhood. So I am in the taupe game now. I would like to replace the front door with one with a larger window. I would LOVE a side light. But I experienced a serious home invasion a few years ago and find myself reticent to put a window next to the door. David is away a lot at night, and I find myself very pleased we have a solid door and no side light when people ring the bell in the evening! But it would be glorious to have more light in the front hall...!!<br /><br />I like your window box idea. Sadly, with our crummy gardening weather, it would sit empty 8 months of the year. But I am going to start scouting options! Great suggestion - thanks!!<br /><br />Good luck with the stairs decision. I would definitely choose a lovely wool carpet with a subtle pattern...<br /><br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.com