Hallway and Stair Runners
Add a touch of class to your hallway or stairwell with a hard-wearing runner designed to complement your natural flooring whilst adding a pop of colour. At Avana, we offer a complete supply and fitting service. Our mobile showrooms carry all the samples you need to decide what works best in your home.
Choosing Stair Runners
Choosing a runner is an excellent way to add both style and practicality to your home. It can soften the hard surfaces of your stairs, providing a more comfortable and quieter experience underfoot. Beyond comfort, a runner can also offer a striking visual appeal, allowing you to introduce colour, pattern, and texture that complements your existing décor. Choosing the right runner involves balancing design preferences with practical considerations like wear resistance, maintenance, and installation technique.
Key Considerations:
- Traffic Levels: High-traffic areas benefit from durable fibers like wool or nylon.
- Safety: Runners reduce slips on wooden or tiled stairs, especially important for children and pets.
- Noise Reduction: Carpets absorb sound, making staircases quieter.
- Maintenance: Synthetic fibres are easier to clean, while natural fibres may require specialist care.
- Budget: Wool and custom runners are premium options, while synthetics offer affordability without sacrificing style.
Types of Hallway & Stair Runners
Durable, naturally stain-resistant, and luxurious underfoot. Ideal for high-traffic areas but more expensive.
Nylon, polypropylene and polyester are all affordable, resilient, and easy to clean. Great for busy households with children or pets.
Made from cotton or wool blends, these are thin, tightly woven, and often patterned. They suit modern interiors but may need underlay for comfort.
Plush and soft, offering comfort and noise reduction. Best for homes seeking warmth and cosiness.
Sisal, jute and seagrass are eco-friendly and textured, adding rustic charm. Less forgiving on bare feet and harder to clean.
Runner Styles & Design Options
- Traditional Patterns: Persian or Oriental motifs add elegance and timeless appeal.
- Stripes: Vertical stripes elongate staircases visually, while bold stripes add drama.
- Geometric & Contemporary Prints: Perfect for modern homes, offering a striking focal point.
- Neutral Solids: Subtle tones like beige, grey, or taupe blend seamlessly with most interiors.
- Custom Widths & Lengths: Runners can be tailored to fit staircases of varying sizes, ensuring a snug and professional finish.
Popular runner choices in homes across Wiltshire:
Striped Wool Runners
Neutral Flatweaves
Patterned Oriental Runners
Eco-Friendly Sisal Runners
Installation of Carpet Runners
Installing stair and hallway runners requires precision to ensure safety and aesthetics. Accurate measurements of stair width, tread, and riser are essential to get the right length as well as accommodate stair turns. Professional fitting then ensures the central position demanded by most customers.
Stairs should be clean and smooth before installation then specific underlay considered to cushion footsteps and prolong runner life. Staples or tacks then fix the runner in place, with stair rods added for decorative flair and extra hold.