I have fully carpeted stairs in my house. I don’t mind this in the basement. I think carpet in a basement warms it up. I do not however like fully carpeted stairs on a main level leading to the upstairs. Especially, when they are the first thing you see when entering the house. I prefer a wood stair plain or with a beautiful carpet runner. I’m always drawn to things that are rustic and reclaimed. It gives a home that cozy lived in vibe. I love the idea of using reclaimed wood on stairs. I think if I rip up the carpet on my stairs there is a possibility of painting or staining the wood to look rustic. This image sure inspires me to take “steps” in beautifying our stairs. Would you do this to your stairs?

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Xo, Annie

image via focal point styling