A white and beige chevron-patterned runner lines the stairs of this home. The stairs feature white risers and pale wooden treads that match the wooden handrail along the white wall.
20 Modern Stair Runners to Renew Your Home
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Published: May 5, 2023
Updated: November 25, 2023
Stair runners are a popular and practical way to add personality, reduce noise, and add a sense of safety to your staircase. Not only do stair runners protect your beautiful stairs from damage and wear and tear, but also, they provide traction to prevent slips or falls. With the rise of modern interior design styles, many homeowners are opting for contemporary décor elements that are easy to integrate and seamlessly transform spaces such as modern stair runners.
Modern stair runners come in a variety of materials, colors, and patterns, giving you plenty of options to perfectly match your home’s design. As for installing some homeowners may opt to have a professional come in and take care of it, installing a stair runner yourself can be a simple DIY project. You can either use a nail or staple gun to secure your runner, though ensure you are securing the runner to the risers, not the treads. Alternatively, you can use stair runner rods you screw in at the base of each riser that is made for runners. Whether you are looking to add a touch of elegance to your home, add traction to prevent scary falls, or just want to update an outdated staircase, modern stair runners are an amazing solution. Keep reading to see our curated list of gorgeous modern stair runners to inspire your next project.
02 of Boho Stairs WIth Persian Runner
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A wicker chair topped with a plaid throw blanket rests next to the stairwell under a gold-framed painting. A wicker basket holding a large healthy snake plant rests to the right of the white stairs covered by a pattered, Persian-style runner.
03 of Black and White Stairs With Arabesque Runner
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White risers contrast against black trends and are covered by a gorgeous black and white diamond patterned runner. A black handrail is mounted to the crisp white walls of this stairwell.
04 of Contrasting Modern Stair Runner
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A cream runner with black tape edging covered the white stairwell of this entry. At the base of the stairs a live edge shelf topped with a reed diffuser, decor, and arranged botanicals rests against the wall under a round mirror.
05 of Black and White Staircase With Gray Runner
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This period home features a gorgeous, white-painted staircase with white balusters and a black newel post and handrail. A soft gray stair runner covers the white steps held in place with black metal stair runner rods.
06 of Modern Stair Runner Ideas for a Neutral Stairwell
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This beautiful natural wood staircase is decorated with a modern farmhouse-inspired chevron runner in black and white. The black balusters pick up the black colors within the runner and the steel-framed arching mirror hung along the board and batten accent wall.
07 of Imperial Modern Stair Runner
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A patterned animal print runner covers the curved imperial stare case of this grand entrance. The stairs have unique metal balusters and matching banisters adorned with lushed garlands tied up with pale blue ribbons.
08 of Flourishing Olive Tree Next To Victorian Stairwell
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A flourishing olive tree is planted in a cuboid wicker basket and nestled into the corner of this staircase. The staircase matches the floors with gorgeous rich dark wood treads and banisters, contrasted by the stark white risers that match the walls and straight balusters. The stairs are covered with a stunning pale blue and white patterned runner.
09 of Black Staircase With Striped Runner
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This hallway features fully painted black stairs, including the baluster and newel post, topped with a striped black and white stair runner. The black is contrasted against the white walls. The banister is a warm wood that matches the floor perfectly.
10 of Patterned Staircase Runner
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A patterned stair runner covers the steps of this staircase, avoiding uncovered landings. The treads of these steps are a gorgeous ashy brown wood that contrasts the white risers and railing beautifully.
11 of White Stairs With Pale Gray Runner
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A steep, white-painted staircase covered with a pale gray runner leads down to a foyer covered with light herringbone wood floors. A wooden console topped with a fresh floral bouquet, a few stacked books, and a large, rounded lamp rests against the white wainscoting under and round mirror.
12 of Modern Farmhouse Stairwell
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This modern farmhouse stairwell is made up of white risers, dark wooden treads, white wainscotting, and a chevron-patterned white and beige runner. The wall above the stairs is filled by a large gallery wall of black framed photographs.
13 of Wooden Stairs With Patterned Runner
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A deep burgundy door embellished with a yellow flowering wreath opened to an inviting entry hall featuring a gorgeous stairwell. Warm wooden treads, a black banister, white risers, and white balusters make up this stunning staircase covered with a soft gray diamond patterned runner.
14 of White Stairs in Entry Hall
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A pale beige runner covers these all-white stairs accented with a cherry wood banister. The stairs lead into a warm entry hall featuring a thing white custom radiator cover topped with a ceramic vessel holding burgundy botanicals.
15 of Neutral Antique Stairwell
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Light wood floors lead to a beautiful white staircase with black metal balusters capped with a dark wooden banister and an antique Victorian newel post. A wicker basket filled with white flowers and lush greenery rests at the base of the stairs that are covered with a pale mushroom-colored runner.
16 of White Stairwell in Neutral Hallway
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A white stairwell covered with a soft gray runner and contrasting black tape leads down to the living area of this home. The rest of the area is decorated with the same color scheme as the stairwell to create a cohesive look.
17 of Gray Wool Blend Runner With Black Tape Edging
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These thin white stairs are topped with a wool blend carpet runner edged with thick black taping. The handrail is warm wood, and the balusters are black to match the edging of the runners.
18 of Large Staircase Idea for Farmhouse Foyer
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A large staircase descends into a grand foyer and is designed with black wooden handrails and steps, white balusters and posts, and a grey carpet runner. Beside the stairs is a brown wooden sideboard with ample storage space, decorated with accent lights and multi-colored vases. A long silver mirror is mounted above the sideboard.
19 of Light Wood Staircase and White Wall Panels
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A light wood staircase with thin black spindles creates a minimalist aesthetic among white walls. A gray carpet on the stairs is incorporated into the space and adds a subtle decorative element. Wall panels provide texture around the staircase.
20 of Curved White Staircase with Black Runner
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A black runner is installed over this curved white paneled staircase’s dark wood treads and white risers. The dark wood handrail rises above the white balusters. Flowers in a white vase are set on a black table next to the staircase on the dark wood floor.
