I have a carpet shop in Fife, and we've fitted quite a few stairs with runners. The runner doesn't need to be in one piece, it could be cut into strips from the 4m width and joined behind the stair rods. Even if you don't want stair rods (which are purely decorative by the way!) the carpet can still be joined there. Crucial Trading should be able to advise you of a trusted retailer in your area who can measure up and advise you on the best solution for your landing too! Hope that helps, good luck!

Hi Maggie. We are doing the same but have been fortunate enough to have an interior designer friend who has given us great advice: - Ground to 1st floor stairs: runner with taped sides and carpet rods. This carpet is different to all of the others and finishes at the top step. -1st floor landing, stairs from 1st to 2nd and 2nd floor landing in a dark grey carpet all the way to the edge as far as possible - better for hiding marks, wear etc. These areas don't 'normally' have runners. - All bedrooms except master are in a lighter grey. - Master bedroom in a slightly more luxurious carpet. I hope that helps a little. I really wouldn't worry about having different carpets on the stairs. The ground floor stairs are normally a little more elaborate as this is what you see on entering the house. Good luck with it all.

Crown Imperial have a showroom in Daventry. You can’t just arrive but have to make an appointment as they don’t like it overcrowded. I haven’t been for many years but I do recall they offer some great ideas. The only downside for Crown products is that you pay for the name. I’ve sourced kitchen units from other suppliers and the quality is no different but the price is, but if they’re the only company you can find offering this then you’ll be tied to them. Personally I’d think of the cleaning aspect. Will they be easy to keep finger mark free?

If you have a modern home then I would go for a fully carpeted staircase. You can get great modern carpets with lovely elegant and modern textures to it. You can also add some stair rods which made it of higher quality but this would bring up your budget. There are different textures like Herringbone or striped carpets which are beautiful Cigal Kaplan Interiors