Giving your staircase decor an upgrade is a great way to breathe fresh life into your living space. One of the best ways to change your hallway’s look is with a Runrug DIY-friendly stair runner. Simple, cozy and hardwearing, these refined floor coverings can inspire an abundance of hall makeover ideas.

You’ll ask yourself many questions when it comes to redecorating your stairway, and here at runrug.com, we have all of the design prowess and interior design tips to help guide you through your stair and wall color decisions. So, let’s explore staircase and wall decor ideas.

Table of contents

• 5 Stylish ways to unite stair runners and decor
• Contrast your colors
• Add a pattern
• Create a focal point
• Accessorize with stair rods
• Incorporate floral designs

5 Interior design tips to unite stair runners and decor

Matching or contrasting your stair wall color to your runner can be difficult, but once you have mastered the art, it will make your home look and feel more refined, luxurious and thought out. There are a few runner decor tips and tricks that you can use to achieve the desired effect, and we will run through each trend throughout this piece.

1. Contrast your colors

One design trick that has become popular in the last few years is contrasting your color scheme. A stylish rule of thumb is that colors on the opposite ends of the color wheel will often complement one another.

One thing that you should take into consideration when using contrasting colors is the use of accents with the surrounding furniture. You should have a color that is more dominant and used for your walls, as well as a secondary color that you can use to accessorize throughout your home at interval points. Think cushions, art, textiles and other furnishings. Your stair runner can be used as either an extension of the dominant color or as a supporting accent color, depending on the style and the color of your wall.

Another point to consider when contrasting colors is the warmth and vivacity of the color you have chosen. For example, if you choose a darker color, you will need to make sure that your contrasting color is also darker.

2. Add a pattern

Patterned stair runners can become a great addition to your home as they’re a great way to introduce color if you have a neutral base. Within our range of patterned stair runners, you’ll find a wide range of styles that incorporate punchy pops of color.

These shades can be used to add to the color scheme of your existing decor, and you can draw colors from the runner that are similar to the color of the walls you already have.

One way to run color through your hall space is by adding a striped stair runner to your staircase. Due to the nature of their design, striped stair runners are great additions to homes that have angles on staircases. Stripes naturally draw the eye line upwards and will elegantly elongate the feel of the space.

Our striped stair runner range is available in a wide variety of colors, including warm and welcoming tones of red. And if you are searching for something that can be paired with any interior, we recommend opting for something within the cream range of runners available.

3. Create a focal point

If you have a neutral color scheme on your stairway walls, it could be a good idea to create a focal point with your stair runner. White or cream-based walls in your stairway can brighten up the space, but when accompanied by a daring runner, you can create a modern vibe with your interior that stands out.

Choosing color is always a great way to add vibrancy to your room, and here at runrug.com, we have multi-colored options ready for you to add to your interior space.

If you crave dramatic staircase decor, a great way to achieve this is with an animal print stair runner. Walk on the wilder side of design and contrast your neutral stair wall color with a luxurious animal print – within our range, you’ll find stand-out styles including zebra print runners.

4. Accessorize with stair rods

One way to match your stairway with your wall color is by accessorizing with stair rods. If you have a traditional aesthetic in your living space and want to create a refined feel and add luxurious touches to your stairway, introducing bronze stair rods is the ideal choice and can help bring out the warmer hues of the space.

If you prefer a moodier and more masculine aesthetic and have darker walls in your stairway, it’s a good idea to continue with the darker theme and accessorize with black stair rods. Black stair rods have a luxurious and expensive feel, giving your living space a refined edge you won’t find elsewhere. These elements are a popular runner decor combination among our customers. Why not join them?

5. Incorporate floral designs

Adding a runner to your stairway that has a floral design is one way that you can match your staircase to the wall color. Floral stair runners often have a wide range of hues that blend together perfectly, as within nature! You can pull specific shades from the design to match the colors of your wall. This will create a cohesive look that ties together well, helping you create a stunning color scheme that matches your walls.

Accentuate your stair wall color with these staircase wall decor ideas

Here at runrug.com, we have an extensive selection of plain and patterned stair runners you can add to your home to give it the upgrade it deserves. We also have a wide collection of stairway accessories to purchase, such as sleek stair rods, that will add the finishing touch to your living space. Our stair runner underlay & gripper packs ensure a smooth and secure fit.

Have you enjoyed reading about these hallway staircase decorating ideas? If you’re searching for more style advice or hall makeover ideas, you should check out our Advice hub, where you’ll find interior inspiration guides.

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