1. Sisal Rugs
  2. Blog
  3. Five Runner Rugs Perfect for Your Stair Style
/
4 minute read

Five Runner Rugs Perfect for Your Stair Style

Stairway runner rugs are great ways to spruce up your stairs. These are a few of our favorites, including one featured in Country Living magazine.

Share
A wide, modern staircase with light-colored steps and a sleek metal railing curves upward in a bright, spacious interior with soft natural light—an ideal setting for the best rugs for stair runners or elegant sisal rug runners. A wide, modern staircase with light-colored steps and a sleek metal railing curves upward in a bright, spacious interior with soft natural light—an ideal setting for the best rugs for stair runners or elegant sisal rug runners.

We've always been huge fans of staircase runners here at Sisal Rugs Direct. After all, what's not to love? On carpeted stairs, runners can make your staircase safer by preventing the steps from becoming too smoothed down and slippery over time. On uncarpeted stairs, they make for a cozy, warm, and comfortable walking surface that feels great to walk on and muffles all the noise the constant movement up and down the stairs can make. And of course, they look great on any stairs! 

Turns out we're not the only ones who think so, either. Back in 2021, Country Living magazine featured a home makeover that used one of our runners on their beautiful home entry. Not only do we still feature the rug they chose to highlight, but we’ve also added several exciting new staircase runners since then. These are a few of our favorite runners, and why we think each one could be such a great addition to your staircase.

Domingo Outdoor Sisal Rug

Close-up of a woven beige and tan sisal rug runner with a textured checkerboard pattern and a solid tan border along the top and right edges—an ideal choice for the best rug for stair runner applications. Close-up of a woven beige and tan sisal rug runner with a textured checkerboard pattern and a solid tan border along the top and right edges—an ideal choice for the best rug for stair runner applications.

In the home makeover article featured in Country Living, the runner they used in their beautiful New England-style front entry was the Domingo outdoor sisal rug in the Dune colorway. 

The Domingo gives a nice neutral contrast to their featured home’s bold green front door, patterned wallpaper, and vintage accent rugs, tying everything together beautifully. Its neutral style and beautiful natural color make it a great choice for a wide variety of other staircases and entryways, too. 

Carmen Polysilk Rug

Close-up of a textured, light-colored woven rug with a beige fabric border on two sides. The tight, uniform weave gives a sturdy appearance—ideal as one of the best rugs for stair runners or an outdoor runner for steps. Close-up of a textured, light-colored woven rug with a beige fabric border on two sides. The tight, uniform weave gives a sturdy appearance—ideal as one of the best rugs for stair runners or an outdoor runner for steps.

We like the Carmen polysilk outdoor rug as a runner for several reasons. First, since it is made from polysilk, the Carmen rug has the feel of wool underfoot but it possesses the additional durability of synthetic fibers, so it can stand up to the near-constant use your staircase is going to see.

Second, the Carmen Polysilk rug is hand-loomed with 100% UV-stabilized fibers - meaning that even if it's in your entryway and sees a lot of direct sunlight, it will reliably resist fading. Finally, this rug comes in a unique moss green colorway that can add a unique, soft charm to any room it's placed in.

Gorda Outdoor Sisal Rug

A close-up of a woven sisal rug runner with a geometric Greek key pattern in beige and light brown tones, bordered by a solid brown fabric edge—ideal as the best rug for stair runner use. A close-up of a woven sisal rug runner with a geometric Greek key pattern in beige and light brown tones, bordered by a solid brown fabric edge—ideal as the best rug for stair runner use.

The Gorda outdoor sisal rug is on this list because of its ability to add so much personality to a space with its enticing pattern, all without giving up its tried and true neutral coloring. 

Made from 100% polypropylene, this rug is also resistant to the elements, making it a great option for anyone with a staircase in their entry and a family who isn't always good at taking their shoes off at the front door. If you’re looking for a stylishly understated rug that can weather whatever you can throw at it, the Gorda could be a perfect choice.

Bali

Close-up of a woven, beige and white textured fabric with a brown border along the top and right edges—perfect as area rugs for beach house style decor. Close-up of a woven, beige and white textured fabric with a brown border along the top and right edges—perfect as area rugs for beach house style decor.

The Bali sisal blend rug is a unique collection for Sisal Rugs Direct in that it incorporates both natural sisal and synthetic polysilk fibers into its beautiful basketweave design. This blend lends the Bali the best qualities of both fibers: the softness and natural look of sisal and the durability and moisture resistance of polysilk.

Beyond its practicality, the Bali is also a uniquely eye-catching, attractive rug. Its basketweave patterning and bright coloration make it a great way to liven up your staircase or entryway. Or, if you’re looking for a different vibe but want to preserve the basketweave, check out the wider range of colors the Bali is available in.

Ripple

Ripple wool sisal rug Ripple wool sisal rug

The Ripple wool sisal rug is another combination of multiple fibers, but this time they’re all natural. The linear pattern of the Ripple makes the most of both wool and sisal fibers to create a stylish and sophisticated contrast that draws the eye and creates a dynamic visual contrast that will help your staircase stand out.

The wool fibers in the Ripple rug make up the white element of the rug and lend the weave an incredibly soft feel underfoot. Meanwhile, the sisal adds a splash of naturalistic color to the rug and ensures its long-term durability and texture. If you’re looking for a rug that can balance style, comfort, and practicality, the Ripple rug might suit your staircase beautifully.

These are just a few examples of runners available from Sisal Rugs Direct. But even if you don’t see one that suits your staircase’s particular style here, we’ve got good news: all of our rugs can be custom-cut into the exact size and length of runner you want for your home. Your options are nearly endless: visit our extensive online catalog to get started. 

Related Articles

Close-up of three rolled carpets stacked on top of each other, featuring different textures and light, neutral colors such as beige and off-white—perfect for any space without the worry of new rug smell or toxic materials. Close-up of three rolled carpets stacked on top of each other, featuring different textures and light, neutral colors such as beige and off-white—perfect for any space without the worry of new rug smell or toxic materials.
Preventing Carpet Outgassing in Your Home
4 minute read
Modern open-plan living room with minimalist design, light wood floors, and a wall-mounted TV. Large glass doors reveal a spacious balcony with outdoor seating—prompting the question: can you use an indoor rug outside to enhance your space?. Modern open-plan living room with minimalist design, light wood floors, and a wall-mounted TV. Large glass doors reveal a spacious balcony with outdoor seating—prompting the question: can you use an indoor rug outside to enhance your space?.
What's the difference between an indoor rug and an outdoor rug?
4 minute read
carpet samples carpet samples
How to Choose the Right Size Rug Room by Room
8 minute read
Sign Up and Save 10%
No, Thanks
Several rolled-up sisal direct rugs in various neutral colors and woven textures are arranged side by side on a wooden floor. Several rolled-up sisal direct rugs in various neutral colors and woven textures are arranged side by side on a wooden floor.