Are you getting a new stair carpet? However, are you spoilt for choice and don’t know where to start? Having a new carpet is such a luxury and so is feeling the soft texture underneath your feet. With a limitless choice of colours, textures and materials, your stair carpet can make a real stylish impact on your home. 

The stairway within your house is usually the first thing people see when they visit, along with the hallway, so it can be important to give your guests a great first impression. At Maltby’s of Chester we have a range of options for you to choose from. There are several ways to introduce a new carpet to set the tone of your home, below are our top tips for you!

Style

The options are endless in terms of style and design, our carpet fitters are highly skilful. Options include textured, loop, woven, twist and much more. Depending on your home and taste, different styles may be more suitable. Would you prefer a full carpet or is a stair runner more your thing? These allow for more creativity and are a great choice for many, especially if the flooring underneath adds character.

Colour

Installing a new carpet can be expensive and it can be difficult to decide on the colour through a sample alone. With so many designs and colours, selecting the right one for you can be the hardest part of the buying decision. Narrow down the search by selecting shades that will match the tone of the stairway. Natural colours are easy to match with however, they can get dirty if you live in a busy household. Dark colours on the other hand will hide dirt but may take away the brightness from a space. Therefore, the colour should match your interior goals. Visit our showroom to get a genuine idea of colours.

Durability

The carpet on your stairs will often wear down quicker than other rooms in your home, with people constantly walking up and down them and often with heavy feet too. So, bear this in mind when making your decision. Especially if you are living in a family home, the carpet should be durable, this will ensure it lasts longer and you get your money’s worth.

Material

Carpet prices differ dramatically dependent on which fibres are used, the durability and softness will also add to this. When it comes to the material for your stairs, it’s a hard-wearing material that you should try to opt for rather than something luxurious, so it lasts. The carpet you use in your bedroom may not be the best choice for your stairs. A combination of nylon and wool will not flatten as quick and is long lasting. Wool and polypropylene are also good options.