Are you planning on putting the plaid on the stairway and floor? It's an interesting look, but might be difficult to decorate around. As for the stairs, dust will gather whether there's carpet there or not. I like the look of runner.

Hatetoshop, I am carpeting the upstairs landing but leaving the oak floor at ground level with maybe a floor runner. What do you mean that it could be difficult to decorate around?

If you had wall-to-wall carpeting in your hall, dining and living room, for example. Just on the stairs wouldn't pose a problem.

OK I see what you mean. Most of the house is wall to wall except for the hall and another dining area. To be honest, I've never found a picture of wall to wall on an open staircase like this without an actual wall so I'll follow your day and go with a runner. Thanks

When I though you meant the carpet was for ground floor I would say no to runner, and leave stairs dark with white risers...but since the carpet is only upstairs on landing I think a runner would be nice visually and since it's expensive you would like to appreciate it / show it more. Wood stairs are just dusty no matter what, I've never had runners but all wood stairs and they are just dusty... i don't know that it will be less work, prob same amount of cleaning. Love the carpet, beautiful.