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How wide do your stairs have to be for stair runners?

3 months ago

We have a narrow long staircase in quite a thin hall - would love runners but we're worried it will make the staircase appear too thin. Any advice on minimum widths/measurements that make this work?

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siobhanmcgee90
3 months ago
Usually 27″ to 30″ runners with between 2 - 3’’ each side.
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