#carpet runner

Some may still have the scars and trauma from the ubiquitous plastic carpet runner, the original "slip and slide" for the indoor enthusiast. This ad perfectly captures the 1980s anxiety of owning nice things. Look at that child; he's navigating the living room like a tightrope walker, knowing one step off the plastic path means immediate exile. He is clutching a sandwich with the chaotic energy of a linebacker, and that kidney-shaped table is trembling in fear. It’s a beautiful reminder of a time when we preserved our floors by turning our living rooms into obstacle courses.

Stairway

Artist: Edward Hopper (American, 1882-1967)

Date: 1949

Medium: Oil on wood

I adore the bohemian flair in this hallway.

PAINT IDEAS: Brush on a Bit of Trim

To reinforce the impact of a stair runner, give it a perfect partner.

Beautiful & unique install of Wales!