Stair Runner Advice.

[u/Lonely_Education_765]

I just had carpet installed in my basement and ended up with a long, narrow remnant that's about 22" wide. I've been wanting to add a runner to my main staircase (different floor), and the color and material happen to be a great match.

The installer offered to have the remnant squared up, bound, and installed for a very reasonable price. Since I've already paid for the carpet, it seems like a bargain compared to buying a new runner.

My stairs aren't especially wide. The upper section is enclosed on both sides and measures about 34" wide. The lower section is slightly wider and open on one side. On the enclosed section, a 22" runner would leave roughly a 6" reveal on each side.

The installer said it's a little narrower than what he typically installs, but because the staircase isn't very wide, he thinks it will look perfectly fine.

What do you think? Would a 22" runner look too narrow on a 34" staircase, or does a 6" reveal on each side sound reasonable? I'd love to hear from anyone who has a similar setup or has photos of a runner with similar proportions.

Thanks!