The newest craze sweeping un-carpeted steps everywhere, stair treads—like this set of four from Pottery Barn—let you feel at ease walking up and down wooden, stone or other slick-surface staircases.

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored how to choose a stylish stair runner. Sound ...

Designers dislike carpeted stairs, favoring more stylish options that offer the same safety benefits. For traction, consider stair runners, anti-slip treatments, or scored treads instead of full ...