The stairs won't kill me anymore!!

Finally got the runner installed down the stairs, so I won't slip and fall down them anymore!

Here is what the stairs looked like before. Very pretty with the dark stain and white trim contrast, but also VERY slippery.

And here is what they look like today, with the carpet runner...

 Do you notice that the carpet isn't centered????  (Do you also notice the two freaky cats???) The carpet is off centered because there are three shorter stairs at the top before the stairwell curves, so we had to center the runner on those stairs. It doesn't look weird in person, but it is noticeable when you look at the bottom step. The things we are learning! And those freaky cats seem to enjoy the off centered carpet, as Tasha is dead set on walking up the stairs by only stepping on the hardwood part.

Here is a view from the side- so pretty. Love the contrast.