A Sophisticated Stair Runner Inspired by French Decorative Motifs, Classic Elegance & Timeless Warmth
Fleur Hand-Tufted Runner is an elegant stair runner that draws inspiration from traditional French decorative detailing. Featuring a rich red ground framed by refined golden border motifs, this design has a graceful, heritage-inspired character that feels warm, formal, and beautifully timeless.
The balance of colour, symmetry, and ornamental pattern gives the runner a distinctly classic presence, making it ideal for staircases that deserve softness, structure, and a more elevated decorative finish. It brings a sense of refinement to the staircase while remaining welcoming and richly textured.
Hand-Tufted New Zealand Merino Wool
Each Fleur Hand-Tufted Runner is made from premium New Zealand merino wool, selected for its softness, resilience, and luxurious feel underfoot. Hand-tufted to a 12mm pile height, it offers a plush and refined finish that is beautifully suited to high-end residential interiors.
Key features include:
- New Zealand merino wool pile
- Hand-tufted construction
- 12mm pile height for a soft yet substantial finish
- French-inspired decorative border motif
- Made to order for a more considered and bespoke result
- Designed to bring warmth, comfort, and classic character to the staircase
A Decorative Border with Traditional Charm
The defining feature of the Fleur Hand-Tufted Runner is its ornamental border. Inspired by French decorative styling, the repeated motif introduces rhythm, softness, and a subtle sense of grandeur. Framed by fine linear detailing, the border enhances the runner without overpowering it, while the plain central field allows the rich colour and luxurious wool texture to remain the focus.
This creates a runner that feels formal yet balanced — perfect for interiors where timeless design and decorative detail matter.
This runner is especially well-suited to:
- Main staircases
- Entrance stairways
- Double-storey homes
- Classic and transitional interiors
- Elegant residential spaces
- Hospitality-inspired homes
- It is ideal for homeowners who want a stair runner that feels refined, warm, and classically styled.
A Rich Colour Palette for Elegant Interiors
The deep red ground gives the runner warmth, richness, and a welcoming sense of depth, while the golden border motif adds contrast and decorative brightness. This palette feels luxurious and timeless, pairing beautifully with timber stairs, cream or white risers, antique brass finishes, darker wood tones, and interiors with layered classic detailing.
The result is a stair runner that adds both comfort and decorative impact, while still feeling highly polished.
Made to Order in Standard Lengths
Each runner is made to order in a standard width of 80cm and is available in the following lengths:
- 5m
- 6m
- 8m
- If you require a custom size, please contact us and we can assist with a tailored option for your staircase or project.
Lead Time & Craftsmanship
Please allow 4–6 weeks for manufacture. This production timeline reflects the care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail invested in every runner. Because each piece is individually made, slight variations may occur, adding to its unique handmade character and artisanal appeal.
Care & Maintenance – Care Guide
With the correct care, a hand-tufted merino wool stair runner can remain beautiful for many years in residential interiors.
Care recommendations:
- Vacuum regularly using suction only or a vacuum without an aggressive beater bar
- Attend to spills immediately by blotting with a clean, dry cloth
- Avoid excessive moisture and do not saturate the runner
- Professional cleaning is recommended when required
- Monitor wear patterns on high-traffic stairs
- Use quality underlay and professional installation for added comfort, grip, and longevity
- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight where possible to help preserve colour richness
As with all handcrafted wool pieces, slight variations in texture and tone are part of the runner’s natural beauty.
A Timeless Runner for Refined Staircases
Fleur Hand-Tufted Runner is designed for interiors that value decorative elegance, luxurious materials, and classic European influence. With its French-inspired border motif, rich tonal palette, and premium merino wool construction, it offers a sophisticated way to bring softness, warmth, and timeless beauty to the staircase.
