If you have a traditional house, country-style home, or if you want to modernize your vacation retreat, these ideas are right for you. Instead of using a carpet, lay down some paint and give your stairs fresh fancy look. The regular stair runners are very good option for the stairs, but sometimes we want something unusual but modern. They will bring freshness and diversity to your home. Best of all, these ideas will cost less than a carpet, and you can do them by yourself, with the usual stuff for painting.