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AIBU to ask what you think of this carpet?

54 replies

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMn · 26/06/2026 10:41

For the stairs and landing?

IABU- horrid
IANBU - nice

AIBU to ask what you think of this carpet?
OP posts:
NormanWhizz · 26/06/2026 11:27

Bland. Safe. Dull.

Favouritefruits · 26/06/2026 11:25

I really like it! Looks lovely on stairs, definitely a hall and stair carpet rather than a room carpet! You’ve made an excellent choice!

Ablondiebutagoody · 26/06/2026 11:24

Dull landlord beige

minipie · 26/06/2026 11:20

We used to have one very much like that although grey/blue rather than beige.

If yours is made by Hammer carpets don’t touch it with a bargepole, ours wore into ribbons within a couple of years even though we are shoes off upstairs.

Comicsareback · 26/06/2026 11:17

Lovely and it’ll last and not show dirt/ stains

Balloonhearts · 26/06/2026 11:12

Nice. Looks like wool flatweave though, that'll be a bitch to clean.

sweatymessi · 26/06/2026 11:11

presumably it’s not your walls/stairs? If so I think a coloured taping would lift it.

sweatymessi · 26/06/2026 11:10

like it, where’s it from?

SwatTheTwit · 26/06/2026 11:09

Bland, but if you’re of the neutrals/beige persuasion I think it’s spot on.

FudgeFudy · 26/06/2026 11:09

Rubbish! I was hoping for some 1980s-style stripe-and-polka-dot neon horrorshow that I could be scathing about, but that is a normal carpet that will barely go remarked upon. It's fine.

GasPanic · 26/06/2026 11:07

It looks a bit bland. I would go for the partial runner (2/3 the stair width) with
strong colour on the edges to set it off.

dudsville · 26/06/2026 11:01

It's a tastefully, classic choice and looks well done.

Trumptontown · 26/06/2026 11:01

I don’t have any extreme opinions either way but that photo looks a bit like an older person’s house. It may be the combo of the carpet and the panelling.

Butteredtoast55 · 26/06/2026 10:58

I like the tone and texture but the zig zag pattern would give me a migraine!
We've got a similar colour and style on our stairs and landing which has weathered over 12 years of teenagers/ young adults/ not so young adults trampling in and out so I think you'll be fine.

Jeschara · 26/06/2026 10:53

I think it's tasteful.

KnickerlessParsons · 26/06/2026 10:50

Bland. And if you like bland it’s a great carpet.
In think those stairs are crying out for a stripey carpet though.

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HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMn · 26/06/2026 10:49

RememberTheTimeDifference · 26/06/2026 10:48

I think it’s nice but it may not be the best idea in those circumstances.

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I was actually thinking the pattern might be good to hide marks?

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RememberTheTimeDifference · 26/06/2026 10:48

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMn · 26/06/2026 10:45

I have a husband who never remembers to take his shoes off AND 3 DC 😳

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I think it’s nice but it may not be the best idea in those circumstances.

Tcateh · 26/06/2026 10:47

It's nice but I'd avoid a pattern in those areas as the smallest mark will show up in a pattern that's so regimented imo

Cuppachuchu · 26/06/2026 10:47

Love it too. Nearly bought a sofa in a similar neutral herringbone fabric.

Itchthescratch · 26/06/2026 10:45

I love it

Wetcoatsandmudagain · 26/06/2026 10:45

Love it!

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HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMn · 26/06/2026 10:45

dairydebris · 26/06/2026 10:43

Love it, but I assume you have no kids or husband who doesnt always take off his shoes. That'd last a week in this house

I have a husband who never remembers to take his shoes off AND 3 DC 😳

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5128gap · 26/06/2026 10:45

Like it very much. Am swapping out my grey one for very similar.

DancingNotDrowning · 26/06/2026 10:45

It’s nice and neutral.

personally i’d prefer the carpet to be a runner with the edge but there is absolutely nothing offensive or to dislike about it

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