The stairs look so nice the way they are!

I agree @Suki Mom but my toddler keeps chipping the paint on the riswrs and I suspect lead underneath

I'd keep it simple then, like a medium charcoal, as you don't want to fight with the area rug. Maybe you can get a little texture in the carpet rather than pattern.

Whether or not to carpet stairs is surprisingly divisive. i prefer carpeted stairs and would look for a small subtle pattern or texture that complements the existing rug.

Gray with a small patttern...this one look like it may be herringbone.

I like the one judianna posted.

This is similar or the same (and there are other choices, too) … good info here:

https://carolineondesign.com/how-to-choose-and-lay-a-stair-runner/

I would get something with a subtle pattern. Your space is kind of monochrome and I think a solid color runner is going to look too blah.

Thanks @Jilly @elcieg they look great

any other advice for making my room less monochroem?

Could you take some photos of the room from different angles?

The console in the corner: is it finished on the back side? If so, it would make a great coffee table. Pull the chair back so only the front feet are on the rug..just like you did with the sofa.

Your rug is in Moroccan style, to make the room less "monochrome", consider different throw pillows, different art over fireplace...

Check out Dash and Albert runners used on stairs. They come in indoor/outdoor fibers as well as cotton. And in neutrals, too.

@jam would you mind sharing who manufactures your carpet? I’m looking in Beaufort SC area for contemporary runner and that is so pretty