Thanks bodica, I spent some time before starting this thread in the stairs gallery. Just wondering if anyone knows if olefin would be a good choice and to see any pics of runners used is your homes.

I love that rug too. I'd go for it. If the patterns don't match up, you can always return them to the store (even if it's an online purchase). I'm wondering about the canvas backing though. That might make it slippery? Maybe you want to have it professionally installed with a pad? I wonder if a pro would remove the canvas first. My stair runner was installed with staples and a pad. No stair rods. The savings on on not having to buy rods might cover a good portion of the cost to install professionally. There's another link to that rug pattern where you can see more of the design. Here is a link that might be useful: Linden Street Wool Rug

Can you show the living area next to the staircase? You have so many color elements going on--golden brown tile, reddish brown steps and banister, a patch of turquoise, what looks like navy and white rug, yellow chair. So lets look at the fixed elements: gold/brown tile and steps and banister. The runner should go with those basics with some possible small areas of color. A golden sisal with reddish brown binding could work. Or a print or tweed in golds, reddish brown, a bit of yellow. This is a jute:

I would take this photo to a carpet/flooring showroom and see if they can match it or find you something very similar.