If it leans cool, choose cool wall colors; if warm, do the same. “Whisper-soft sage green is one of my favorite colors to pair with beige or off-white carpet,” says Hughes.

If it leans cool, choose cool wall colors; if warm, do the same. “Whisper-soft sage green is one of my favorite colors to pair with beige or off-white carpet,” says Hughes.

Step 1: Clean your stairs thoroughly. “Do any touch-ups as needed to the wood or paint,” Kluetz Pernell says. Step 2: Take care when taking measurements.