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After a time I discovered that I was cold and wet, and with little pools of water about me on the stair carpet. I got up almost mechanically, went into the dining room and drank some whiskey, and then I was moved to change my clothes.

It works, could be dangerous without supervision and knackers the stair carpet. Craig and Vicky, you have been warned (and they're the parents).

'A sideways launching toaster was a request that had merit'

UNDER the stair carpet in a Marske home, there's a very special celebration of England's World Cup exploits.

Forget Wembley's steps

Add the animal print stair carpet and any visitor to Angelton Hall will immediately know that they have entered a unique and bespoke home.

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I have painted mine (above) a burgundy shade, which goes with the stair carpet opposite it and stops it being a complete white-out.

CORRIDOR of power; The hallway is the first thing visitors see when they enteryour home, so make yours count. Here, interiors guru Kate Watson Smyth shows you how to make an entrance

I have painted mine (left) a burgundy shade, which goes with the stair carpet opposite it and stops it being a complete white-out.

CORRIDOR OF POWER; The hall is the first thing visitors see, so make it count. Interiors guru Kate Watson Smyth shows you how to make an entrance

OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS QI HAVE moved into a new home and after removing the old stair carpet, I found some nice ceramic tiles on the floor that I want to keep.

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IF YOU'RE planning to do building work in 2016, protect your stair carpet with a Wickes Staircase Cotton Dust Sheet (PS12.49, Wickes).

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The stair carpet often takes the brunt of the wear and tear as people come rushing into the house and scoot straight upstairs with dirty shoes.

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The bespoke stair carpet echoes the detailing on the banisters and was made by Durham Carpets, said Richard: "It's absolutely wonderful.

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Dawn Coultas: "We bought our stair carpet from Callers then the shop had a fire and our invoice was destroyed.

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