Can I use a stair runner without doing a hallway runner at the top of the stairs?

Can I use a stair runner without doing a hallway runner at the top of the stairs?

Question by walkhappy1: Can I use a stair runner without doing a hallway runner at the top of the stairs?

I have hardwood floors in a new home. I am installing a stair runner on the stairs so they are less slippery for my kids. But I'm planning to leave the hallways on the second floor with just hardwood. Is this a good idea? Or does it look better to do the hallway runner as well if you are doing a stair

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