The home’s main stairwell sits between the foyer and great room. Going up will take you to the bedrooms and going down leads to the basement game room.

The black-and-white carpet runner on the staircase is made from 100% New Zealand wool, so not only does it look nice, it feels soft underfoot and it prevents falls. “The carpet runner helps with safety, so you’re not walking on the hardwood itself,” says build manager Scott Branscom.

This view showing parts of the great room, kitchen and breakfast nook illustrates how the location of the staircases makes all levels of the home easily accessible from the main living areas.

The staircase coordinates with the home’s black-and-white color palette. Black balusters are sandwiched between white newel posts and bannisters while the white treads and risers are covered in a black/gray wool runner.