The hall and stairs are usually the first and last thing that you and visitors see as they enter and exit your home. With a little imagination its very possible to create a warm and impressive feature of this area. Depending on the size of these areas the actual materials needed can be less than you expect. That said when decorating or carpeting these areas it is import to remember that they are very labor intensive so if you hire a professional to install these material then expect to pay a lot more than flat rooms. Of course its always better to employ a professional as these areas can be very tricky and by doing so the finish will be far better and the installation time will be a lot faster.