A commercial-grade gray carpet runs up the steps and throughout the second floor. Its short pile keeps the edge sharp on the stair treads, as well as being easy to maintain—a priority for the family, and one that guided many of their design decisions. Photo: Atelier Waechter. Photo 10 of 31 in Gray by Norah Eldredge from Portland's Cape Cod Remodel

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A commercial-grade gray carpet runs up the steps and throughout the second floor. Its short pile keeps the edge sharp on the stair treads, as well as being easy to maintain—a priority for the family, and one that guided many of their design decisions. Photo: Atelier Waechter.