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For open riser stairs with carpet inlays, a unique 'wood tray' design is implemented for each tread. Unlike typical open riser stairs where carpet might wrap entirely around the tread, this method involves constructing a recessed area within the wooden tread to precisely fit the carpet and its underpad. This design ensures that the carpet sits flush with the top wood edge of the tread, allowing the exposed wood underneath to remain visible, preserving the aesthetic of open risers while adding the comfort and sound dampening of carpet. The visual effect is a continuous flow of wood with integrated carpet sections.