Runner Rugs

Runner Rugs

Runner rugs offer something quite distinctive and unique. They are a great way to tie various rooms together, while offering some texture to the floor as well. This type of rug is slightly different to your usual living room or dining area rug in that in that they are usually long and narrow and typically found in corridors or hallways.  

There’s no doubt about it, hallways go through a lot, so the rug that you choose must be able to withstand repeated use, day in, day out. Runner rugs not only make the hallway look great, but they also protect the flooring underneath, keep out the cold and subdue the noise. If you have kids or pets runners will prevent dirt from the outside being transported around the home.

Runner rugs will set the tone for the rest of the house so careful choices are needed. To make sure that you achieve the right look for your new runner rug, make sure that you take accurate measurements, being careful to note down the width and length of the hallway. Standard runner rugs are typically 2-3 feet wide and 6-14 feet in length. For the perfect fit, there should be a gap of around 3-4 inches around the perimeter of the rug.

As you browse for the perfect rug, think about the style and make sure that it complements rather than clashes with your existing décor. Is your home style contemporary or more traditional? A well-chosen rug will provide a warm welcome to the home while accentuating other elements such as the floors and stair carpet if you have stairs in the hallway leading to the upper floors.

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