Runner Rugs ⁵¹

Runner rugs, or carpet runners, are generally long, rectangular, and narrow, making them the ideal choice for fitting into uniquely shaped spaces.

They are most often located in places with large amounts of traffic to protect your floors from general wear and tear, such as hallways, but also offer a great way to liven up tight bedroom or kitchen areas.

Runners are a highly versatile type of rug that serve several purposes in homes and event spaces. For instance, they offer a great solution for warming rooms with cold tiles or hardwood flooring, while also protecting against dirt or stains in high-traffic locations. Along with
easing fatigue on your feet, runners also bring vibrancy and texture to bare rooms.

The long length of a runner is what gives this unique type of rug its name. Although they come in varying sizes, typically from 2 x 7 ft to 4 x 17 ft, runners are proportionally larger in length than width, and can be designed to cover large areas in hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, staircases, offices, or event rooms.

Runners are a type of long and narrow rug thatare usually made to fit hallways and staircases, as well as kitchens.

Traditional rugs tend to be wider and shorter in length, with a round or rectangular shape that makes them more ideal for adding style and comfort to larger spaces like bathrooms and living areas.

Choosing a matching runner and rug set can help to create a cohesive look through your home or workplace by coordinating your hall, living room, kitchen, and office spaces with precision.

However, they don’t necessarily need to match, especially if you’d like a unique, handcrafted runner – simply select a pattern, color, or texture that compliments
your larger rug.

Although runner rugs should highlight the path of your hallway, they aren’t designed to cover the entire space.

Leave around 4 to 6 inches free on all sides of the runner, ensuring that it doesn’t spread to the sides of your walls. As well as being more aesthetically pleasing, this also prevents any issues with the doors catching.

Most runner rugs range from 2 x 7 ft to 4 x 17 ft, so choose one that best fits into the length, width, shape, and area of your room.

Make sure that the length of the runner runner doesn’t touch the walls of your chosen location, while also ensuring that it doesn't extend into the space of another room.

Use a handmade wool runner rug to give your entryway a warmer and more welcoming feel.

You can also brighten up the cold feel of a kitchen, placing it between the island and other workspaces to protect your floor from spills.

Runner rugs look great at the end of the bed too, located in front of a bench or chaise lounge.