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Runner Rugs - Wool Area Rugs | St. John's, Newfoundland | Rug the Rock

Runner Rugs

Purchase a quality piece from our collection of authentic runner rugs to protect your floors from wear and tear while infusing a touch of character and history into your home.

Carefully collected from  Persia, Turkey, Afghanistan, Morocco, and the Caucasus, our runners are designed to fit into narrow or uniquely shaped spaces, making them perfect for warming up your entryway, halls, bedroom, or even the space between your kitchen sink and island.

Shop our selection of remarkable runners today and discover everything from Persian Hamadan pieces featuring durable wool and tribal patterns to brand-new, colorful  Afghan kilims.


Curated by Rug the Rock

Authentic Persian & Oriental Runner Rugs

Made by master weavers of the Middle East, investing in an authentic runner rug featuring traditional dyes
can bring a touch of Persian, Turkish, Afghan, and Caucasian heritage to your home. Liven up rooms and event spaces with intricate kilim flatweave or knotted textures with historical and cultural vibrant patterns.

Browse our one-of-a-kind carpet runners today
and enjoy wholesale pricing, plus free shipping and 7-day returns.

FAQ

What are runner rugs?

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.

What is the purpose of a runner rug?

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.

What gives runner rugs their name?

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.

What is the difference between a runner and a traditional rug?

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.

Should a runner and rug match?

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.

Should a runner rug cover the whole hallway?

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.

What size should a runner rug be?

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.

How can I style a runner rug?

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.