Area Rugs

Create an inviting entryway with the addition of a long and stylish area rug. These runners are ideal for hallways, foyers and high-traffic areas. They not only protect your floors; but they also add a layer of color and style to your space.

Runner rugs are more than a long run of carpet on a towering stairwell. Today's rug runners make a major design statement placed over carpet, tile and hardwoods in hallways, kitchens and bedrooms. And they come in a variety of lengths, colors, sizes and styles.

Choose the Perfect Rug Runner

Runners come in a variety of lengths, widths, colors and styles, making it easy to coordinate them with your home. If your style is contemporary, consider a modern runner with a geometric pattern. A bold and consistent motif like diamonds or checks lends dimension to its long, narrow shape.

Natco roll runners are good options for stairway installations. They are sold by the linear foot, allowing you to determine just how much you need to travel the entire way up a staircase. The Area Rugs Buying Guide is full of helpful tips and tricks on selecting the ideal size, pattern, and material for your runner.

Where Should I Place My Runner Rug?

Hallway runners provide comfort underfoot and create a dramatic focal point that draws the eye toward the end of the hall. A kitchen runner adds much-needed warmth and an extra element of protection for you and your floor. Layered over carpet in an area like the entryway, a runner rug anchors the room and acts as a barrier between feet, paws, debris and your carpet beneath.

To tie the runner to the rest of the room's design, pull colors and textures from the furnishings, paint and accessories around it. If you decide to make the runner stand out from the rest of the space, use a big pattern in a small dose, like stripes or a floral design.