When you're looking to zone a walkway in an open-plan area or add color to a space lacking light, runner rugs are a great choice. With their long length, they offer visual definition and can easily be repositioned as your decor changes. They also play well with other rugs like this Seagrass with Border Area Rug in beige and this Shaded Shag With Tassels Area Rug in ivory for textural contrast.

The Best Places for a Runner Rug
Hallways are the most obvious area to put a runner rug, and they can help the transitional space look more cosy and homey. This makes them a perfect spot to introduce a pop of colour with a statement carpet runners or something more neutral to tame the space.

Kitchens are another common area to use a runner rug as they can help soften the hard lines of a galley-style kitchen and make it feel more welcoming for guests who might have to stand there for a moment or two. This is particularly the case if you have a dining table in the centre of the room.

You can also use a runner rug as a welcome mat outside your front door and encourage people to take off their shoes before entering your living spaces. This will help keep the space cleaner by reducing the amount of dirt, bacteria and moisture that's tracked into your home. A jute runner rug or one in a neutral or earthy colour is a smart choice for this use as it's easy to clean and will complement most styles of interior decor. runner rugs