When choosing a runner rug, it is important to measure the area that will feature the rug. The size of the runner rug will have an impact on the way that the rug will look within the hallway. A runner rug should not be too short in length, or too wide in width.
If a runner rug is too short in length, it will appear as if the rug is floating within the hallway. If a runner rug is too wide in width, the hallway will appear narrow when populate with individuals. To determine the length of the runner rug that will best fit within the hallway, it is first important to measure the length of the hallway.
How to Choose the Right Runner Rug
In instances where the hallway are relatively short and features an entryway, you should select a compact runner rug. In standard hallways, you can select runner rugs that extend to the furniture within that hallway, but will leave the walking path clear of the rug. In long hallways, it is best to ensure that a longer runner rug is selected to provide the same functionality as the long hallway itself.
In addition to measuring the length of the hallway, it is also important to measure the width of the hallway. Within the hallway, it is recommended that there is a margin of the bare floor along the sides of the runner rug. These margins should be at least four to six inches in width.
To calculate the width of the rug, you can measure the width of the hallway, but eight to twelve inches can be subtracted from that total width measurement. Ensuring that there is a margin of bare floor within the hallway will prevent the rug from touching the walls of that hallway. Furthermore, leaving a margin of bare floor within the hallway will prevent the individuals using that hallway from feeling as if the hallway is too cramped.
The placement of the runner rug within a given room is also important to the functionality of the space. In kitchen areas, you can place runner rugs between the kitchen cabinets. Runner rugs can also be placed beside a bed to allow for the feet of the sleeping individuals to land on a soft surface.
Within the hallway, the rug can help to define the area for those who walk through the hallway. However, you should take care to ensure that the rug does not interfere with the movement of the door or drawers within the hallway. Should the doorway hit the runner rug, the door will not be able to open correct.
Similarly, if the drawer within the hallway hits the runner rug, the drawer will not be able to open correct. The material of the runner rug affect how easy the runner rug is to clean. Flatweave runner rugs are good for high-traffic areas because they are easy to vacuum.
Polypropylene runner rugs are good for entryways because they are resistant to spill. Jute and sisal runner rugs offer good grip on the floor but should be avoided in high-traffic walkways due to the tendency of high-pile shag rugs to trap dirt and crumbs. The pile height of the runner rug will affect how easy it is for a person to walk on the rug.
For these reasons, a runner rug with a pile height of less than half an inch is best. A thick pile will make walking on the rug difficultly. Additionally, you should use a rug pad under the runner rug.
The rug pad will stay under the runner rug to prevent it from sliding and provide cushion for the feet. Many people make a mistake when buying a runner rug by not measuring the floor first. To avoid making this mistake, people can use painters tape on the floor to mark the size of the rug they want to purchase.
The runner rug should be centered in the hallway. If not sure about the size of the rug, people can purchase a longer runner rug. This will offer a better visual anchor for the rug in the hallway.
Finally, whatever runner rug is purchased should be chosen for its durability because runner rugs are exposed to alot of foot traffic.
