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Originally Posted On: https://rugsource.com/5-creative-ways-to-utilize-runner-rugs/

Rugs come in all shapes and sizes. From round to large area to oval to palace-sized, there’s no shortage of options for the homeowner on the current market. A popular rectangular choice is the runner rug. These are more narrow but can have varying lengths. This also raises some interesting possibilities and creative ways to use a runner rug in your home.

The most common place to use a runner rug is in a hallway or stairway. So, let’s unpack five different and creative ways to use one you may not have thought of before today.

Along the edge of your bed

You’ll find one of two usual rug options in most bedrooms: a large area rug under the bed or shaggy rugs along the sides.

Today, we’re throwing those out for a runner rug. Consider the nature of your bed: a relatively long rectangle. What type of rug is shaped exactly like this? That’s right: a runner rug! Put one of these next to your bed, especially if only one side of it is visible.

In your kitchen or bathroom

Consider this a two-for-one tip on our list of creative ways to use a runner rug. We’re grouping these areas because, traditionally, they tend to lend themselves to other types of rugs. However, a runner rug — especially one with a creative design or pattern — can maximize the decorative style within these two rooms of your home.

In front of a fireplace hearth

If your fireplace is in an odd part of your room, one where your large area rug typically doesn’t reach, don’t fret. An alternative is to find a small runner rug to put in front of the hearth.

In an office

Work from home is here to stay, with more and more office workers creating a productive and dedicated home office space. Use a runner rug in the entryway to this area. It helps to “roll out the red carpet,” so to speak (even if you choose a different color), creating an inviting way for you to start each morning.

Don’t forget about layering

We’ve shared a few blogs on the benefits of layering rugs, and you can check them out here and here. Runner rugs are another way to utilize layering, whether on top of an area rug or on top of a textured rug such as sisal or bamboo.

Your shopping options when thinking about creative ways to use a runner rug

If you’re considering adding a runner rug to your home, you can visit many places. From antique stores to local swap groups, there are plenty of choices. However, one of the best places to purchase a runner rug is from Rug Source. We have a large inventory in varying lengths, and most with widths not more than two to three feet.

Would you like to see our current options? Then browse our online inventory of runner rugs here or stop by our showroom in Charlotte today!