Cotton Runner Rugs

Cotton Runner Rugs

When you need protection for your floor in high-traffic areas, cotton runner rugs are a great idea. With rugs made from cotton blends or 100 per cent cotton runner rugs, there are a few material options when it comes to choices. Also, runner rugs are a wonderful way to express individuality and add decor to spaces in your home.

There are many solid colour options when it comes to runner rugs. This is especially a good choice if your goal is to create a subtle look. Match beiges with darker colours to create the illusion of more space, or use darker solid colours to make hallways and entryways look tighter and more intimate. Brightly coloured rugs add cheer and a welcoming feeling, while browns and neutrals add warmth.

As a hallway or entryway isn’t often full of furniture or decor, adding a patterned rug can create a focal point in the space. Opting for intricate, oriental patterns or brightly coloured chevrons or designs is a great way to draw attention to your floor, as well as other ornaments throughout the room. Patterns can also be quite subtle as well, with blended stripes such as beige or white, or a purposeful faded, vintage look.

One of the most important things to do prior to purchase is to size the area. A 70 x 120 cm size is rather large, and would work well to fill an entire hallway. You may want to opt for smaller sizes, especially to leave room on the sides of the rug. In addition to hallways and entryways, runner rugs also have a place as a secondary rug in your living space or other area, so size accordingly.

Rugs don’t often require a lot of maintenance, except for light cleaning, and cotton is a versatile, easy-to-clean material, which should elongate the life of the rug. However, for high-traffic, busy areas such as hallways, you should consider a rug pad or tape to put down under the rug. Not only does this help protect your floor, it also protects against spills and falls.