Runner Rugs and Their Purpose

By Ben Lucien

The use of long rug runners is widespread in just about every setting imaginable. If you're unfamiliar with how they work, this article will give you a better background on this flooring accessory.

Used as decorative pieces in many homes, they do a great job at diminishing some of the blandness that comes in a room with ordinary flooring.

Placed in hallways sometimes, runner rugs can make a really nice accent piece on an ordinarily plain floor. They also make it easier to walk on, providing some extra softness to the floor.

Another popular use of runner rugs is in stairways. While traditional stairway carpeting can cost a lot of money, runners are more affordable when used to pad stairs.

This makes the stairs easier to walk on, not to mention safer as they reduce the chances of somebody slipping and soften the impact in the event that they do.

There are temporary uses for these rugs as well. In my apartment building, for example, a rug like this is always placed on the floor of the lobby whenever it rains.

People often stand the risk of slipping on lobby floors. Since so many people use them to enter and exit buildings, their wet feet can easily make an impact on the floor when it rains.

When you're buying a runner rug, you'll have a number of different materials to choose from. What you get is ultimately up to you, but chenille, wool, and olefin runner rugs are a few that you may want to choose from.

Equally important is choosing something that matches up with the theme of the room you have in mind. Try to envision this before buying, rather than simply getting something that looks good on its own. Your rug will become a part of the room, enhancing its appeal all the more. - 29959

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