Runner Carpets

A carpet runner or a runner rug is a long, narrow, rectangular rug that is placed in a long narrow space. Such a carpet is often placed in a high traffic area to prevent floor damage, wear and tear, or accidents due to slipping. Unlike an area rug, a carpet runner is not a focal point in a room. Nevertheless, when choosing a carpet runner, the design or style should complement the decor and furniture in the room and the rest of the home.

When shopping for a runner, the shopper should consider the area of the home where the carpet runner is to be used and how much foot traffic the area receives. Factors such as the location and the amount of foot traffic influences the choice of carpet runner. If resilience to high traffic is key, a shopper should look for a carpet runner made of a material that can withstand heavy use.

Carpet and rug runners can be purchased in a rug or carpet retail outlet. The type of shops that specialize in selling rugs and carpeting offer a variety of carpet runners in different sizes and styles. However, shopping in a retail outlet limits a customer to the stock on hand.