Runner

Transform Your Space with Quality Runners from Carpet Court

A well-placed hallway runner can instantly elevate the look and feel of your home. More than just a floor covering, hallway runners add warmth, style, and personality to often overlooked spaces. They act as a visual guide, leading the eye through your home and creating a sense of flow.

At Carpet Court, we offer an extensive range of hallway runner rugs designed to complement any décor, from classic to contemporary. Whether you're looking to add a touch of luxury or create a more welcoming atmosphere, our carpet runners are the perfect solution.

Why a Hallway Runner is a Smart Addition to Your Home

A hall runner does more than simply enhance the aesthetics of your entryway. It provides valuable functionality by protecting your flooring in high-traffic areas. Constant foot traffic can take a toll on your floors, but a hallway runner acts as a barrier against scuffs, scratches, and wear. This is particularly important in busy households or homes with pets.

To add, runner provides comfort underfoot and can even help to reduce noise. It also improves safety by providing traction and preventing slips and falls, especially on smooth surfaces like timber or tiles. By adding a hall runner, you bring an extra layer of comfort and practicality to your living space.

Factors to Consider When Buying a Hallway Runner

Finding the perfect hallway runner involves considering various factors to suit your needs and style. Think about the material, size, colour, and pattern that best complements your home. Here are some key aspects to keep in mind:

• Material: Select from a range of high-quality materials, including wool, synthetic fibres, and blends. Consider durability, comfort, and ease of cleaning.
• Size: Measure your hallway carefully to determine the appropriate runner length and width, allowing for adequate floor space on either side.
• Colour: A runner can brighten a dark hallway or complement existing colour schemes.
• Pattern: From classic to contemporary designs, a pattern can add visual interest and personality.
• Maintenance: Look for stain-resistant and washable options for easy care. Non-slip backing is also important for safety.

Top Materials for Long-Lasting Hallway Runners

The material of your hallway runner plays a crucial role in its durability and how it feels underfoot. Each material offers unique benefits:

• Wool Runners: Known for their natural resilience, softness, and ability to resist dirt, wool runners are a popular option. They offer excellent longevity with proper care.
• Synthetic Fibres: Materials like polypropylene provide exceptional durability, stain resistance, and colourfastness. They are a practical option for high-traffic areas.
• Natural Fibres: Jute runner rugs bring an organic texture and eco-friendly appeal to your home. Jute rugs are durable but require more care than synthetic options.

How to Get the Right Runner Length and Width

Properly sized hall runner rugs enhance the visual appeal of your hallway. Avoid a runner that is too short or too wide by following these simple measuring steps:

1. Measure the length of your hallway, keeping in mind the desired coverage.
2. Measure the width of your hallway.
3. For a narrow hallway, leave approximately 15-30cm of floor space on either side of the runner.
4. Consider the placement of doorways and furniture to make sure the runner doesn't obstruct access.
5. If your hallway has a door at one end, make sure the mat is positioned so the door can open freely over it.
6. For wider hallways, you may opt for a larger runner or layer it with a smaller mat for a stylish effect.

Placement Tips for Runner Rugs

The placement of your runner rug significantly impacts the overall look and feel of your space. Whether it's an outdoor runner rug on your patio or a stylish addition to your living room, consider these tips for optimal placement:

• In hallways, centre the runner, leaving equal floor space on both sides. This creates a sense of balance and symmetry.
• Align the runner with existing décor elements, such as furniture or artwork, to establish visual continuity.
• For an entryway, position the runner to welcome guests and provide a clear path into your home.
• In open-plan spaces, use a runner to define areas or create visual separation between different zones.
• Make sure the runner doesn't obstruct doorways or walkways, allowing for easy movement throughout the space.

Keep Your Runner in Place

Safety and functionality are paramount when it comes to hallway runners. A runner that slips or moves can be a tripping hazard, especially in areas with high foot traffic. To prevent accidents and guarantee your runner stays securely in place, consider these solutions:

• Non-slip Rug Pads: These pads provide a grip between the runner and the floor, preventing movement and bunching. They also offer extra cushioning and can help to protect your floor from damage.
• Runners with Backing: Many runners come with built-in non-slip backing. This backing provides added stability and helps to keep the runner flat and secure.

Tips for Coordinating Runners with Your Decor

A hallway runner should complement your existing décor and enhance the overall style of your home. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect match:

• Consider the colour palette of your hallway and adjacent rooms. A blue runner rug can create a calming effect, while a teal runner adds a vibrant touch.
• For a warm and inviting feel, opt for earthy tones like terracotta or rich browns.
• If your décor is more modern, consider a modern rug with geometric patterns or a shag runner in a bold colour.
• Pastel shades can soften a space and create a sense of airiness.
• For a classic look, select a Persian- or Moroccan-inspired design.
• A transitional runner with a subtle pattern can bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary styles.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different textures and patterns to create a unique and stylish look.

Find Flooring Solutions Perfect for Every Room

Your hallway is just the beginning. Carpet Court offers a wide selection of flooring options to enhance every space in your home. Find stylish rugs, comfortable carpets, and durable flooring options like hybrid, laminate, timber and vinyl.

If you need the perfect finishing touch, we also have a great range of curtains and blinds. Browse our new arrivals online or head in-store to your nearest showroom.

For personalised service and expert advice, book a free measure and quote today. Our friendly team can help you find the perfect flooring solution for your needs and budget. With over 200 stores across Australia, creating your dream home has never been easier!

Why should you have a runner?

A runner rug is like your best friend, they bring multi-faceted benefits to your life. The runner rug creates a strong impression when you first enter a home. Whether it is traditional or contemporary, bold or subtle, a runner rug is kind of a like welcome mat saying ‘welcome to my space folks, this is who I am’.

While creating a strong first impression, runner rugs also have practical benefits. Your hallway floor is where most dirt and debris from outdoors will be shed, so the hallway runner helps to collect particles from your shoes and prevent them from being tracked through the house. With this in mind, an easily-cleaned resilient runner rug is ideal.

Runner rugs also protect your floors from fading in sunlight. They are a noise insulator and add warmth and softness to your home’s entrance.

Your hallway runner rug also acts as a dimensional director, if you like. It highlights the length of the hallway while defining the space and acting as a pathway to other rooms.

Where can runner rugs be used?

Runner rugs can be used in any long space. While traditionally used in long, narrow hallways, in today’s open-plan living designs a runner rug is sometimes used to break up wide open stretches of space and as a path to doorways.

What sizes of runner rugs are available?

Within our luxurious assortment of rug collections, you will find runner rugs in a choice of sizes. Typically, you will find an 80cm width, with three, four and five metre lengths. That said, there are a range of rug sizes suitable to be used as runner rugs.

Can you buy runner rugs for stairs?

A runner rug for your stairs is a carpet that doesn't cover the entire width of the stair, so it is typically a long and narrow hallway runner suitable for installing over hardwood or tiles.

Because stairs are a high-traffic, small density zone you need a durable carpet fibre with a low profile so that it can be safely affixed to the stairs and won’t become a trip hazard. Fibres such as jute are not suited to stairs because of the difficulty cleaning the material while tufted wool which can catch heels and super soft, slippery synthetics aren’t suitable either.

Low profile pile and tightly woven wool or synthetic fibres are best because they have high resilience, are easy to clean and the low profile means they are easier to fix safely into place.

The Evoke Muse Blue and the Gemini collection of stylish hall runners are a 100% heat set polypropylene fibre which is highly durable, doesn’t shed and has a 10mm pile height, making them ideal for use as stair runners.  Runners from the exotic and luxurious Empire collection are similar, with just an 11mm pile height and a tight density weave to minimise tripping hazards.

Are there affordable runner rugs available?

Carpet Court are the largest flooring retailer in Australia with over 200 stores throughout the country. Our stock is extensive and as such we are able to offer both high end and low budget flooring options.

There are many affordable runner rugs to be found in our rug collections with the prices depicted online or in some local stores. Click here to find your local store and find out if it is a rug stockist, or buy your rugs online to take advantage of our free delivery service and our easy payment options. Using the Afterpay payment method means you can pay for your gorgeous new runner rug in four easy instalments! Helpful information regarding rug delivery and our rug return policy is also available.