Animal Print Rug Runners

Why An Animal Print Runner Rug?

An animal print runner rug might be one of the most exciting decor pieces you can add to your hallway. And with over 200 options, we have something for every home.

When an interior decorator opts for something like an animal print runner rug, it's to make a space more interesting, relaxing, and aesthetically pleasing. Though decorating with any form of animal print might sound intimidating, careful selection can help you find the perfect option for any space.

Check out the ideas below"?each of which draws from professional decor"?to get some inspiration for your next project:

• You might place a leopard or cheetah print runner rug in a Hollywood minimalist home to add a splash of luxury and pattern. This would work exceptionally well if the hall has sparse decor and needs something to serve as a centerpiece.
• You could use a zebra print runner rug in a nursery, adding fun patterns to the room and protecting the walking space in front of the crib. This could also work well for a hallway that connects one or more children's bedrooms.
• You might use a lodge-style runner rug with animal patterns in a country-style home. It could sit in the kitchen, hallway, or even bathroom, adding warm colors and relaxing patterns to the space.

A Closer Look At Animal Print Rug Runners

If you think animal prints would work perfectly in your home, you'll want to do some planning. For example, avoid using more than three prints in a space and keep them in matching vibrancies. A vibrant pattern with a pale design will usually clash. Don't be intimidated, though. You can make it easier if the animal print runner rug is the only pattern in the space.

In Feng Shui, animal prints represent:

• Luxury
• Richness
• Protection
• Power

You can use an animal print runner to add any of these aspects to your space. Animal prints are also associated with children, fun, and playfulness.

Is An Animal Print Runner Rug Right For Me?

If you're ready to buy an animal print runner rug for your home, you'll want to consider style and pattern. Below, we've included tips to help you get a better idea of whether this rug is right for you:

• Style: Look up ways to use animal prints in your home's existing decor style for inspiration. This will help you decide if you will like the outcome of your project. If you don't know your decor style, start by browsing online to identify which one(s) match your home the closest.
• Pattern: As we noted earlier, limiting a space to one to three patterns is ideal. Animal prints are loud, as far as designs go, so less is usually more. An exception to this rule is in safari-style homes, in which several animal prints might appear in one space.

Choosing The Perfect Animal Print Rug Runner

Enter your preferences into the search filters to narrow the hundreds of results to something more manageable. Then compare your favorite runner rugs to find one that you think will look the best in your home.

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