Floral Rug Runners

Why A Floral Runner Rug?

Adding a beautiful floral runner rug to your home can completely change your halls or entryway, making everything brighter and more inviting.

When an interior decorator uses a floral runner rug, they're adding color, pattern, and interesting design to the space. This is perfect for minimalist areas that seem dull or for decor themes like shabby chic and country casual.

Floral is an intimidating pattern for beginners to use, but when chosen carefully, it can make an enormous difference in a home's personality. The ideas below demonstrate how a professional might use a floral runner rug in a home:

• You could place a pink floral runner rug in a bright shabby chic cottage, between bedrooms. The pink color sets a warm and inviting mood that goes well with bedroom decor, and the floral pattern gives it a feminine appeal.
• You might use a purple floral print runner rug in a contemporary minimalist apartment, for padding in the kitchen. The purple will go well with yellow, which is a standard accent color in kitchens, and it will brighten the space.
• You could place a botanical rug runner on either side of a bed, providing a soft and luxurious space to curl your toes into in the morning. This padding also insulates the floor, keeping the room warmer through chilly months.

A Closer Look At Floral Runner Rugs

When an interior decorator uses a floral rug runner, they're intentionally making a space more interesting and softer. Decorative patterns can add perceived texture to a room, too, which negates the need for other textures like jute, fur, or sequins.

Floral patterns make people think of softness, femininity, bright energy, and playfulness. The following guidelines will help you use patterns to good effect in your home:

• Pattern Sizes: Pair large, medium, and small patterns together, but don't match them. Small with small, medium with medium, etc., can make a space feel chaotic.
• Pattern Colors: Match pattern color intensities in each area. For example, if a room has one brightly colored floral pattern, don't add a pastel floral pattern, add another bright one. Mismatched color intensity can make the room look sloppy.
• Pattern Frequency: Three is a reasonable upper limit for patterns in a space. Only the best of decorators, in particular situations, can regularly make four or more patterns look good in a room.

Is A Floral Rug Runner Right For Me?

If you love floral patterns, there's no reason not to get a floral rug runner for your home. The following tips will help you select the right one:

• Color: Use an online color selector app to pick a color that will work with your home's existing palette.
• Size: Measure your room carefully and keep at least 12 inches between the edge of your runner rug and the walls.
• Material: Pick a material that is easy to keep clean, especially if you have an active lifestyle or household.

Choosing The Perfect Floral Runner Rug

Enter your color, size, and material preferences in the filters as needed and then browse for your favorite options. You can then compare your favorites while examining your home to pick the perfect one.

Remember to buy a pad to keep your runner in place and to add a layer of cushioning underfoot.

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