Runners Striped Area Rugs

Why A Striped Runner Rug?

Did you know that a striped runner rug has the power to make a space seem longer or wider?

A striped runner rug is a tool that decorators like to use to change how wide or long a hall or walkway feels. Striped rug designs can also be bold, playful, or energetic, improving the vibe of your space and making it less sterile.

Look at the ideas below to get a better idea of how you might use a striped rug runner in your home:

• You might place a black and white striped runner rug in a modern contemporary home, creating a minimalist style to merge the attached rooms. This leaves room for colorful décor or artwork in the hallway.
• You could use a green striped runner rug in a country home, adding playful and grounding energy to the hallway. This would work well in a hall with neutral and earthy tones, with the green providing the solitary splash of color.
• You might use a pair of striped cotton runner rugs in an L-shaped kitchen to make the room more inviting. Stripes work particularly well in kitchens like these since they can make the space feel larger.

A Closer Look At Striped Runner Rugs

If you hadn't already guessed, the highlight of using a striped rug runner is the ability to change how your space feels. The following info will help you get the effect you're looking for:

• Add Length: Stripes that run up the length of the hall can make it appear longer. This is good for short hallways that feel odd or awkwardly wide because the stripes draw the eye down the hall instead of to the sides.
• Add Width: Stripes that run across the width of your hall can make it appear wider. This works well for narrow hallways or those that seem too long. The lines draw the eye across the width of the hall instead of down to the end.

Is A Striped Rug Runner Right For Me?

Unless the area you want to place your runner in already has several patterns, there’s no reason not to add a striped rug runner to your home. These beautiful pieces can completely change how your walkways, halls and any other narrow spaces look and feel, giving you more power over your home’s style.

The following questions will help you find the perfect rug for your home:

• What size runner rug do I need (so I can maintain at least 12" of floor space between the edges and the wall)?
• What material and thickness would I like the runner to be made from (so I can keep it looking nice and clean)?
• What color or colors would go well with my existing décor (based on a color selector tool or my home’s scheme)?

Choosing The Perfect Striped Runner Rug

Enter your preferences for color, size, material, and thickness in the filters to narrow your search results. Then save your favorite rugs so that you can compare them to find the perfect one for your home.

Rug pads, available during checkout, are particularly useful to keep runners from sliding out of place.

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