Rug Runners Spruce up a Space with Style and Function

Rug Runners are all over Instagram for a reason. They are an affordable instant update to space. No longer just for hallways or stairs, new designs and vintage scores are a quick pick me up in a growing number of areas in a home ranging from the living room to the study. In kitchens, the soften up hard elements like tile or wood floors and cabinetry, they also are soft underfoot, and many new rug runners stocked online are easy care and easy clean.

That also makes them the perfect fit in bathrooms, where new larger runner sizes can shoulder the long double vanities or more modest pedestal sinks. Next to a bed, the add comfort under foot instead of a larger area rug under the entire bed. And in laundry rooms they make a utilitarian space a fashion accent.

Kitchen Redos

Area rug runners can instantly infuse a kitchen, full of hard surfaces and utilitarian products, with warmth and personality. With an every growing of styles to choose from -- from antique or vintage one of a kind rugs, "carved" designs full of texture or contemporary "erased" looks -- it's easy to find a piece that is perfect for you and your home.

Instagram's @anitayokota adds a splash of color and life to white contemporary kitchen with a vintage rug runner.

@mytexashouse, which loves all things white, adds a white plush high-low design for some texture and softness underfoot.


A rug runner from From @thesouthernloom can help define a space and reduce noise in busy areas.


This contemporary kitchen designed by @chrisveithinteriors adds some need warmth. 

Fresh Bathrooms

Add function underfoot and vibrant colors or textures to a bathroom for a room full of personality. Classic black and white baths get a modern refresh when vintage or tribal design gets added to the mix.

A classic black and white bathroom gets some spice with a long vintage runner from @violetvintagerugs.


@loomandkiln's colorful tribal area rug runners adds some style to a black and white bathroom.

Halls & Stairs with a Twist

A playful treatment for stares covers risers with flat-woven rug runners in coordinated patterns for a boho spirit. Use the same design from top to bottom for a more unified look. Or go with a custom matching set for hall and stairs for a clean and sophisticated statement.

Rug runners in different styles add an unexpected trending look to the stairs, Plus they dampen noises and help prevent slips.

Couristan's animal inspired rug runner adds a twist to a classic hallway and stair.


Iconic rug maker, The Rug Company offers Paul Smith's Overlay design in eye-catching runners.

A New Spin On Utility Rooms

Gone are the days of drab and mundane laundry rooms. Runners add that final flourish what can otherwise be a drab nook of the home.