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Add character and warmth with a new hallway runner.
Whether your hallway is long, short, narrow or wide, adding a hall runner is a quick and easy way to amplify your space. An indulgent addition to the entrance of your home, hall runners offer instant character and charm as soon as you walk through the door. With a wealth of styles and sizes available, there’s a hall runner for every space.
Hall runners do more than just bring added style to your interior. A practical addition to high traffic areas, they provide softness underfoot while acting as an area of warmth when you take off your shoes.
Wood flooring is often preferred in contemporary hallways, yet it can be cold and uninviting on your feet. Add a soft carpet hall runner to your hallway if you're looking for instant warmth and comfort. Wool carpet is an exceptionally popular choice due to its durability and luxurious feel.
Plastic hall runners and mats are an ideal option for busy family homes – they allow dirt to simply be wiped away, making them easy to maintain. Alternatively, if you're hot on sustainability and natural materials, jute and sisal runners are a timeless choice.
When choosing a colour and style for your hallway runner, consider your existing hallway flooring design, as well as the colour of your stair carpet, walls, and any interior themes you have in your entrance space.
In terms of pattern, use bold stripes and contrasting borders for a maximalist, statement look, or opt for plain textures like ivory wool for something more minimalist.
If your hallway is looking a little neglected, check out some hallway ideas before you decide on a hall runner style.
Continue reading to discover the best hall runner ideas for your entrance.
Adding a traditional-style rug to your hallway is an excellent way to inject character into your home. Featuring intricate patterns and a distressed texture, this washable option from Ruggable will bring a vintage touch to your hallway.
| Material | Polyester with a polyurethane coating |
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| Size | Various sizes available |
A match made in heaven for neutral abodes, this hall runner from Dunelm features gorgeous earthy tones and natural chunky fibres. Made from sustainable jute, it's available in three sizes and four colours.
| Material | Jute |
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| Size | 150 x 60 cm |
Inspired by Scandinavian style, Berber rugs create a zen aesthetic with their shaggy textures and laidback patterns. The shaggy pile is soft on your feet whilst still hardwearing enough for everyday use.
Don't forget to opt for a rubber rug underlay if you don't want your Berber runner to slip.
| Material | Polyester |
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| Size | 200 x 70 cm |
For a calming entryway, choose a duck egg blue hall runner like this fabulous La Redoute option. It has a simple two-tone border design with a soft wool texture underfoot – simply lovely.
| Material | Wool |
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| Size | 240 x 68 cm |
With its burnt orange and red tones, this striped runner will bring a cosy warmth to your hallway. The hardwearing yet soft wool texture is ideal for high traffic areas like entryways or kitchens. It's available in a range of colours and even has a coordinating living room rug to match.
| Material | Wool |
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| Size | 230 x 60 cm |
Welcome some sunshine into your hallway with Habitat's global print runner. In a vibrant yellow shade, this one really sings with colour and pattern. Style with a blooming monstera plant and abstract prints for a space filled with positivity.
| Material | Cotton |
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| Size | 200 x 75 cm |
Nail the neutral aesthetic with a shaggy carpet runner. This comforting number from Land of Rugs is designed with calming, neutral colours to create a super inviting feel in your hallway. Made with synthetic fibres, it's both durable and bang-on-trend.
| Material | Polypropylene |
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| Size | 65 x 130 cm |
Woven polypropylene hall runners imitate the look and feel of sisal while being durable enough to be used indoors and outdoors. We love this kitschy number from La Redoute, which features a classic star pattern that emulates cement tiles.
| Material | Polypropylene |
|---|---|
| Size | 200 x 80 cm |
Made from polypropylene plastic, this green and cream hall runner is an essential addition to your hallway if you're looking for low maintenance. The non-slip mat is easy to wipe clean and features a Greek key pattern – a real statement piece as you enter the home.
| Material | Polypropylene |
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| Size | 150 x 80 cm |
The harmonious colour pairings and scalloped edges of this hallway runner are simply a marvellous match. Featuring blue and cream tones, this runner from Oliver Bonas will add a fun and playful touch to your hallway.
| Material | Wool |
|---|---|
| Size | 200 x 80 cm |
Elevate your hallway with a handwoven floral hall runner – much like this chic option from French Connection. Finished with a light stone wash and intentionally distressed patches, it's ideal for bohemian-inspired homes.
| Material | Cotton |
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| Size | 200 x 89 cm |
Featuring bold shapes and a subtle silver shimmer, this aztec rug makes for a cool, contemporary addition to your hallway. Available in sizes up to 900cm long, it's an ideal option for even the largest of homes. You can also add a matching stair runner for a cohesive look.
| Size | 400 x 80 cm |
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This is another jute runner we just had to include. Made from 100 per cent natural jute, this hardwearing option features a bold border – available in 11 colours – to add a lovely decorative touch.
| Material | Jute |
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| Size | 60 x 230 cm |
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