Choosing a hallway runner
A runner protects the busiest strip of floor in the house and makes a long hall feel finished. Common runner sizes here are 150x80, 200x80, 240x66, 300x80, 400x80 and 500x80cm. Many runners match a room-sized rug in the same design, so a hall and lounge can match.
How to measure a hall
- Width: leave roughly 10 to 15cm of floor showing on each side
- Length: measure the hall, then choose the longest runner that still leaves a gap at both ends
- Doors: check every door along the hall opens freely over the runner, especially with a thicker pile
Two shorter runners can work in a long hall with a doorway in the middle. See the size guide for more.
Which material for a hallway?
Halls take outdoor shoes, grit and constant traffic. Polypropylene is the most common fibre in this range, and it's the practical choice: it resists stains and spot cleans easily. Wool is a warmer option for quieter halls. Keep viscose and jute out of entries and kitchens, where water and dirt mark them.
Stop it slipping
A runner that slides is a trip hazard. Always use a rug pad under a runner on timber or tiles. It holds the runner still and helps it wear evenly.
Kitchen runners
Runners also work along a kitchen bench. Pick a low-pile polypropylene or flatweave design that you can spot clean, and blot spills straight away. See care by material.
Still not sure?
Send us your room measurements, or a photo of the space, and we'll suggest sizes or style the rug into your room for free. Get in touch.
