13 Hall Runners To Elevate Your Entrance Way In 2023

May 24, 2023

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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 surefire way to amplify your space. Hall runners are an indulgent, welcoming addition to the entrance of your home, offering 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.

Not only are hall runners smart and stylish, but they also offer practicality in abundance; important for a high traffic area. They provide softness underfoot and act as an area of warmth as soon as you take your shoes off.

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, look at the space where your new runner will sit. Carefully consider your hallway flooring design, as well as the colour of your stair carpet, walls, and any interior themes you have in your entrance space. Make sure you measure the entrance to ensure the size of rug will fit.

'Hall runners are an effective way to create an instant impact from the moment you walk into your home. Use bold stripes or patterns to make a statement, or plain textures to complete your look,' suggests Punam Chada, carpet buyer at Carpetright,

If you have a traditional home, opt for a runner that continues this theme. A contemporary runner will blend seamlessly into any modern home, whereas a traditional runner will work best in a period property. 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.

With contemporary geometric shapes and pastel hues, this block design hall runner from Ferm Living is a must-have for the ultra-modern home. Position it in your hallway alongside bold prints for a distinct entrance space.

A match made in heaven for neutral abodes, this hall runner from Dunelm features gorgeous earthy tones and natural chunky fibres. The runner is made from sustainable jute, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Available in a range of sizes, this woven runner will look timeless in both small and large hallways.

Inspired by Scandinavian style, Berber-style rugs create a zen aesthetic with their shaggy textures and laidback designs. 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.

This striped runner features bold, burnt orange tones to bring a cosy warmth to your hallway. The contemporary design paired with its luxurious wool texture makes it an essential addition to your home – even in high traffic areas. It's available in a range of colours and even has a coordinating living room rug to match.

Welcome some sunshine into your hallway with a colourful hall runner. This global print runner, in a vibrant yellow shade, sings with colour and pattern, suiting both neutral and maximalist homes alike. Style with a blooming monstera plant and abstract prints to create a hallway packed with a positive punch.

Nail the neutral aesthetic with a shaggy carpet runner. This comforting rug from Land of Rugs is designed with calming, neutral colours to create a super inviting feel in your hallway. Made with synthetic fibres, this runner is both durable and bang on-trend.

Woven polypropylene hall runners imitate the look and feel of sisal whilst being durable enough to be used both indoors and outdoors. This on-trend hall runner from La Redoute features a classic star pattern that emulates cement tiles. Pair with a selection of indoor plants to complete your indoor/outdoor look to perfection.

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. It's available in a range of sizes and colours to suit your space.

The harmonious colour pairings and scalloped edges of this hallway runner are simply a marvellous match. Featuring mustard and pink tones, this runner from Oliver Bonas will add a fun and playful touch to your hallway. It's an ideal option for homes dressed in dopamine decor.

Uplift your hallway with a handwoven floral hall runner. Finished with a light stone wash and intentionally distressed patches, this runner is brimming with character and charm. Ideal for bohemian-inspired homes, it's available in pink or blue to fit your style.

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 cohesion.

This is another jute runner we just had to include. Made from 100 per cent natural jute, it's hardwearing and mega stylish. The bold border (available in sweet raspberry red or silver) adds a lovely decorative touch.

Adding a traditional-style rug to your hallway is an excellent way to inject character into your home. Featuring intricate yet bold patterns, this polypropylene rug is available in smaller sizes that'll fit into even the tiniest of halls.

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