Hall Runners Extra Long

Lily Wright | UPDATED Apr 07, 2023

Rugs

Different homes have different types of flooring. However, there is no doubt that most homeowners will always put in place measures to make sure that these flooring options serve them for a long time. Despite this, there isn't really much you can do to prevent the normal wear and tear associated with floors. But you can still explore a few simple techniques to slow it down.

The use of hall runners extra-long in particular can be a great solution. This is because hallways get the most traffic in any home and as such, they are more susceptible to wear and tear compared to other areas. Covering your hallway with these runners can go a long way in reducing the impact of foot traffic on the flooring.

In addition to this, hall runners can also give narrow spaces incredible design uplift. The runners are available in a wide variety of styles and you can choose an option that easily complements the type of flooring you have. However, hallway runner rugs that feature intricate patterns and bold colors are great for people that want to make a dcor statement. But in case you want something neutral and minimalist, there will still be options to go for.

Hall runners are essential in decorating narrow hallways or spaces. But most importantly, they will play a very crucial role in extending the life of your flooring.

Hillsby Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Charcoal/Medium Gray/Light Beige Rug

This oriental area rug features a geometric pattern inspired by Persian designs. The rug's stain-resistant polypropylene construction makes it ideal for high-traffic areas, while its distressed finish gives it a lived-in feel.

Tricia Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Light Gray Rug

$93.99

This power-loomed area rug infuses your living space with a cozy, comfortable look that we love. The trellis motif in light gray hues adds visual interest, while the 0.33” pile height makes this rug feel soft and cushion-y underfoot, so it’s a great choice for the places where you like to relax and feel comfortable—think your den or bedroom. To care for it, spot clean with water and mild detergent. We recommend rolling this rug out over a pad to prevent shifting.

Gicu Performance Ivory / Silver Rug

$169.99

The Linum area rug features a subtle striated pattern in neutral ivory and gray hues. It easily complements a variety of color palettes.

Nuss Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Ivory/Sage Rug

$163.99

Area rugs provide warmth and color to your hardwood or tile floor. Made in Turkey, this rug is constructed from polypropylene, a popular material in rug production due to its high resistance to stains, fading, and moisture.

Zoey Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Rose Pink Rug

$179.99

This rectangular rug will give your living space a modern foundation. It is power-loomed from stain-resistant polypropylene, features a geometric pattern of interlocking lines and diamond shapes in earthy rose hues, and is precisely finished with latex to create a soft nap.

Higginson Tribal Shag Performance Ivory Rug

$91.99

This area rug is bound to be a favorite for both children and adults. The playful pattern, bright pops of color, and braided tassels will make this rug the perfect addition to a playroom, nursery, or bedroom.

Pointe Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Powder Pink Rug

The Whitney Collection features an intricate floral pattern and bold, angular medallions rendered in soothing, pale pinks, cheerful yellows, and powder blues. The subtle abrash gives these rugs a lightly distressed look that adds to their authenticity. A short, 1/6-inch pile means these rugs are easy to clean and extremely versatile—best suited for medium- to high-traffic areas such as living rooms or dining rooms.

Flaxton Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Sandy Beige Rug

$169.99

This geometric triangle-patterned area rug sets a textured foundation for your floors. It's made of polypropylene and has a 0.5" pile height, making it great for rooms with lower foot traffic like your bedroom or home office. Stain resistant, this indoor rug is accented with sandy beige tones and comes with a cotton backing (sold separately).

Mahon Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Navy Blue/White Rug

$61.99

This power-loomed rectangular area rug is made from stain-resistant polypropylene and features a geometric pattern of interlocking lines and diamond shapes in navy blue and ivory. The 0.33” pile height makes this rug feel soft and cushion-y underfoot, so it’s a great choice for the places where you like to relax and feel comfortable – think your den or bedroom. To care for it, spot clean with water and mild detergent. We recommend rolling this rug out over a pad to prevent shifting.

Handmade Wool Green/Orange/Blue/Beige Rug

$209.99

This area rug is handwoven from wool and features minimalist yet colorful geometric patterns that blend excellently with similar contemporary style decor. It's available in a range of sizes and comes with a cotton backing. It does require professional cleaning occasionally, and the use of a rug pad is recommended to avoid unnecessary slippage.

Saegertown Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Green/White/Yellow Rug

$114.99

The Flower Power Area Rug is made of stain-resistant polypropylene. It features a cheerful spring-like design of daisies in shades of yellow, pale pink, and violet on a white field. The medium pile height of 0.5” makes it feel soft underfoot, so it’s a good choice for rooms where you really want to be comfortable—think your bedroom or sunroom. To care for it, spot clean with water and mild detergent. We recommend rolling this rug out over a pad to prevent shifting or slipping and to add a little extra cushioning.

Amii Power Loom Performance Contemporary Ivory/ Gray/ Charcoal Area Rug

$83.99

The eye-catching geometric pattern in neutral hues of this essential area rug is a perfect pick for modern spaces. Crafted from fade- and stain-resistant polypropylene, it is crafted with a 0.31'' pile height that encourages comfort underfoot while remaining easy to clean with regular vacuuming. We also recommend pairing this piece with a rug pad to keep it safely in place.

Grenelle Performance Black Rug

1. Please measure the space in which you intend to install your runner rug before purchasing. 2. Select your rug size and style, and we will custom tailor the length to your specifications. If you need us to cut it more precisely, please order a custom length; we will discuss this with you via Etsy's messaging system after you place your order. 3. We finish our cuts with binding or serging material to prevent fraying.

Larocca Machine Woven / Power Loomed Jute/Sisal Marble/Beige Rug

When staging a home, don't forget to consider your floors! Adding area rugs to your home is a great way to add a stylish pop of color and texture. This woven sisal rug features a braided pattern that gives it a natural look and high-quality resilience. It's low enough for most doors to pass over it with ease. We recommend adding rug pads to help keep rugs in place.

Brandt Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Black Rug

Made in Turkey, this power-loomed rug features a low pile height for easy upkeep. It showcases a distressed Persian-inspired motif and is ideal for areas of high foot traffic or occasional spills.

Ocea Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Pink Rug

We’ve taken the elegance of traditional medallion rugs, and reimagined them in modern colors and patterns. This exciting collection is sure to uplift your mood each time you step into the room. Choose from a variety of printed patterns featuring lovely border details, floral patterns, damask designs, and medallion centerpieces. Made of low-maintenance polyester, each rug makes it easy to care for. The machine-woven power-loomed rug features a low-pile height and flatweave, making it durable for high-traffic spaces. Not only is the cheerful design a mood lifter; its construction is designed to give years of worry-free enjoyment with kid-friendly stain-resistant material that’s shed-free and includes an anti-slip backing.

Aletta Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Black Rug

The durable construction of this rug offers a fuss-free maintenance and can be an ideal choice for homes with kids, pets and heavy traffic areas like hallways, kitchens, entryways, living rooms and busy offices.

Askerby Hand Hooked Performance Gray/Black Rug

The Moroccan Trellis Pattern Runner Rug combines a spectacular look with non-skid latex backing, alleviating the need for a rug pad. It only requires spot cleaning after a spill; otherwise, vacuuming regularly will keep it looking like new. With its stain, mold, mildew, and bacteria resistance, this rug is an ideal addition to homes with kids and pets. The special latex rubber backing is sufficient enough to prevent sliding as much as possible and it is safe for all kinds of marble and hardwood floor types.

Brandt Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Burgundy Rug

Area rugs are a great way to bring personality into your home and add visual interest to blank spaces. This burgundy rug features an abstract design, which is perfect for traditional aesthetics. It is machine made in Turkey from 100% polypropylene and has a pile height of 0.25''. It is stain-resistant, safe on heated floors, and should be used with a rug pad.

Light Weight Indoor / Outdoor Slip Resistant Brown Runner Rug

This custom-size utility tracker runner rug is a solid color with a ribbed style and non-skid backing. It is a low profile, so it will fit under the door, and both edges will be sewn with binding tape after your cut choice.

Broomhedge Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Brown/Rust Rug

$64.99

The Persian-inspired pattern of this classic area rug is crafted in beige, rust, brown and blue hues for a near-neutral color palette. This durable design is an ideal option for busy rooms in your home. Since the rug features a low pile height, we recommend you roll out a rug pad underneath for extra padding and traction underfoot.

Mariam Machine Woven / Power Loomed Performance Orange Rug

$43.99

This rug is a geometry lover's dream, with shapes intertwining and connecting to create a dazzling pattern.

Fleckenstein Flatweave Performance Bright Red/Beige/Blue Rug

$29.99

Showcases display timeless designs that exemplify elegance and sophistication. The hand-woven construction is durable and will provide natural charm to your decor space. Made with polyester in China, and has no pile. Spot clean only, one-year limited warranty.

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Tips To Choose A Hallway Runner

Materials:

When looking for a hall runner extra long in length, polypropylene that's machine woven or power loomed is a great option as it will hold up well over time to heavy foot traffic. Neal Beckstedt suggests a handmade densely woven wool hall runner extra long in length with a latex or acrylic backing for any busy hallway between the bathroom and your most frequented living spaces. You can also find hand-knotted hall runners that are made out of a combination of silk, cotton, and wool which creates a richer and more tactile finish. A more eco-friendly option for a hall runner extra long in length is braided jute and sisal with a seagrass or hemp backing which feels very natural in most home spaces.

Size:

For a moderately sized hallway, a hall runner extra long in length that measures 2.5 feet by 10 feet usually works well to adequately cover the space. If you're looking for something to cover a long hallway that perhaps leads from the living room to the bedrooms, a hall runner extra long in length that measures 3 feet by 14 inches should suffice. And for those super long corridors that take you from the front of the house all the way to the back, Rita Konig suggests a hall runner extra long in length that measures 3.5 feet by 18 feet should work to create a comfortable and protected walking space.

Style:

To fit into a neutral front entryway in any contemporary home, a light grey woven hall runner extra long in length would work nicely to protect hardwood flooring as well as add a sense of comfort to the space. To give your hallway a more bohemian look, a brown hand-woven wool hall runner extra long in length with a cream fringe border works to add dimension and personality to any corridor. For a sophisticated effect that would work in both traditional and modern home settings, Suzanne Kasler suggests a black and white Persian-style hall runner extra long in length with a low pile and grey latex backing that can work to add true elegance to any hallway.

Additional features:

If you have hardwood flooring that's original to your house or brand new, it's essential to find a hall runner extra long in length that comes with a protective non-slip backing which also helps to keep it in place. Kelly Behun recommends hall runners that are made out of non-shedding materials which work better for busy home areas that experience a lot of traction. For easy cleanup and maintenance, it's also helpful to find a hall run extra long in length that's stain, water, fade and tear-resistant as well as vacuum-friendly.

Which Materials Are Best for Hallway Runners?

Below are some of the major types of materials you'll find in hallways runners.

Synthetics

These are made out of polypropylene, polyester, nylon or viscose, as a few examples. Synthetics are used because they are easy to clean. They are also on the more affordable side and can be made to be soft. Plus, they're fade-resistant, so you will see them used most commonly in hallway runners because they can withstand plenty of foot traffic.

Wool

This durable material can often last generations. However, it can be on the more expensive side as a result. It's also good for high-traffic uses, like hallways. It's also soft and can clean easily.

Silk

Silk is used in rugs to create that high-end shine and softness. However, these can be very delicate, so they're not great for high-traffic areas. It might seem counterintuitive to get a hallway runner in this type of material given that fact, but silk can add a luxury style to out-of-the-way hallway areas.

Cotton

You'll often find cotton in a style with a woven look to it. It tends to be more inexpensive. However, it absorbs stains and doesn't retain color as well, making this another material that might work best in hallways with less foot traffic.

Jute/Sisal

This is also on the more affordable end. It also has a very natural texture to it, making it good for casual spaces. Certain rugs may be stain and fade-resistant.

Leather

This is often in a hand-knotted shag-type texture. Choose leather for tons of texture and a higher-class luxury style. One downside is that they attract and show dirt, so they may need cleaning more often. Also, some styles can curl.

How to Choose the Right Size for a Hallway Runner?

What size of hallway runner you choose will depend on the size of your hallway, so start by measuring the space where you plan to put the hallway runner.

A key feature of hallway runners is that they are long and narrow to fit traditional hallway spaces. They also come in a wide variety of sizes to fit almost any hallway.

Some runner size examples include 2-feet 3-inches by 8-feet, 2-feet 3-inches by 10-feet and 2-feet 3-inches by 12-feet. The ideal runner size will leave from 10" to 15" of free space between the runner and the walls of your hall. If your hall is particularly long, there might be more space left at the opposite ends of the hall. In this case, make sure you place the runner in the middle of the hall and the free space is distributed equally.

Another tip to remember is that the runner should be aligned with doorways allowing you to walk directly on it when you enter the hall.

Which Styles of Hallway Runners Are Appropriate for Different Home Looks?

You also have many styles to choose from, each of which works with a certain decorating theme.

Solid neutral: If you're going for a casual, understated look, choose a solid neutral like gray, brown or black. These can also look good in modern spaces that make use of contrast, such as putting a black rug among white walls.

Geometric pattern: These types of patterns are popular in rugs. They work well in modern homes that make use of stark geometry. Certain classy patterns like trellis designs can also work well in both classic and transitional spaces.

Floral: Floral area rugs are a very popular design. They can add a romantic look or some natural textures. They're often a good way to add some color to areas that are artsy or make use of accent shades. Intricate floral patterns can also give a regal or classic style a needed accent.

Abstract: It's also popular to find abstract patterns on rugs, most commonly in some type of swirl pattern. This is another way to get some color into the space if you go for a colorful design. They can also work well in retro Mid-Century homes, when abstract art was at its height of popularity.

Bright colors: This design can work well as a solid color on a rug, if you want to breathe some color into a space, such as if you're working with accent colors or monochrome styles. Multicolor designs are great for artsy spaces or children's rooms.

Oriental: You can also find this regal rug type in hallway runners. These are must-haves in classic or upper-class styles.

What is Piling and Is It Important?

While shopping for area rugs of any size, you might see the term "piling." This refers to the density and length of the fibers. You might see it referred to as low/high, short/long or flat/shaggy. In layman's terms, piling means how fluffy the carpet is. In general, low pile is less than ¼- inch, medium is ¼ to ½-inch and long is ½ to ¾-inch.

In general, short rugs tend to be more durable. They can also be cleaned/vacuumed easier than long pile rugs. That means if you are considering different hallway runners for a high-traffic hallway, you may want to look into lower piles. However, you don't need the shortest pile, as those can often be too delicate for high-traffic areas.

So what do you do if you just like the style and softness of shag/high-pile hallway runners? Consider putting them in hallway spaces with lower foot traffic, like a back hallway around rooms that are used less frequently.

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This rug is available in 6 different size options. Incorporating a rather contemporary box style design, it’s certainly going to add a splash of color to your home. Stain-resistant, low pile depth, and non-slip backing means that this rug is indeed going to be rather durable. Elegant in its appearance, it will be perfect for a range of homes.

The Rug House Grey Rubber Backed Very Long Hallway Hall Runner Narrow Rugs Custom Length - Sold and Priced Per Foot

Available in 13 different lengths ranging from 2’ to 33’, you should have no problem in finding a rug of the appropriate length for your home. It also measures some 2’2” wide while the main focus of the rug is on durability and functionality rather than it being very appealing. This version is in a gray color while the back of the rug is made of rubber which means it won’t slide around even on smooth surfaces.

Ottomanson Ottohome Contemporary Bordered Design Modern Area Rug, 8'2"W x 9'10"L with Non-Skid Rubber Backing, Chocolate

Available in 6 rectangular sizes and 2 oval sizes, this rug is modern in its design. Made from 100% polypropylene, it has been made using power-loomed construction and is seen as being highly durable. Offering a low profile, it will add some comfort to where you are standing without being too chunky and becoming a trip hazard or making it impossible to close your doors.

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