Home Decor Tips with Oriental Rug Runners

Some people walk into a room with neutral decor - white walls, beige carpet - and see an uninspired space. Others see a blank canvas, ready for artistry. Whatever your level of decorating experience, Oriental rug runners can bring a dull room to life, and can finish a well-decorated room by weaving all the colors into one beautiful tapestry.

A Splash of Color
Novice decorators worry too much about whether items match and not enough about whether they coordinate. Just as a brightly colored tie can bring pop to a dark suit, or a colorful scarf can set off a plain black dress, an Oriental rug can light up a room with contrasting but complementary colors. Think opposites: If your furniture has bold colors, look for a subtle pattern on your Oriental rug runner. If you've played it safe so far, make a bold statement of color and pattern!

New Life for Old Flooring
Every kind of flooring - wood, tile and carpet - starts to show wear in high-traffic areas, sometimes long before your budget is ready to redo the entire room. A well-coordinated Oriental rug runner won't just cover these sins; it will enhance the beauty of your existing flooring. You can use a runner for entryways, hallways, stairs, and other narrow spaces with high traffic volumes.

Narrow Shape, Broad Application
Oriental rug runners come in various widths but average about 30 inches wide. Unlike larger rugs, you can put down an Oriental rug runner in seconds, without having to move furniture. The possibilities are endless - even when your space isn't.