Our hallway rugs are mostly 2-foot-wide runners in 2x6 and 2x10 lengths. A handful of vintage styles, like the Daria Persian tribal runners, also come in 2x5, 2x7, 2x8 and 2x12. Printed low pile with a non-slip backing stays put in a busy walkway, and the washable runners go straight in the washer.
Daria Washable Vintage Persian Tribal Reddish Brown Rug
Sundar Washable Wild Tiger Green Rug
Taiga Washable Natural Wild Tiger Green Rug
Amara Washable Natural Wild Tiger Green Rug
Valence Christmas Washable Classic Plaid Rug Green and Red
Valence Christmas Washable Classic Red Plaid Rug
Valence Christmas Washable Classic Twill Plaid Rug Colorful
Solin Washable Modern Blooming Floral Green Rug
Aurell Washable Vintage Boho Floral Green Rug
Lepira Washable Vintage Floral Butterfly Purple Rug
Flavira Washable Vintage Floral Bird Olive Rug
Aviara Washable Vintage Blooming Floral Bird Navy Rug
Savine Washable Modern Leopard Print Pink Rug
Arvora Washable Modern Leopard Print Brown Rug
Nava Washable Modern Farmhouse Cow Print Rug
Tero Washable Modern Farmhouse Cow Print Brown Rug
Hallway Runner Size
Leave 4 to 6 inches of floor on each side, so a 2-foot runner suits a hallway about 32 to 36 inches wide. For length, stop 6 to 12 inches short of each end.
| Hallway length | Runner size |
|---|---|
| 7 to 8 feet | 2x6 |
| 9 to 10 feet | 2x8, select styles |
| 11 to 12 feet | 2x10 |
| 13 to 14 feet | 2x12, select styles |
| Longer than 14 feet | Two matching runners |
Doors, Pets and Busy Walkways
If two runners share a long hall, leave the gap between them away from doorways, where a loose edge is easiest to trip on. Bedroom doors usually open into the room, so they rarely catch a hallway runner; check the gap under any door that does swing over it.
Low pile doesn't hold pet hair the way a shag does, and the washable runners go in the washer when muddy paws track down the hall. The cushioned anti-fatigue mats in this collection are kitchen mats: wipe them clean and keep them on dry floors.
Hallway Rug FAQs
What are the best runners for a hallway?
Low-pile runners with a non-slip backing, since a hallway gets steady foot traffic and a thick rug can bunch up or catch a door. A busy print also hides wear and tracked-in dirt between washes.
Is a hallway runner a good idea?
Yes, on hard floors a runner quiets footsteps and protects the floor along the main path. Skip it if the hallway is narrower than about 30 inches, where a 2-foot runner leaves almost no floor showing.
How to stop a runner from sliding?
Lay it on a clean, dry hard floor so the dotted non-slip backing can grip, and wipe the floor under it every so often, since dust weakens the hold. No runner grips well on a wet floor, so dry any spill before you put it back.