As with all rugs runners can be handmade or machine made. Handmade runner rugs are much more expensive but will make more of a statement. Machine-made runners are cheaper and often easier to look after so they are more practical. It’s a matter of personal choice but more and more consumers are thinking of the practicalities when it comes to rug runners because of the nature of their use and the onset of more troubled economic times.

Many rugs suffer from slipping and creeping but rug runners are particularly susceptible to this as they are normally walked on from several different directions and so whatever way they are going to slip will be found out by the various tread paths. Make sure that you buy a non-slip runner or non-slip underlay if you think you will have problems with your runner rug moving. Heavy rugs such as thick wool runners and acrylic rugs can often stay in place successfully due to the natural weight of the rug.

The range of runner rugs now available is huge, particularly online, with vastly ranging colours, material, widths and lengths available. There are also many runner rugs now available in cut to measure rolls so look out for those if you are looking a particularly long runner or an exact length.

If you’re looking for custom made sizes other than those available on cut to measure rolls. Bear in mind that custom-made sizes are normally around 6 times the price per square metre than the same rug in a standard rug runner size. The waiting time is often 4-6 weeks and is at the behest of the factory. So think carefully about the size, colours and material that would like to include if you are going to buy a custom made rug. Think of it as an investment in something that will last for many years and look after it when you get it.

Some people get very creative and use viscose and silk rug runners as table runners. Sounds unusual but if you use the right design and type of rug then it can actually work. If you’re buying rugs runners have a good look around and if you’re having trouble matching various colours lean towards a neutral plain runner rug as it can be moved to other areas if required and still blend in and match.

Take a moment to check out our rugs for sale and filter through our range to find your perfect rug. We have a collection of sizes, styles and colours for you to choose from ranging from coloured large rugs to small runner rugs.