An area rug or runner is one of the quickest ways to change the entire look and feel of a space. An area rug grounds furniture layout and adds important design elements of depth, texture, color, contrast, pattern, and warmth.

Runners add the same to a hallway or any narrower space where you also might spend more time on your feet, such as your kitchen. Stair runners not only showcase your staircase and help unify your home from downstairs to upstairs, but they are also a safety feature and reduce the risk of slips and falls, protect the hardwood underneath, and create a noise barrier.