Runners – Versatile Style
Runners are a versatile and stylish investment for any home, adding colour and floor protection to hallways and narrow rooms.
Runners – What are they?
Despite sounding like an athlete, runners are actually beautiful carpets designed for hallways and long, narrow spaces in the home. They come in a variety of patterns and styles, from bright contemporary designs, to more traditional runners in the Oriental styles. Runners are ideal for protecting the floor in your hallway, keeping more heat in the house, and also protecting carpet in rooms where you have a narrow space, such as alongside a dining table or in a narrow sitting room. For smaller houses runners are an ideal alterative to full-size Oriental rugs, and can add just as dramatic an effect.
Runners – The different types
If you are looking to add a runner in your home you may be overwhelmed to discover the choice in variety of styles and colours that are available. Below are just some of the beautiful modern and traditional runners available today:
- Antique Runners:Ideal to add a touch of history to your home
- Persian Runners: The traditional Persian styles of runners will complement most décor.
- Nomadic and Tribal Runners: Bold patterns and rich colours make these runners a statement piece for your home.
- Afghan Runners: Beautiful decorative designs with rich deep reds, burnt orange and brown make these stunning runners a must-have for any home.
- Silk Runners:Delicate and divinely woven, these runners come in intricate colour patterns, including subtle ivory to match lighter décor.
- Contemporary Runners: Bold colours and simple bright designs make these runners ideal for the modern home.
Runners – Carpet Care
Once you have chosen your perfect runners and had them delivered to your home, you can then look forward to a lifetime of wear and enjoyment from the rugs – but only as long as you take proper care of them. Because runners are likely to be placed in areas of heavy footfall, you must vacuum them on a regular basis to remove any damaging grit from the weave. If your runners should get small marks, these can be removed with soap and lots of water. For heavier soiling, it is best to take your runners to a professional Oriental rug cleaner who will expertly clean them and give them back to you looking like new.
Runners – Buying yours
To invest in beautiful antique, oriental or contemporary runners, first look online to find our incredible deals. Because of our low overheads, we are able to pass on huge savings to our customers, meaning you could be the proud owner of a stunning runner for less.
Looking to buy runners? ERugsDirect is the company to go to.
eRugsDirect are the online specialists in traditional, modern and contemporary rugs, with a huge variety of handmade designs from Persia, Afghanistan, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Tibet and China. Because they buy direct, the company can offer massive discounts of up to 50% of UK retail prices. A well as providing secure online buying, eRugsDirect also offers trial periods with a 30-day money back guarantee, and home appointments within the M25 enclosure. Call us today on 0800 376 5986 or email info@erugsdirect.com for more information.
