Hall carpets ideas
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Starting with the first step through the front door, hallway carpet ideas are exactly what you need to make yourself and your guests feel at home.
You’ll need to make a few practical considerations to your hallway flooring ideas to ensure your carpet ideas can keep up with your lifestyle and stay looking its best, but the aesthetic benefits include the chance to add color, texture and crucial visual interest to either the first part of your home anyone will see or the easily forgotten areas that connect your rooms.
Hallway carpet ideas
From densely patterned runners to staircase carpets that will take your entrance hall to the next level, we’ve put together a selection of inspiring hallway carpet ideas, and asked the experts for their advice.
1. Brighten narrow hallways with light carpets
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When choosing a carpet to work among narrow hallway ideas, keep it light. ‘Light colors, texture and stripes are particularly effective in narrow hallways,’ says Jenna Kane, a member of the Product Development team at Kersaint Cobb . ‘Soft, pale colored flooring brightens up a small area, creates the illusion of space and gives a light, airy look.’
But you’ll need to be careful with them if you have a busy household. ‘Pale shades will show more visible signs of general soiling, discoloration in the heavily walked areas and stains that have proven difficult to remove,’ warns Jodie Hatton, Residential Design Manager at Brintons . ‘Darker colors will be more practical in hiding soiling and stains.’
2. Make small hallways feel bigger with stripes
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As well as disguising dirt and adding pattern, striped carpets come with an added bonus that makes them ideal for small hallway ideas.
‘Stripes add visual interest to the floor, and for those tight on space, it is worth remembering that linear stripes can help to enlarge the appearance of a room,’ says Kane.
‘This is especially effective in hallways as the stripe draws the eye along the design and thus appears to elongate the area.’
In this hallway, the diagonal stripes in tonal greys not only help this hallway feel longer, but wider too.
3. Bring the outside in with natural textures
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Cozy, inviting, and comfortable underfoot, using rugs as part of your hallway carpet ideas is an instant win for anyone looking to add a little softness to their home’s entrance, or keep a house’s corridors feeling well-loved. In this hallway, a naturally textured, seagrass-style carpet is used against the yellow ochre wall, and paired with rattan baskets among the entry table decor ideas.
In warmer months, you can even consider making this connection to the outdoors a little more literal. ‘By early summer, we put down the washed-out floral and pastel colors of our Andalucia range rugs, and even run them from the porch outside onto the terrace to give a sense of continuity in indoor and outdoor living,’ says Tasha Green, Director and Co-Founder of Weaver Green .
‘All our rugs, cushions and blankets are perfect for use outdoors in gardens and on terraces.’
4. Change up your hallway with a runner
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If you don’t want to commit to a full carpet, adding a rug or hallway runner ideas will soften a hard floor. ‘Runners allow you to instantly update and change the feel of a hallway,’ says Green. ‘A statement runner can be the main design feature from which you complement other interior elements in your entrance.’
Along with hallway wallpaper ideas, runners make for a great way to add pattern and texture to the space. ‘For example, a simple herringbone helps to create a classic timeless look from which you can add vibrant or strong patterns and prints with other accessories,’ says Green.
5. Balance dark carpets with lighter walls
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When choosing a carpet, you should always keep your hallway paint ideas in mind too.
‘The popularity of dark carpets is growing as not only are they ideal for high traffic areas as they conceal dirt and marks, but they also add character to a room,’ says Hatton.
‘Rooms with lots of natural light work best for dark flooring. When paired with light interiors dark flooring offers a dramatic contrast, whilst also making a room appear larger and brighter.’
‘Neutral tones in whites, greys, beige, and muted shades of all colors on your walls and furniture help balance the room and therefore make your interiors feel brighter.’ In this example, a stairwell filled with natural light and painted pale blue can easily hold the darker tones of the grey staircase runner.
6. Add a pop of color to a neutral scheme
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As well as adding texture to a hallway, a rug or carpet is also a great way to inject some color into a neutral scheme. In this white vaulted hallway leading to a largely white bedroom, the pale wood flooring of the corridor is given a flourish of characterful color with the use of a mustard yellow, geometrically patterned runner from Weaver Green.
7. Stay versatile with a grey carpet
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If you’re already onto the grey hallway ideas trend, then don’t forget to take it to the floor.
‘Grey is a versatile carpet shade, with the ability to provide a platform and set the scene,’ says Hatton. ‘For a dramatic look, pair grey with layers of dark, moody and mysterious shades like aubergine or midnight blue. For a fresh look, infuse the palette, with a lighter, softer shade that glows, like golden yellow or bright green.’
8. Highlight the staircase
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Often, it’s not just the hallway floor you’re thinking about when it comes to carpet – if you’ve got a staircase in the mix, you’ll need to take your ideas to a whole new level. While a simple solution would be to extend the lower level carpet up the staircase, don’t be afraid to have a little fun.
Contrast a hardwood floor with a bright carpet on the stairs like in this example, or introduce a change of tone or pattern to its carpeting to turn the staircase into a feature.
Along with decorative hallway lighting ideas, it’s a great way to draw the eye upwards and emphasize height, making the area feel taller and ultimately more spacious.
9. Change a rug seasonally to create a whole new look
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One of the biggest benefits of choosing a runner or rug over carpet is flexibility – it can be there when you want it, or tucked away if you’re in the mood for a simpler aesthetic. Consider investing in multiple runners and swapping them in as the seasons change.
‘We swap our rugs each season, moving from the rich reds of our kilim nomad range in the autumn, through to the light Scandinavian blues and gooseberry colors of our herringbone and Juno ranges in spring,’ says Green. In this room, a white rug with black dots works well to brighten the space during summer, but could easily be swapped in the winter for a rich, earthy alternative to bring out the terracotta walls and make the space feel cosier.
10. Choose a hardwearing material
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Just like when you’re planning your hallway storage ideas, planning a carpet for the space needs some practical considerations too.
‘Carpet is a fantastic option for high traffic areas like hallways and stairways, due to its ability to withstand natural wear and tear,’ says Hatton. ‘The type of carpet that is preferred is down to personal taste and the usage of that particular room but cut pile woven carpets are the most hardwearing.’
What is the best carpet for a hallway?
To pick the best carpet for your hallway, think about what it needs to do for you practically. As a high traffic area of the home, hardwearing materials like cut pile woven carpets will be able to endure frequent use. If you’re a household with kids or dogs, darker colors pr patterned carpets will hide the dirt dragged in from muddy walks, but you’ll also want to choose a carpet type that’s easy to clean.
‘A wool blended carpet is a wonderful material for flooring as it has hypoallergenic and antibacterial properties, capturing the dust and taking it out of the air you breathe,’ says Lynne Pound, Product Manager at Brintons.
‘Wool is naturally flame retardant plus easy to clean and sustainable for the environment making it a quality choice with long lasting performance.’
How do I choose a hallway carpet?
When choosing a carpet for your hallway, you really need to think about the space as a whole. If your hallway is narrow or with little natural light, lighter color carpets will help keep the space feeling bright and open. For hallways with big windows that are a little lighter, darker colored carpets are becoming increasingly popular, adding drama to the space and more easily hiding any marks. If you’re keen to make a hallway feel either longer or wider, choose a striped carpet to create an optical illusion of length or width.
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Stair Carpet: 18 Stair Carpet Ideas
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Create the entryway of your dreams.
By Lisa Joyner
@hertfordshire_housebuild/Tapi carpets/Dunelm
Looking for stair carpets and runners to transform your staircase? From stripes to classic beige, give your hallway the five-star treatment with a new carpet.
Carpets work wonders on stairs, providing soft and spongy comfort underfoot.
Whether you want to make a design statement or prefer a pared-back neutral look, or you've set your heart on a grey stair carpet over a patterned stair carpet, we've got stylish suggestions to suit every interior style and budget. And don't forget, you can find the perfect stair carpet from the exclusive House Beautiful collection at Carpetright for a design that's both hard wearing and practical.
What is the best carpet for stairs?
Stairs are a high-traffic area, so it's crucial that the carpet covering them is durable to withstand its activity levels. When it comes to the best stair carpet material, synthetic nylon carpet may be your best bet for safety and strength, while wool is also a good option as its fibres repel stains and dirt (although it's more expensive). Meanwhile, berber carpets are an incredibly durable choice for staircases as they are made from loops instead of strands.
'A stairway is often the first thing your guests see as they step inside your home and can completely set the tone for your personal interior style,' says Jess Contomichalos, Interior Stylist at Cormar Carpets.
Full stair carpets or a stair runner carpet?
As well as all-over carpet, a modern stair runner is another great way to transform a simple staircase. 'A runner is an excellent way of updating your staircase without breaking the bank,' says Myles Shaw, Managing Director from runrug.
Essentially, a stair runner is fitted to the middle of your staircase, leaving some of the wood visible on each step, while with fully carpeted options, the entire steps are covered. 'Fully carpeted stairs project a feeling of opulence, while a runner will add wow factor,' adds Jess.
Why is carpeting on stairs a good idea?
Carpet is a great option on stairs, especially for homes with young children and elderly family members. Hardwood flooring can become dangerous if anything spills or little ones run with socks. Carpet might not prevent falls, but it certainly provides more stability when climbing stairs.
Whether patterned or plain, there are lots of stylish stair carpet ideas for your stairs and landing.
On that note, browse through these suggestions...
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Stripes galore
Carpetright
Make a design statement with stripes, which perfectly complements the natural wooden staircase. This stylish Portobello carpet, which is from our House Beautiful range at Carpetright, ticks all the style boxes.
Pictured: Carpetright x House Beautiful Portobello Carpet In Magpie
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Go dark and daring
Dunelm
Hallways are the perfect space to have a go at being more daring. This beautiful entryway, complete with an on-trend carpet runner and gold bar cart, adds an edge of grown-up glamour. We recommend picking up a stylish storage box to keep shoes, bags and clutter out of sight.
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Embrace a medley of colours
Rachel Whiting/House Beautiful
Bring together a glorious medley of raspberry, mulberry and blackcurrant shades for a chic and cosy scheme.
Paired with a classic grey stripe carpet runner, this hallway is the ultimate recipe for an inviting space.
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Make a statement
House Beautiful UK
Give your stairs a new look by matching your carpet runner to wall paint or wallpaper. Take inspiration from this characterful hallway, which features a floral wall design, classic runner in beige and a crisp white staircase.
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Choose your textures
@hertfordshire_housebuild/ Tapi carpets
When choosing stair carpets in a busy home, opt for carpets which are stain-resistant and durable.
'Herringbone wool carpets for stairs meet the demands of busy households wanting to make eco-conscious choices when it comes to their flooring,' say the experts at Tapi Carpets. 'Wool and woven carpets are extremely cosy and exude elegance but the natural fibres used have elasticity and bounce back making it extra durable.
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Pictured: Carpet runner in the style 'Herringbone' by Tapi Carpets
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Go natural
Kersaint Cobb
With tones of brown, light blue and yellow, this stair runner from Kersaint Cobb helps to create a natural feel in the home. If you want to create a real statement, why not paint your staircase dark navy blue? You won't regret it.
Pictured: Kersaint Cobb, Morocco Runner, Casablanca priced from £68 per linear metre.
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Keep it neutral
Comar Carpets/@our_tackyhome
Showcase subtle textures on your stairs with a neutral runner. We've got our eye on this design, which has a chic finish thanks to its neat black trim. Go on, give your hallway the upgrade it deserves...
Pictured: Bouclé Neutrals in Kensington Oak, Comar Carpets
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Make a statement
Tim Young/House Beautiful
Implement pattern into your home with an eye-catching carpet runner, such as this hand-woven style from Jennifer Manners.
It's a charming, playful pattern that will really work well alongside a white or neutral staircase.
Pictured: Tiles runner in Teal, £2,020, Jennifer Manners; Plant stand by Ferm Living, £179, Heal's; Hemp storage basket, £69.95, Oggetto. Black concrete planter, £55 for two, Rose & Grey.
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Create the illusion of space
Carpetright
As well as drawing attention, striped carpets help create the illusion of a bigger space, which is great for a smaller home.
'Often the first thing you see when entering a house, the stairs and hallway create a first and lasting impression on your guests,' says Jemma Dayman, Buyer, Carpets and Rugs at Carpetright. 'It's the perfect area to take risks and be daring with your styling.'
Pictured: Boston Stripes by Carpetright
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Play around with blue
Mark Scott/House Beautiful
Lively blue is a calming shade perfect for high-traffic zones (it masks stains better).
If you have a small hallway that you're struggling with, try matching stair carpet to your walls. Picking out just one shade will tie the whole space together perfectly.
READ MORE: 8 ways to make your hallway the ultimate Insta-ready space
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Go bold
Carpetright
'Bold, geometric designs and bright colours will give your stairs that wow factor and work well when mixed with minimalist furniture and accessories,' says Jemma.
'Opting for repeating patterns will not only allow your design to flow easily into other rooms, but will be forgiving to everyday marks and scuffs as your stairs see some serious use over their lifetime.'
Pictured: Colombus by Carpetright
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Keep it fresh
Cult Furniture
Redecorating your hallway? Keep things fresh and fun with splashes of green paint, lots of potted plants and a neutral carpet runner.
We love the gallery wall here, too, which journeys up the stairs.
Shop the full look at Cult Furniture
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Add a pop of colour
Carpetright
Why not use your staircase to add a pop of colour. This blue stair carpet from Carpetright is ideal for jazzing up an all-white hallway — and will cheer up any rainy day.
Pictured: Condo Patterned Carpet by Carpetright
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Keep it fun for the kids
Carpetright
Shake up your interiors by turning your staircase into something fun for the kids — especially if it leads to one of their bedrooms. We love this classic grey stair carpet from Carpetright, which is adorned with white clouds.
Pictured: 'The Nursery Collection Patterned Carpet in Daydream Silver' by Carpetright.
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Match your carpet and staircase
Oak Furnitureland
Bring a touch of plush texture to your home with traditional hues, such a dark purple or classic brown.
To truly set the mood, why not paint your staircase bannister the same colour as your carpet? Bold and daring, yes, but it will wow guests in an instant.
Pictured: Console table, £269.99, Oak Furnitureland
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Carpet runners
Fibre Flooring/@design_at_nineteen
Carpet runners — decorative strips of carpet which run down the centre of a staircase — are all the rage on Instagram. Unlike fully carpeted options, runners aren't as wide as your steps as they leave a gap on the side. Typically installed over hardwood or tiled stairs, they are a brilliant choice for both modern and traditional homes.
'Runners can be fitted on the stairs either as a standard carpet, attached with stair rods or used as standalone hall runner,' says Jenna Kane, Product Development at Kersaint Cobb.
Pictured: Carpet runner by Fibre Flooring
READ MORE: 23 beautiful doormats to brighten up your home's entryway
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Monochrome madness
Sisal & Seagrass
Flooring needs to meet practical needs, but you'll also want to ensure it complements the rest of your interiors, too.
If you're looking for a style that will give your hallway a smart upgrade, this monochrome stair runner is just the ticket.
Pictured: Black and white runner from Sisal & Seagrass
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Create a calming feel
Comar Carpets/Sand and Sawdust
Refresh your entryway with a calming colour palette. Classic and elegant, it's the ultimate way to create a welcoming first impression. And, it looks brilliant with hallway panelling.
'Neutral shades can lighten up a small or dark entrance by accentuating the feeling of space, while gentle stripes add a stylish feature to your staircase,' adds Jess.
Pictured: 'Avebury' by Cormar Carpets
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Rugs in the hallway - 80 photos of unusual design ideas and novelties
Probably every normal housewife believes that comfort in rooms depends on even imperceptible details.
And, of course, she's right. Imagine that the carpet in the hallway, which at first glance is only capable of collecting dust, must also be selected correctly.
It will become an inconspicuous attribute, if you choose it taking into account all the nuances.
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Rugs for entrance halls with rubber base - selection rules
At the very beginning, you need to decide how many carpets will be in the hallway. Usually several of them are used: the one inside protects your flooring, and the outer one takes over all the dusty and dirty load.
Therefore, when choosing, look at the material that was used for the carpet, it should be easy to clean. For such nuances, a rubber carpet in the hallway is the best option.
Thanks to the base, dirt will not be absorbed into the interior and can be easily removed. The only disadvantage of such cows is that they need to be cleaned very often, but not difficult, it only costs to take out the garbage, and the cover can be laid again for further exploitation.
Small rugs near the doors in the hallway - practical
Entering the house, each person first wipes his shoes on the door mat and only then goes on.
It is made from materials that have proven themselves well for their quality: pile, polyamide, polypropylene, rubber. There are some disadvantages in the normal use of natural pile carpet.
This coating is not practical and in most cases serves for beauty. Pile does not cope with many types of pollution and is very difficult to clean.
Some shag rugs have a microfiber backing. This type perfectly copes with dirt on shoes, and thanks to the base it will last as long as possible. It can be washed and washed because it is durable.
Synthetic hallway rugs - the best fight against dust and dirt
Synthetic flooring is made from polyamide and polypropylene. Their excellent characteristics have influenced their popularity.
Due to the composition of the mats do not deform, do not change their original shade, perfectly cope with moisture. They have a long line of service, which will allow you to save your own funds. When cleaning them, you can not wash them, but just vacuum them.
The only downside to synthetic carpets is that the manufacturers didn't put much effort into the look. Such a minus led to the fact that the coating is not popular and does not fit into every interior.
A well-proven cover made of rubber material. The main feature of the rubber-based carpet in the hallway is that it quickly absorbs water, and dust and dirt lingers inside. They are easy to care for - no special difficulties will arise.
Tips from experts to help you choose a rug for your hallway
The color of the coating should match the shade of the furniture. Nowadays, retail chains are overwhelmed with a huge assortment of door carpets.
Everyone will be able to choose the best option for their home.
A large carpet in the hallway should be covered with a small rug, where a person immediately steps upon entering the house. Due to its size, it is not practical, and cleaning will take too much time. The rug should harmoniously fit into the overall interior of the hallway.
Manufacturers have begun to use different inscriptions on the rugs. Thus, they did a cunning marketing ploy. The buyer immediately pays attention to this.
Quite in demand are carpets with stuffed patterns and ornaments, usually a barcode, traces of animal paws or shoes, images of foreign money. The coating near the doors should not only cope with dirt and moisture, but also attract the eyes of guests who have come to the house.
In our article there is a photo of the carpet in the hallway, after reading them, you will definitely make the right choice.
The carpet in the interior of the hallway sometimes complements the given style of the room. Turn on your imagination and you will succeed.
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Guests who enter an apartment or house for the first time are impressed right from the doorstep. It largely depends on the decor of the hallway, and many visitors do not go beyond the threshold.
Cozy or uncomfortable - everyone draws conclusions for himself somewhere on a subconscious level, noticing many little things.
But it's so nice when a carpet is laid at the entrance to the hallway, where the hosts and guests step when they take off their street shoes and switch to indoor slippers.
What is important to know about functional rugs
A rug or a rug in the hallway is not only a decoration for the entrance area, but also a very practical thing. If the hallway goes into the corridor, there may be several rugs, and they should be from different materials - a photo of carpets for the hallway.
At the front door, it is preferable to lay a rubber-based carpet in the hallway, where lumps of earth and other street debris will remain. This rug is easy to clean, and its porous structure well retains all the dirt that sticks to the soles of the boots.
The fluffy carpet that complements the interior of the living room is also an additional barrier to dust brought into the house with clothes. It is convenient to stand on a soft textile base, taking off your shoes to switch to indoor slippers.
It is convenient to remove outer clothing and headwear here. It can be a carpet, a round rug or a free-form piece of natural fur.
Pieces of an old rabbit or sheepskin coat are often used as a fluffy hallway rug. Fur perfectly collects small debris and absorbs residual moisture. But it must be shaken out, dried and knocked out more often than other beds on the floor so that fleas do not start, which sometimes appear in the entrances on the lower floor.
The passage area is a place with a heavy load, so the fur rug wears out quickly. For long-term use, a small synthetic carpet on the floor in the hallway, which is easy to clean, is best suited.
Eco-style lovers reject synthetic materials, preferring a piece of burlap embroidered with woolen threads to some patterned track. Of course, it's a matter of taste, but it's better to use an aesthetic mat on a combined basis, having studied the composition when buying.
Gray homespun paths with colored patches have been preserved in some rural houses. This is the so-called "row", which did not differ in aesthetics, but was very practical.
They were woven by hand on special looms. Mats made of rice straw, jute, coconut coir, coarse linen and other natural materials are popular today. Photo of carpets for the hallway on a natural basis.
An elegantly patterned narrow carpet in artificial materials with a looped backing, perfect for accessing adjacent rooms. It covers the cold floor and is an additional decoration of the corridor leading from the hallway.
The layout of many city apartments does not imply a separate hallway at all - from the front door there is a long corridor or even two, in different directions. An ideal option for such an environment is a rubber mat at the entrance and carpet paths along the entire length of the corridor.
Tip: Whatever your entryway rug choice, it's important to clean or wash it weekly.
Artificial threads are more practical in terms of cleaning and maintaining cleanliness. Use specialized front door mats that are rubberized, washable or based on easy-to-clean materials.
If the mat is difficult to clean, it must be vacuumed frequently and dried after wet shoes.
The color of the rug does not have to match with all the other tones of the hallway, but overall harmony is important. If the decor of the room is modest, then the carpet path can be distinguished by exquisite ornaments and colorful shades.
Do not forget about practicality - the rug at the door is quickly trampled, light colors get dirty, bright colors lose their saturation.
The dimensions of the rug or track are selected according to the dimensions of the room. It is not necessary to pick them up in full width if the floors have a beautiful finish. And if the floors in the hallway are awaiting repair, then all the flaws in linoleum or tile will perfectly hide the full-width carpet.
It is not customary to lay a carpet covering the entire floor in a large hallway, a walkway along the aisle is enough.
It is considered bad taste in any country to have floorcloths placed at the front door. An unpleasant impression is left by worn and wiped tracks, rubber and washable mats clogged with earth.
This must be followed, getting rid of junk. Scraps of carpet tracks, processed by overlock in the distribution network, are sold by the meter at a discount, they will not be a big expense for the family.
How to choose a rug according to the hallway design?
When choosing a carpet in the hallway, pay attention to the conformity of the material, pattern and texture of textiles with the general style.
Classic style and historical styles with luxurious floors in marble, Spanish tiles or quality linoleum with wood decor are best not covered with a large length. A small round rug or a narrow path in a pleasant color of a suitable range is enough.
