Area Rug(s) for Entryway that leads to Multiple Rooms

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I just purchased a new house and I am trying to figure out the best area rugs. I have wood floors and dogs. This means my dogs slide around a little on the floors despite their nails being cut as long as they can go. I currently have a 4'x6' at the front door. However, I would like to add another down the long hallway. However, there are stairs (where the current area rug ends) on the right and then one of the entrances to the kitchen on the same side and powder room on the opposite side (in between the kitchen and stairs). I accidentally ordered two of the 4'x6' rugs and now I'm wondering if I can make that work. In the pictures you can see the 4'x6' rug at the front door and another rug (3'x5') that I added stuff to make it 4'x'6, to see if the extra rug would work. I didn't want to take it out the wrapping because I purchased online and I wouldn't be able to wrap it again. Then I removed the extra stuff to show just the 3'x5' rug.

I'm hoping the pictures can give everyone a good visual. Would love to get advice about the best option. Thank you very much!

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User
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Have you considered using a long runner or two? It would make more of a visual impact and your pups would appreciate it too. :)

Or a door mat plus a runner?
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K R
7 years ago
This is the perfect situation for a runner. Wayfair has a billion of them, as long as 12 feet.
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groveraxle
7 years ago
Here are 196 runners up to 22 feet long: https://plushrugs.com/search/?shape=Runner&length=22

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Yvonne 007
Original Author
7 years ago
@Lil S I was going to use a runner initially. But, I thought it shouldn't block the stairs or entrance to the kitchen. I guess I was thinking too much. I've never had a long hallway before, so I was stumped! I appreciate the feedback.

@Karen Rose: Apparently, I was thinking way too much about this and should have went with my first gut. Ugh. Thank you so much!

@groveraxle You are awesome for proving a link. I was looking on Wayfair and Overstock and couldn't find a runner longer than 13 feet. Since the 22 foot runners are only 2' 3" and wouldn't cover the opening of the front door. I think a indoor/outdoor rug and then a 16" would work, Yay
Yvonne 007
Original Author
7 years ago
Would it be better to get a solid color doormat and then do a runner with designs? My favorite color is blue. Therefore, I know for the runner I would like a rug with navy or slate blue accent colors. So could I go with a tan door mat?