2x8 runner or 3 1/2 x 5 1/2

last year

Attached are a couple of pictures of my hallway that I would like to put some sort of area carpet to soften the tile.

Do I do a small 2 x 3 by the doorway and then a 2 x 8 runner or shall I cover more area and do a 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in front of the door coming across to the hallway and then another one coming down the hallway. Thank you!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I need to see the actual entry space please . Post here in a comment DO NOT start another post. It is always a good idea to post pics of the spaces around the entry since the choice of rug needs to go with the rest of the house.
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Century 21 Classic Gold Realty
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last year
Thank you
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kempek01
last year
I think I would do a small 2x3 at the door.

I wouldn't do a runner in the hallway, but there's nothing wrong with doing one. I wouldn't have it be "matchy-matchy with the rug at the door, though.

The rug at the door can be more "practical" (as in easy to clean) than the runner. Of course, I assume that you have a mat outside too.
deegw
last year
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I would also add one rug that's confined to the entry area and a runner. I agree that they shouldn't be an exact match. It's hard to tell from the photo but your hall looks wide and a 2 by 8 might look skimpy. Check the measurements, you might be able to use a wider runner.