Runner Rugs

Runners from Morgenland: popular classics in a new guise

Runners never go out of fashion. These classics for bedrooms and long hallways are the new stars of the rug universe, and you will find an attractive selection of them at Morgenland. Runners impress with their high quality, beautiful patterns and fascinating colours.

They are practical, fit particularly well into narrow rooms and provide cosy warmth underfoot. A runner also works well as floor decoration in a child's room, as it can be used as a play rug and gives the room more character. We bet your child will love using the runner as a play rug!

Runners for atmosphere: more creativity in your favourite corner

We all have our favourite corners at home. This is where we most like to spend time reading, dreaming or simply chatting with family and friends. It goes without saying that we want to make these oases of relaxation especially beautiful. Buying runner rugs is perfect for this task. Because you can rearrange runners again and again, they give you great creative freedom.

They also offer acoustic benefits, as they absorb footfall noise. You can lay runners on laminate or parquet floors without any problem. They not only give the room a new aesthetic, but also prevent your heels from leaving marks on the wood. Do make sure, however, that the runner has a non-slip underside. Otherwise you may find yourself sliding forward a little when you step onto the rug.

The classics: bedroom runners

Older readers will remember them: the three-piece rug sets with oriental patterns that were laid around the double bed. This tradition still has many followers today, but fortunately the choice of patterns, colours and qualities of runners has long since become far more sophisticated.

Even if you are a fan of modern designs, you will find at Morgenland a large selection of runners that look great in the bedroom.

But whatever the pattern, three-piece bed surrounds always pamper your feet. You will particularly appreciate the fluffy pile underfoot in winter.

Runners in the entrance area: dirt trap or stylish eye-catcher?

Why not kill two birds with one stone! With a high-quality runner, you can rid your hallway of boring grey doormats in no time. A runner instantly makes the entrance to your home more inviting and keeps street dirt out. For heavily used walkways, you should choose robust qualities. It would be a shame if your new runner soon lost its appeal.

Runners for more flair in the living and dining room

Runners are also recommended for living areas, in this case with a soft high pile. They feel pleasant underfoot, can be used by children for playing and look well kept and elegant. The material composition and the living area determine the quality of the runners.

Depending on whether you are looking for a very hard-wearing or a cosy version, your best choice is robust sisal or synthetic fibre. Do you like things natural and elegant?

Then wool is the right material for you. This natural material provides a high quality of living and is environmentally friendly and sustainable. With wool in particular, pay attention to the care instructions, because every material has its own rules.

Versatile runners with practical benefits!

The runner is a popular furnishing item that is used often at home. There is a wide variety of rugs, both in terms of size and design. Runners have a special shape and can be used in different rooms – from the entrance area and the kitchen to the bedside. The runner has been used as an everyday object for a long time. In the past, it was woven by nomads and used in everyday life, for example as a bedside rug.

Today, the runner is above all a popular furnishing item for through areas in the home. With its pronounced length, the runner is ideal for passageways. It can also be used to connect different rooms, bringing more comfort and beauty into the home.

To create a harmonious atmosphere, the runner should always match the style of the room. Modern trendsetters use colours and shapes deliberately to create an elegant ambience. Today the runner suits a wide range of interior styles – from Scandinavian and boho to oriental-inspired interiors. Besides the design, the quality of the rug is also very important when buying. You will certainly enjoy high-quality rugs for a long time.

The material of the runner!

The materials used are just as varied as the designs. To enjoy your rug for a long time, you should opt for natural materials. Cotton or sheep's wool, for example, are well suited to a runner. These materials are of high quality and promise a long service life. Sheep's wool has many advantages. It has a high proportion of natural grease, which makes it less sensitive to dirt. Wool has a beautiful sheen and is easy and gentle to clean.

If you buy a runner made of high-quality materials, you can usually expect to pay a higher price. However, the value for money can be described as very good, so you will enjoy high-quality rugs for a long time. Natural dyes last longer than synthetic dyes.

Natural colours fade only very slightly and, thanks to sustainable cultivation, also protect the climate and the environment in general. A runner made of natural materials is therefore a real gain not only for your home but also for the environment. Here, too, quality has its price. If you dig a little deeper into your pocket for your rug, you will certainly benefit in many ways in the long run.

The properties of runners!

Runners are true quick-change artists for every living space! As experienced interior experts, we can assure you that these elongated rugs can do much more than just look good. Their key properties make them genuine all-rounders: they are non-slip, hard-wearing and available in different materials – from cosy wool to easy-care synthetic fibres.

Runners not only protect your floor from wear, but also dampen footfall noise! In our own hallway, the runner made the difference between an echoing corridor and a pleasant sense of home. Most models today have a non-slip underside, so they stay safely in place even on smooth floors.

The versatility of these rugs never ceases to amaze me. They are perfect for hallways, stairs or long living areas. Depending on the material, they are washable, dirt-repellent and even suitable for underfloor heating.

My tip from years of experience: when choosing, pay particular attention to the pile height – lower piles are usually easier to care for and less prone to dust.

With the right care, these practical helpers last for many years.

Not wanted by the customer

When a rug is narrow and elongated, it is called a runner. It is used where rooms are narrow or where feet should have a warm, comfortable surface. Runners are used above all where shoes are changed in everyday life and bare feet or feet in socks would otherwise feel uncomfortable. This is usually the case in the hallway, the cloakroom or the dressing room. In the bedroom, too, a runner makes getting up in the morning more pleasant if the floor has no textile covering.

Sometimes it also acts as a bridge between rooms and protects the floor covering, such as floorboards or parquet, from heavy wear. In this case, the runner is called a “bridge” in line with its use.

As kitchen floors are usually tiled, standing for long periods while cooking, baking and preparing all kinds of food is uncomfortable for the feet. A cold floor is unpleasant, especially if there is no underfloor heating and you have to stay in one place for a long time.

The runner not only provides warmth for your feet, but also comfort thanks to its soft material.

The gel runner

Using a runner in the kitchen requires special properties. Because of the heavy everyday use, it must not only have a positive effect on the feeling of cold and on well-being, but also be able to withstand a lot. The material used must not wear out too quickly and must be able to repel the dirt that occasionally occurs when preparing food.

For this reason, no natural materials such as wool, jute, sisal or coir are used in its manufacture. Hard-wearing polypropylene fibres, a 100% synthetic fibre, make it possible to use it as a floor covering for your feet in the kitchen. The gel runner is dirt-repellent.

Like all the others, it is designed for comfort and, thanks to its material, is even washable, which makes it particularly suitable for the kitchen.

You don't have to do without beautiful design in the kitchen either

If you decide on a runner for the kitchen, you don't have to sacrifice design to practicality. Patterns relating to cooking or kitchen utensils are often preferred for kitchen runners. But other patterns and colours are possible too.

For terracotta-look floors, rugs and runners that do not detract from the special look of the tiles are a good choice. Depending on the room and its use, warming floor coverings in “baked earth” patterns and colours such as orange, yellow, grey, brown, red and gold are suitable. They complement the terracotta floor and the charm of its Mediterranean flair.

A kitchen with light oak-look furniture radiates naturalness. It usually has a rustic, country feel. It goes well with runners that harmonise rather than contrast. Strong in colour and less elegant in pattern, they form a unity with the furnishings.