How to choose a corridor carpet? What should a corridor carpet be like? What should be considered when selecting a corridor carpet? With our 20 years of experience and knowledge, we have prepared the most organized guide in the digital world for those who want to buy a corridor carpet. It includes tips for choosing a corridor carpet, what features it should have, the difference between corridor carpets and runners, corridor carpet sizes, corridor carpet colors, corridor carpet models, and many more details. Because corridors are one of the most walked areas in the house, they are extremely important, even if we are not very aware of it. If you are ready, grab your tea, coffee, or water, and let's get started.

What is a Corridor Carpet? What Features Should It Have?

Corridor runner rugs are considered functional rugs due to their features because:

The non-slip corridor carpet looks sharp like a razor without tilting to the sides while walking on it.
Washable corridor carpet gets dirty over the years, then it is washed and becomes spotless.
The plain corridor carpet is a long carpet that provides peace as you look at it, without being adorned with patterns.
The white corridor carpet serves to illuminate a corridor that does not receive much light, reflecting the incoming light.
The long corridor carpet is ideal for those who prefer a single piece carpet instead of a patchwork carpet.
Patterned corridor carpet is the right choice for those who look down while walking, feel their hearts burn, and appreciate the movement added by details.

What Are the Differences Between Corridor Rugs, Entrance Rugs, and Runner Rugs?

"Let's take a look at the concepts of corridor, hallway, and runner so that there is no confusion, and they can choose their carpets clearly."

Now corridor carpets and runners are actually the same things. Some may call these carpets "corridor rugs" but this naming would be incorrect. Kilim and carpet are weaving techniques. Corridor and runner are names related to the sizes of the carpet.

So what is an 'entrance rug'? Imagine a house, you open the front door, the first area you enter is the entrance. In old Anatolian houses, it is also referred to as 'sahanlık'. In fact, as the habit of taking off shoes inside the house has become more established in modern times, we perceive those areas as an extension of the interior to the exterior and the exterior to the interior. The long, narrow areas where the doors of the rooms open after the entrance are called 'corridors'. Therefore, entrance rug and corridor rug are terms used for different types of rugs.

"Entrance rugs and corridor rugs can be selected as a set, complementing each other, or distinct rugs can be used to clearly differentiate between spaces. This topic is related to corridor rug decoration, and we will also discuss these points in the continuation of our guide."

What are the Hallway Carpet Models?

There are many varieties among corridor carpet models. To easily choose from these models according to the general decoration of your home, your usage needs, and your tastes, let's discuss the corridor carpet models below:

Round Hallway Carpet

Round corridor carpets are generally used at the points where two corridors meet. Covering nearly half of the total area can be a sensible choice when purchasing a round corridor carpet. When considering a circular corridor carpet in square areas, you can place a carpet measuring 160*160 in an area of 200*200 cm.

Modern Hallway Carpet

If the overall atmosphere of your home has modern, minimal, and simple lines, you can prefer a modern corridor rug. Additionally, for those who want to buy a rug with a simple pattern for the corridors, independent of the overall home, a modern corridor rug will be suitable. A geometric patterned corridor rug or a simple corridor rug can also be considered as modern corridor rugs. On the other hand, a white corridor rug or a black and white corridor rug can also be preferred as modern corridor rugs according to their patterns. We recommend considering your floor color when choosing a corridor rug.

Oval Hallway Carpet

Some people love soft lines. The oval corridor rug is just right for them. The oval corridor rug, which features circular cuts at the edge ends, comes in various sizes. Especially those who place round rugs in their entrance halls also use oval corridor rugs and oval runners in their corridors.

Long Hallway Carpet

Your corridors are being built longer than standard sizes. In such cases, we recommend long corridor carpets. The lengths of long corridor carpet sizes are generally 400 cm and above. The biggest advantage of these carpets is that they can be laid as a single piece, while the disadvantage arises from the difficulty of transportation and washing due to their non-standard sizes. 2 square meter corridor carpets, 3 square meter corridor carpets, 4 square meter corridor carpets, and larger sized carpets can be classified as long corridor carpets.

Non-Slip Hallway Carpet

One of the most important features of corridor carpets is that they have a non-slip backing. Especially for those who love rugs, placing non-slip strips on the edges of their rugs can prevent slipping. On the other hand, using non-slip corridor carpets as runners is quite important. Because in the corridors where we walk step by step, and where we almost run to answer the phone at one end of the house, if the carpets slip, we may experience unwanted accidents. Additionally, it is very important to choose carpets suitable for wheelchairs in homes where elderly individuals live, and the biggest feature of these carpets should also be that they are non-slip corridor carpets.

Natural Hallway Carpet

As Halıcızade, we believe that the most important aspect to consider when choosing carpets is health. For this reason, we recommend paying attention to natural materials when selecting corridor carpets. You can decorate your home without compromising on naturalness by choosing wool corridor carpets, cotton corridor carpets, bamboo corridor carpets, or viscose corridor carpets.

A healthy corridor carpet can also be referred to as a natural corridor carpet. Halıcızade's recommendation is that you should definitely pay attention to the natural fibers of the carpet, especially in homes where children and babies live.

Hand Woven Hallway Carpet

In recent years, as the number of weavers has decreased, interest in handwoven carpets has increased. Thanks to non-industrial production techniques and generally natural yarns, handwoven corridor carpets and handwoven runners, which make viewers feel unique, offer aesthetics, health, and durability together. Moreover, with the carpet sensation you are familiar with.

Special Loom Woven Hallway Carpet

"The special loom carpets woven with natural yarns such as bamboo, wool, viscose, cotton, and Tencel also attract attention with their handwoven carpet appearance that emerges from semi-industrial production techniques. Especially for homes where children live, modern corridor carpets, authentic runners, and geometric patterned corridor carpets can be the right choice with their healthy and easily cleanable structures."

Kilim Runner and Corridor Carpet

Those who are tired of carpets and love rugs prefer rugs as a thin and long corridor carpet. The biggest advantage of rugs is their easy-to-clean thin surfaces and authentic designs, while the disadvantage is that they can slip due to their thin structure. If you choose a rug for your corridor carpet, don't forget to place non-slip strips at the ends of the rug to secure it.

Soft Corridor Carpet or Soft Runner

Are there any soft carpet lovers here? For those who want to walk comfortably in their corridors, a bamboo runner or a viscose corridor carpet would be a suitable choice. There are also plush corridor carpets and plush runners. Those who love fluffy, puffy, and super soft carpets may prefer the plush corridor carpet. Those looking for a white corridor carpet may also love white plush.

What Should Be Considered When Choosing Corridor Carpets?

Don't make your final decision without reviewing the things to consider when choosing a corridor carpet. To avoid regret later and to enjoy laying your carpet in the best way during pleasant times, you can find important points below:

Non-slip: Especially ensure that children and elderly individuals use non-slip corridor rugs in their homes.
Color: We recommend a light-colored runner for corridors dominated by dark tones, and a dark-colored corridor carpet for light floors. Be sure to consider the floor, wall color, and lighting conditions.
Design: Do you want a simple corridor rug, a modern corridor rug, or a geometric corridor rug? What kind of corridor atmosphere do you want to create? Looking at different designs, and even folding other rugs you have at home to see how they look in the corridor, will make it easier for you to decide.
Length: We will explain in more detail below, but to put it briefly, the length of corridor carpets and runners is important. Pay attention to how much distance you will leave from the edges and ends, and if there will be several pieces, the distance between the carpets.
Thread: Should it stand out for its stain resistance, its healthiness, should it shine or be soft? Deciding how you want your hallway rug will make it easier for you to make a choice.

What Size Should a Hallway Carpet Be?

One of the most important factors when choosing corridor carpets is the dimensions and quantities. For example, let's assume you have a corridor that is 7 meters long. It would be ideal to lay a total of 6 meters of corridor carpet. Leaving 30-50 cm of space after the carpet allows the laid carpet to stand out, creating a more aesthetic appearance.

On the other hand, the width issue is also important. For example, while a rug that is 80 cm wide would be suitable for a corridor that is 100 cm wide, a runner that is 100 cm wide would be more appropriate for a corridor that is 120 cm wide.

"There are also corridors with non-standard dimensions. For such areas, custom-sized corridor carpets, cut corridor carpets, or roll corridor carpets will be suitable. Below, we have listed the most common corridor carpet sizes. Take a look and see which one is the most suitable for you!"

80*150 corridor carpet
80*200 corridor carpet
80*300 corridor carpet
80*400 corridor carpet
80*500 corridor carpet
90*150 corridor carpet
90*200 corridor carpet
90*300 corridor carpet
90*400 corridor carpet
90*500 corridor carpet
100*150 corridor carpet
100*200 corridor carpet
100*300 corridor carpet
100*400 corridor carpet
100*500 corridor carpet

How Should Narrow Hallway Carpet Be?

We mentioned that the corridors are narrow and long due to their structures. There are also corridors that are quite narrow. It is recommended to definitely lay a white corridor carpet to make these corridors appear more spacious. Again, leaving a 5-10 cm gap from the edges will help to relax the atmosphere of your corridor.

What Color Should the Hallway Carpet Be?

"You should pay attention to 3 topics when choosing from the colors of corridor carpets."

Light: Corridors are spaces that have different light intensities according to the overall lighting arrangement of the house. The reason for this is that the windows opening to the corridors are either very few or non-existent, and also due to the narrow and long structure of the corridors, light does not spread fully. When choosing the carpet color for your corridor, pay special attention to this issue; if you have a corridor that does not receive much light, you should choose light colors, and if you have a corridor that receives moderate or plenty of light, you should choose a dark-colored corridor carpet.
Floor: Your carpet will be laid over the floor, so please consider the color of your floor before deciding on the color of the corridor carpet. Our suggestion is not to lay a carpet in the same color tones as the floor and to separate your carpet from the floor.
Walls and Doors: One of the important points regarding corridor carpet decoration is the walls and doors. The color of your walls and doors will help determine the color in your carpet selection. We recommend dark corridor carpets for spaces with light-colored doors and light-toned corridor carpets for spaces with dark-colored doors and walls. On the other hand, we suggest warm (red, yellow, etc.) or the opposite combinations for spaces dominated by cool tones (gray, blue, etc.).

How Should the Harmony of Corridor Carpet, Furniture, and Accessories Be?

The harmony of corridor carpets with furniture and accessories is both very easy and just as difficult. Because there are very few objects of furniture and accessories in the corridor. As we mentioned before, doors, shelves, or frames, if any, are points to pay attention to while achieving this harmony. On the other hand, when choosing your corridor carpet, considering the decoration in other parts of the house, especially in the entrance hall, can create beautiful results in terms of the overall ambiance of the house.

How Should the Care and Cleaning of Corridor Carpets Be Done?

The cleaning of corridor carpets can be done in the same way as other carpets. The point that requires extra attention here is that regular cleaning should be done at shorter intervals because corridors are exposed to heavier traffic. For more detailed information on this topic, we invite you to our articles: ‘‘Rug’’ and ‘‘Rug’’ 😊

From Whom/Where to Buy Hallway Carpet?

You can look at the following points before deciding where to buy the corridor carpet:

Which brands sell corridor carpets?
What is the status of customer reviews and, if any, complaints for these brands?
"Which carpet among them smiled at your face and pleased your heart?"
Is buying that carpet suitable for your budget?

"When you find a place that answers all these questions, congratulations, you can take your corridor status."

Stay healthy 😊

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