One of the things yet to be crossed off my January Cure to-do list is finding a runner for a plain hallway. While I still haven't pinned down the perfect combination of size, pattern, and color for my space, I've seen many runner rugs I like on their own.
TOP ROW
• Jaeda runner from Lulu & Georgia (2'6" x 8'), $159
• Alyson Fox Stencil wool runner from West Elm (2'5" x 7'), $129.99
• Zigzag runner from Urban Outtfitters (2' x 8'), $50
• Deco Diamond flat-weave wool runner from Garnet Hill, (2'6" x 8'), $150
• Grecian Maze dhurrie runner from Shades of Light (2'6" x 8'), $189
BOTTOM ROW
• Jasper runner from Crate & Barrel, (2' x 6'), $99.95
• Kalista kilim runner from Pottery Barn (2'5" x 9'), $198
• Phoenix wool dhurrie runner from West Elm (2'5" x 7'), $149
• Olin runner from Crate & Barrel (2' x 6'), $49
(Images: 1. Leila & Buff's Beautiful Beach Abode, All others: As linked above.)
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How about a custom rug from FLOR? It is perfect as a runner, and can be made into your desired size.
The one in the photo up top of the post is beautiful! I would guess that's not under $200? It looks a little floppy. I can see my husband taking a tumble with that bunching up under foot. :P
Have you tried Kilim.com ? They have both vintage runners and vegetable-dyed new kilim runners.
Hope there's a no-slip mat under there, otherwise I'd be tempted to do one of those run-and-slide things and probably hurt myself or at least make a big mess.
Kilim.com's rugs are crazy expensive. I have had lots of luck with ebay... the last one only took 6 days to arrive from Turkey.