Grimeford Mill’s runner mats are more than just practical floor coverings; they are also a fantastic way to add warmth, texture, and personality to your hallways. With the right design and colours, a runner mat can complement the rest of your passageway’s style, building up a cohesive look that seamlessly flows from one room to another.
With this helpful guide, you will have a greater understanding of what to look for in a runner mat when it comes to pairing one with a minimalist or contemporary hallway, enabling you to find the right kind of mat for your design vision.
Runner Mat Styling Tips
Minimalist Hallways
For minimalist hallways, it is best to focus on runner mats with neutral tones and simple designs that won’t detract from the clean lines and open characteristics of this style. This can be achieved by opting for solid colours or subtle stripe patterns that add a hint of detail without crowding the hall. Grey, black, and beige runners work particularly well at maintaining a simple, sleek look, as do low pile mats, which have short, tightly woven fibres that create a smooth surface.
Contemporary Hallways
For contemporary hallways, consider runner mats with bolder colours and patterns. Pebble and stripe patterns are especially popular in modern interiors. Pebble patterns bring a unique, organic texture that adds visual interest without being overly busy, making them ideal for contemporary styles that need a touch of artistic flair. Stripe patterns, on the other hand, can elongate narrow hallways, creating a sense of movement and direction.
In a contemporary setting, it is also best to opt for runners with two contrasting tones, with some examples including black and red, blue and white, or black and grey, as these kinds of colour combinations will help add a layer of depth.
Styling Examples
When choosing a runner mat for a minimalist hallway, consider Grimeford Mill’s Beige Stripe Entrance Hallway Mat. This subtly patterned rug can be placed in a setting that includes beige or white walls and decorations to create a simple yet elegant look. However, this doesn’t mean that your hallway must lack character. By incorporating different shades of white and beige, you can still achieve a good level of depth whilst still staying true to that minimalist aesthetic.
For a contemporary hallway, you could choose the Grey Entrance Hallway Pebbles Mat and then pair it with white or light grey walls. These contrasting colours can then be fleshed out through the addition of black, white, or grey decorations. Adding a touch of silver through framed mirrors and console tables, as well as adding some shades of green from indoor plants, will add some nice hints of bright colour and natural elements to your hallway.
Striped runner mats also work well in contemporary hallways. A great design idea would be to include Grimeford Mill’s Blue Stripe Entrance Hallway Mats with pale blue or soft grey walls. This will create a simple colour combination but one that offers something a bit different from white and beige. The addition of metallic accents, such as silver mirrors and light fixtures, can then help add detail and create some stunning colour contrasts.
If you’re feeling inspired by these design ideas, then check out Grimeford Mill’s collection of runner mats. These mats come in striped or pebble designs and are available in a multitude of colour combinations, allowing you to create a simple hallway or one that stands out. For more information, contact us today on 01772 330051.