Long hallway/foyer questio

11 years ago

Hello all, I have a long hallway that seprated my living and dining rooms then the foyer and then it goes to bedrooms. My question is we have hardwood flooring. Should I get two runners and area rug in foyer and do they have to match??

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hilltop_gw
11 years ago
Welcome aboard jmelorio. Do you have pics you can post? We'd need a little more information. Are all of the areas visible from one area to the next? How long are your hallways? Do you have a rug in your dining room as well?
jmelorio
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11 years ago
and here is my foyer
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stolenidentity
11 years ago
I would just get one rug for the entrance and let the rest be beautiful. Those are nice floors and covering them would be a shame.
Oakley
11 years ago
Your floor's are beautiful! Since it looks to be a high traffic area, I would put a runner in the hallway between the foyer and living room & leave the LR floor bare.
andee_gw
11 years ago
Yes, get rugs for the foyer as you come into the room from the front door, and for the hallway. Hardwood floors look even more beautiful with nice rugs. They complement each other. No, they do not have to match, but they should "play well together". I have a small rug at my my front door, and a 3x4 in the small foyer. Then a long runner and a small 2x3 in the very long hallway. All are oriental rugs that I've collected over time and that look fine together.
jmelorio
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks so much guys!! I do love my floors!!
design_wotcha
11 years ago
agree - rug in entryway for practical reasons. i can also see a dresser on that right hand wall... but that is another story!

keep the hallway clear, lovely floors, narrow space... don't want to create a tripping hazard.
jmelorio
Original Author
11 years ago
You are talking about the foyer? I am getting a fleur de lis console table.

Here is a link that might be useful: Fleur de lis table

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