And the rug should carry your style giving visitors a clue to your home s personality as soon as they walk in the door.
Entryway rug placement.
The rug should not only fit the space well the larger it is the warmer the space becomes.
A small 2 x3 rug in a giant entryway will look miniscule and let s be honest wimpy.
Choose a rug that gives off the illusion that your entryway is larger and more spacious.
If your entryway is a low traffic formal foyer a light colored patterned rug can have a big impact on the space giving it an elegant look and feel.
Your outdoor rug should be at least as wide as your door frame and preferably just a couple of inches wider on either side says coco peterson director of.
It should clean easily because an entry way is a high traffic area.
You do not want a high pile rug.
Make sure the size of the rug is in proportion to the size of the entryway.
Size and placement matter too.
In a long hallway style entrance we suggest a runner that extends almost the entire length of the hallway.
If you re going for personality we suggest an oval shape with a bold pattern it will make the space seem long and inviting.