For high traffic areas, wool, PVC, PET and Polypropylene are good materials to use as they can withstand the wear and tear.

Based on material alone, jute offers a coastal casual vibe in it's natural state. Also, a good striped rug has a nice sea side feel or any shades of blues in a rug solid or striped feel very beachy.

Yes! Most rug lines have samples that are minimally priced and ensure that the color(s), thickness and material works with your space.  Samples are a great way of confirming all the above. Most samples ship within 5-7 business days and when you order the larger version, the fee for the sample version of that rug is refunded to you.

Yes, since jute is a natural fiber, when woven into a rug it will emit a sandy debris when it is reversible or not backed by a padding or foam underside. This can be vacuumed without the roller/brush activated to help eliminate the shedding. Over time, it will dissipate. If this is a concern, select a jute blend rug or a hand-woven jute rug with a backing.

This plastic is considered safe but not very environmentally eco-friendly as the recycled plastic rugs.  Plastics #5 Polypropylene (PP) is considered to be the safest of all plastics, this is a robust plastic that is heat resistant.

P.E.T. is an acronym for Polyethylene Terephthalate, is a type of polyester fiber used to make a lot of popular carpets today. This fabric is made from PET chips, adopted from recycled plastic containers such as water or soda bottles.. Polyester fiber provides exceptional softness and extravagant color choices. Some PET styles feel as soft as a wool/cotton blend.  Aptly named, they are perfect for your pet because they are cleaned with a hose, scrub brush and small ones can go in the washing machine and line dry.

That would be the PVC Rugs. They come in a variety of colors and patterns too! They are loomed in Sweden and manufactured from recycled water or soda bottles so that makes it a responsible choice for the home - inside or out.

Most area rugs have a runner option. Runner widths are usually anywhere from 2'-6" to 3'-0" with lengths varying from 6', 8', 12' up to 20'.  Some area rugs have custom sizing options and runners would fall under this category.

For custom stair runners, we recommend consulting a professional. Every staircase is unique and custom rugs are not returnable. Many installers will include initial measurements in the installation price. Many rugs make a fine choice for a stair runner and we sell samples to order/preview before you commit to the product. The fee for the sample is refunded when you purchase the larger version.