Plain white linen doesn't look as attractive as a fully decorated bed, though.

So a bed runner, which is small and only used for decoration, will enhance the appearance of the room while not requiring frequent laundering (only when obvious spots appear), and , being small, are easy and cheaply manufactured. When they do need to be laundered, several of them can fit into a load, and that load can be run on a gentle cycle - the shear volume of bedclothes that must be laundered would prevent large bedspreads from this care, but the relatively smaller volume allows an occasional load of runners to take more time and perhaps a more expensive detergent process to clean without causing delays in resetting rooms.

Further, some hotel guests prefer clean white linen - which is easier to inspect and note stains or previous usage - to patterned linen for personal hygiene reasons. Bed runners add touches of decoration while still exhibiting cleanliness for picky travelers.

RUGS

True Oriental rugs are woven or knotted by hand using wool or silk fibers, and feature ornate patterns. Traditional rugs, which are sometimes mistaken for true Oriental rugs, are usually rectangular. They are also found in other shapes such as ovals or octagons. Persian rugs often have a central medallion framed by an intricate border. Both Oriental and Persian rugs are ideal for formal areas such as dining rooms, living rooms and sitting areas.

American rugs feature patterns based on colonial styles and work well with traditional, country and casual decor.

Dhurrie rugs are economical and available in a wide range of colors. They work well in children's rooms and playrooms because of their durability. They can be used as transitional rugs in sun porches or garages. They are also a smaller, less expensive alternative to an outdoor rug.

Bathroom rugs and kitchen rugs are often overlooked in planning decor. However, a correctly-sized rug in these areas adds interest and makes the space more comfortable. When using a rug in a room with floors that tend to get wet, be sure to add rug anchors.

If you're ever in doubt about which rug style or color to choose, you can't go wrong with a neutral rug. Neutral rugs blend nicely into the color scheme of a room, no matter what style, pattern or material the rug is made from.

A door mat keeps your floors cleaner and more protected. It keeps outside dirt from making its way inside on the shoes of your family and guests. The right rug can also increase curb appeal and set a welcoming tone with visitors.

Animal Print Rugs

Animal Print rugs have an all-over pattern or parts of a pattern. Cowhide rugs and sheepskin rugs are popular and versatile.

Border Rugs

Border rugs feature a design on the border, or perimeter, of the rug. The border can also be inset.

Chevron Rugs

Chevron rugs have a design of connected V shapes that create a zig-zag stripe pattern.

Coastal Rugs

Coastal rugs feature elements of the ocean, sea or beach. These rugs are typically waterproof or made for outdoor living spaces.

Distressed Rugs

Distressed rugs look worn, aged and faded. Parts of the pattern might be missing on purpose from faux wear and tear.

Floral Rugs

Floral rugs are patterned with flowers or elements of flowers.

Geometric Rugs

Geometric rugs have patterns in geometric shapes. They add interest to decor through color and the various shapes they feature.

High-Low Rugs

High-low rugs or scultped rugs use low pile and high pile tufts to make a pattern or design.

Ikat Rugs

Ikat rugs have a global look with blurred colors in multiple hues and complicated patterns.

Cottage Rugs

Cottage rugs feature elements of the mountains, country or woods. Cottage rugs should make a room feel cozy and inviting.

Medallion Rugs

Medallion rugs have an all-over design that resembles stamped shapes that are circular or organic. The pattern can be symmetrical or asymmetrical

Novelty Rugs

Novelty rugs are themed rugs featuring maps, clocks and other imagery. Kids rugs feature maps, cars, dinosaurs and more. Sports rugs have printed or woven sports logos, icons and imagery.

Oriental Rugs

Oriental rugs are traditional, ornate hand-knotted rugs composed of several decorative borders, a field pattern and possibly a central ornate medallion.

Overdyed Rugs

Overdyed rugs have a pattern that has been overdyed with a new color, leaving the light and dark shapes of the original design to show as a faded pattern.

Plaid Rugs

Plaid rugs feature transparent perpendicular lines at different widths that overlap each other to form squares.

Shag Rugs

Shag rugs dispay long pile tufts of yarn to create an overall texture.

Solid Rugs

Solid rugs often use a gradient or ombre effect. This creates a fading effect. Solid rugs might appear to be one color but have different tones of another color to create a “heathered” look.

Southwestern Rugs

Southwestern rugs are influenced by Native American textiles from many different tribes.

Striped Rugs

Striped rugs have stripes or bands in different colors or textures.

Trellis Rugs

Trellis rugs display connected lines in geometric, uniform shapes to create a lattice design.