Looking for new and unique ways to use your Southwestern table runners? Anyone can place one in the dining room or on the coffee table. Why not be bold? I have some great ideas that will make your table runner stand out and be more than just a piece of fabric on your furniture. As a bonus, I’ve included some unique fundraising and craft ideas using the runners as well.
Hand woven with rich colors and beautiful patterns are just some of the qualities that a Southwestern table runner has. Each one is ready to give your home or project the perfect personality or character it needs. You’ll love how these runners bring any room or event to life.
Now, we all know the basic use of a table runner. You want to make sure it matches your home decor, special event, or season. What some don’t know is that you don’t always have to use a table runner for a table. A narrow or wide runner can be used in many areas of your home and for special crafts.
The living room has plenty of places to display your handwoven runner. I have seen some placed under your widescreen TV. Others have placed them on shelves to add more color to that particular area of the room. You will see that a wide runner folded and opened in a fan shape makes a great coffee table runner. Some have even been placed at the back of sofas or at the front as a floor runner.
Another room that does not often use a corridor is the kitchen. Someone told me that they loved having a corridor in the back of their island where people would sit. It served as a continuous placemat. Others have put them on top of their refrigerator. Maybe you have a desk or shelf by the wall that needs bold colors and some flair. Get a Southwest table runner! It will really create a colorful and stylish atmosphere in your home.
I have heard of someone who rolled 2 of his narrow runners and used them as bookends on his book shelves. He not only added some color, but also added texture to his bookshelf. He can also use the wider runners as a wall decoration. A girl wanted one for her closet door. She said that she was going to place it on the door and that she would place several images on top of it. How unique and beautiful to have a photo board! A young woman informed me that she was using her narrow corridor and various placemats for the shelves of her trophy case. She wanted her to have the colors of the Southwest and she loved how she turned out.
You can also upgrade your bedroom or bathroom with a little more western or rustic flair. Having a bold and rich broker will definitely do it. In the bedroom I have seen runners placed on top of dressers and they look great when hanging off the side. Some are even used as floor runners for each side of the bed, instead of using a large rug across the room. In bathrooms, I’ve seen a narrow runner placed at the back of the toilet or on the counter for colorful western décor.
It’s also amazing how well these simple woven runners can be used for projects and crafts. A gentleman told me that he was using a wide runner to wrap a wreath. He used a different runner for each season to wear as a crown to raise funds. He added other items from the Southwest to create his masterpiece and donated it for raffles. For great knitted pillows, he can make them out of table runners. All you have to do is measure, cut and sew. Sell them at local flea markets or craft fairs. If you really want to be original, cut large squares from various Southwestern table runners and make your own quilted runner or rug.
Whether you need a table runner for your home or a project, you’ll love the many Native American styles and colorful designs to choose from. Each runner is rich in bold colors that will bring out the Southwest in any cabin, lodge or home. Use them in the comfort of your home or give them as gifts. Wherever you choose to display them, Southwest table runners will be enjoyed by all.