• About
    • My Story
    • Talk Till Dawn
    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • Privacy Policy
    • Shop
  • Cabin Tour
    • Bathroom
    • Kitchen
    • Living Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Office/Craft Room
    • Porch
  • DIY
    • Centerpieces
    • Copper Crafts
    • Craft
    • DIY Wreaths
    • Felt Christmas Ornament Patterns
    • Oversized Glass Decor
    • Sewing
    • Spray Paint
    • Thrift Store Makeovers
    • Tutorial
    • Printables
      • 2017 Calendar
      • Farmhouse Style
      • 2015 Blog Planner
      • Printables
      • iphone wallpaper
      • Recipe Binder
  • Photography
    • Transform My Exterior
    • Camera Equipment
    • Photo Edits in Picmonkey
    • Photo Edits in Lightroom
    • Waterlogue
    • B&W Photography
  • Seasonal
    • Fall
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Winter
    • Holiday
      • Valentines
      • St. Patrick
      • July 4th
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
  • Garden
    • Birdhouses
    • Flower
    • Garden Art/Sculptures
    • Herbs
    • Landscape
    • Orchard
    • Vegetable
    • Wildflower Series
    • Container
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Binder
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Meat
    • Pasta
    • Salad
    • Sauces
    • Smoothies
    • Snacks
    • Soup & Stews
    • Vegetables
    • Essential Oil
  • Organization
    • Cleaning and Organization
    • Money Saving Tips
  • Country Living
    • Country Living
    • Look Back
    • Firefighter
    • Vacation
  • Video DIY
    • CCC Videos
    • Slideshows

CREATIVE CAIN CABIN

by dawn cain

You are here: Home / Holiday / Christmas / DIY Custom Carpet Runner

Christmas Farmhouse Style Tutorial Winter

DIY Custom Carpet Runner

Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on Facebook
Facebook

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DIY CUSTOM CARPET RUNNER, NOT TOOLS OR SEWING INVOLVED. YOU CAN NOW HAVE THE SIZE, COLOR, AND PATTERN THAT FITS YOUR HOME!

Christmas Kitchen in a Log Home Using Red & White Gingham, Plaid, Pinecones, and Wood Decorations

I get asked quite often where I find the carpet runners I use in our kitchen, the Christmas one most often. Well I have a little confession; I seldom find a runner that’s the right size or the right look I’m going for so I create my own.

DIY Custom Carpet Runner

Any time I stumble across a throw rug I like I pick up two or three depending on their size just for the purpose of DIY runner making. Making your own is much cheaper than buying one and when I do it myself I can take it apart and use it in other places in the cabin.

What’s the secret way I make my own you ask? Duck Tape, yep that’s right if you can’t fix it or make it with Duck Tape, a Bungee Cord, or Zip Tie this girls out. So here’s what I do: I lay end to end the amount of throw rugs needed to make the runner of my size, flip them over too the wrong side, and Duck Tape the seams together.

How to Create A Custom Carpet Runner

Easy-peasy or what? And did I mention cheap? I made the Christmas runner for $12, the black and white farmhouse runner for $20, and the green striped for $12. I’ve even thrown them in the washing machine still taped together and they hold up just fine, no need to retape.

How to Create a DIY Carpet Runner, Customize it to fit the style and size you want for your home.

Here’s another tip: I store all my rug runners by rolling them up like a log and tie a strand of string around the middle to hold them tight. When I’m done using one I wash it and then store it away, making for a fresh rug when I’m ready to use it again.


12 Comments

« Outdoor Winter Planter Idea Using A Garden Cart
Rustic Winter Chicken Coop »

Comments

  1. Kathy T says

    at

    Dawn,
    my goodness , what a genius idea.
    Runners are usually so expensive and your idea allows more frequent changes in our decor.
    i just love the pics of your kitchen too — beautiful .
    Have a lovely peaceful Thanksgiving .

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Kathy, you are so right you can change it up more often when it’s not a big expense. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving also.

      Reply
  2. Paula Bradshaw says

    at

    Hi Dawn,
    I was so attracted to your Christmas rug, I had to read your article. It is a genius idea! Can’t wait to try it out!

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Paula I purchased the Christmas throw rugs at Big Lots if that helps, you may be able to find them right now.

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    at

    Mind blown!!!! Wow!!! What a great idea! Thank you for sharing, I’m going to do this from now on!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Kelly, I just love it when a brilliant idea works out! Hubby normally gives my brilliant ideas the big eye roll but this ones a keeper for sure.

      Reply
  4. Charlotte says

    at

    Well girl..you are just a genius! lol! I too…love your Christmas runner!! On another note…I wonder if this would work for table runners? Here is my problem….because our kitchen is so narrow…we have a round table…it can open larger when needed. Most table runners I find…and love…are 72″ long! Way too long for my round table! Even 4 placemats are too big…I’m thinking maybe 2-3 placemats duck taped together might be the solution. I’m definitely going to try…and will let you know.

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Charlotte, Yes doing it with placemat would work out perfectly. I think you’re on to something, LOL.

      Reply
  5. Catherine says

    at

    I love this idea. I’ve been struggling to find the right rug for my kitchen with out spending a fortune for one. Your kitchen is so cozy!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Catherine do it for sure you’ll be amazed how cheap you can get what you want.

      Reply
  6. Laura Harrie says

    at

    Dawn, I never knew this duct tape secret, amazing. Boy do I have ideas for some wonderful new throw rugs thanks to you!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Laura yes it works like a charm and stays in place. It’s even quite a chore to unstick them when I’m ready, lol.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You have to agree to the comment policy.

SEARCH

SUBSCRIBE

Archives

Categories

Creative Cain Cabin is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Copyright © 2019 · Divine theme by Restored 316

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Necessary Always Enabled