Table Runners - Our Pick of the Best

Looking for a beautiful table runner? From striking bold colours to full-on glitzy designs, we’ve picked a selection of our favourite runners to decorate any table.

Whether you’re throwing a dinner party, looking for a finishing touch, or simply in need of a stylish solution to protect a dining table, a table runner is just what you need. Choosing a bejeweled design is sure to wow houseguests and enhance your tableware. If you're looking to protect surfaces try adding a textured design to make more of a style statement, rather than just a practical solution. And who says a table runner has to be restricted to a dining table? You could also use a table runner to dress your hallway console or jazz up your kitchen counter tops with a splash of colour.

Sabichi at Littlewoods Black Ribbed Table Runner

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Black Ribbed Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L200 W35 cm

Give your table a shot of drama with a jet black table runner from homeware experts Sabichi. The ribbed design adds texture to your dining room, while helping to protect your surfaces from warm plates and dishes. Made from 100% cotton.

Black Ribbed Table Runner, £15, Sabichi at Littlewoods

House Additions at Wayfair Tropical Leaves SatinTable Runner

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Tropical Leaves Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L180 W33 cm

Add texture to your dining arrangement with this Tropical Leaves runner. Satin embroidered leaves look stunning against a black background. 

Tropical Leaves Table Runner, £16, House Additions at Wayfair

Sabichi at Worldstores Plum Cotton Table Runner

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Plum Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L200 W3 5cm

This textured runner in a rich berry tone is sure to add the perfect finishing touch to your dining table. Pair with silver dinnerware to enhance the look. Made in 100% cotton. 

Plum Table Runner, £11, Sabichi at Worldstores

Debenhams Silver Beaded Runner Star by Julien Macdonald collection

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Silver Beaded Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L89.5 W38 cm

From the exclusive Star by Julien Macdonald collection, this stunning runner will make a statement in any home. It is embellished in a silver beaded design with sequin details and a scalloped edge. This elegant dinner table accessory is sure to impress guests. L89.5 W38cm.

Silver Beaded Runner, £32, Debenhams

Laura Ashley Ascot Stripe Cotton Table Runner

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Ascot Stripe Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L230 W33 cm

Create a beautiful table when entertaining with this stylish Ascot stripe table runner. This cotton table runner features a fresh and colorful stripe design. Colour Azure. Cotton. 

Ascot Stripe Table Runner, £15, Laura Ashley

Wayfair Sabichi Linen Lurex Table Runner

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Sabichi Linen Lurex Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: H2 W35 D200 cm

Make your table extra special for dinner parties and get-togethers with this table runner, showcasing subtle lurex detailing. Cotton. 

Sabichi Linen Lurex Table Runner, £17, Wayfair

House of Fraser Marinette Saint-Tropez Kiomi Cotton Table Runner

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Marinette Saint-Tropez Kiomi Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L160 W50 cm

This stylish table runner offers the chance to create a refreshing diverse look for your kitchen. Cotton.

Marinette Saint-Tropez Kiomi Table Runner, £20, House of Fraser

Habitat Albany white Linen Table Runner

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Albany Linen Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L200 W50 cm

Bring elegance and style to your table with the Albany white linen runner. Featuring smart hemstitch detailing, the Albany range is made from 100% linen to give a crisp elegant look. Colour White. 

Albany Linen Table Runner, £20, Habitat

Marks and Spencer Daisy Lace Cotton Table Runner

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Daisy Lace Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: H230 W33 cm

Dress your table with this delicate vintage-style runner made from cotton. It adds a classic theme to any special occasion. 

Daisy Lace Table Runner, £30,  Marks and Spencer

Not on the High Street Arles Linen Runner on a wooden table

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The Linen Work Arles Linen Table Runner

Specifications

Dimensions: L140 W47cm

French-inspired, the Arles Linen Runner features a stripe on each side. Perfect for kitchen suppers or outdoor dining. Place across the table to combine two place settings, or for a more traditional look, place the runner down the centre of your table. 100% washed Linen. L140 W47cm.

The Linen Work Arles Linen Table Runner, £28, Not on the High Street

Contributor

Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.