Ottomanson Non-Slip Hallway Runner Rug vs Safavieh Madison Boho Chic Runner

Buy the Ottomanson if the runner goes in a hallway, entryway, mudroom, garage or patio and has to survive wet shoes and dirt. Buy the Safavieh if you want a decorative boho medallion runner in a living space and don't need waterproofing. The Ottomanson is a thin, flat, rubber-backed utility piece; the Safavieh is a softer woven rug with a taller pile and a printed-looking pattern. Owners of the Safavieh praise the colors and forgiving distressed design, though some find it tonal; Ottomanson buyers like the non-slip backing and door clearance.

• Choose the Ottomanson if you need a waterproof, non-slip runner for a high-traffic entry, hallway, mudroom, garage or covered patio.
• Choose the Safavieh if you want a decorative medallion runner for an indoor room and prefer a softer, thicker pile over utility performance.