These 6 ft runners look great in our living room.  We put one in front of the sofa and one in front of the loveseat.  We bought a single 4' X 6' rug pad which we cut in half and trimmed on the ends.  Works great to prevent sliding on the hardwood floor.  The rugs are heavy and seem sturdy enough for frequent use.  The colors are beautiful - shades of denim and natural jute are just what we wanted.