Rugs – Size that matter

The great way to determine what size is suitable for your room is to spread a bed sheet or butcher paper in the area and try different sizes. In dinning area, use rugs that is wider than your table, in which allow diners to push their chairs away from the table without slipping off the rug. In this area it serves as a place for feet to rest while sitting in conversation area. Measure the open area and place a rugs that as large at this area.

Much of the look and feel rests with the construction of the rug. Some of the modes of construction include hand-knotted, hand-hooked, hand-tufted, machine-made, and flat-weaved. There are others so you can see that this is not a simple choice. Any rug that has “hand” in its prefix will be high quality and a bit more expensive in most cases. But you get what you pay for, as you know. You can let the size of the rug determine the size and intimacy of that area or you can place your conversation area/s as you wish and then order a rug to fit that space. A large room can have a cozy feeling by dividing it visually into sections you choose with an area rug or two. Keep these rugs from extending into high traffic areas to avoid tripping. You can leave up to a foot right in front of the furniture because most people don’t place their feet right up against the front of the couch or chair.

Of course the real role of rugs will be to stop dirt from entering the main parts of the house. Example of these entry points are foyer, back door, garage entry and side porch doors. Rugs that suitable for these areas should be fairly flat, absorbent, and easy to clean. Rug pads that are a non-skid type are a necessity for these areas for obvious reasons.

Using rugs pads is practical choice. It can keep rugs from moving, avoid turning up, help them wear longer, and make them feel cushy under your feet. The pad is no place to skimp on quality since the pad will influence so much about your new rug. Be sure the pad provides a firm, non-slip backing and a cushion that reflects your style. Decide if your rug will be on carpeting or bare floors and choose the pad that is correct for each by reading the descriptions carefully. Rug pads prolong the life of your rugs since rugs wear from the bottom up; the pads cushion the rug from the hard floor below. Shop carefully for the right pad for the rug you’ve chosen. Your design will reflect your personality and style while providing room definition, comfort, and design. Choosing the right rug for each area can be daunting and use more time than you have.