There are plenty of reasons why it’s a good idea to have an area rug in a living room or family room. Area rugs provide comfort, warmth and decorative interest (color, pattern, texture, etc.). They can act as artwork for the floor, and they can create a frame in which to place furniture and define spaces.
Area rugs are often advantageous over wall-to-wall carpeting because they are easier to clean, and if you get tired of the look it’s easier to switch out an area rug and replace it with something new.
Types Of Area Rugs :
-Runner Rugs
-Indoor/Outdoor Rugs
-Round/Oval/Square Rugs
-Shag Rugs
-Contemporary Rugs
-Modern Rugs
-Vintage Rugs
-Bohemian Rugs
-Transitional Rugs
-Flat Weave Rugs
-Natural Fiber Rugs
-Geometric Rugs
-One-of-a-Kind Rugs
-Oversized Rugs
-Rug Pads
Area Rugs Size :
The most frequent mistake people make with area rugs is to get one that is too small. An area rug should fit under all of the key furniture pieces in a room. It this isn’t possible you should be able to fit at least the front legs of major upholstered pieces on the rug (the back legs can be off). But all the legs of smaller pieces should be on the rug whenever possible. Think about your furniture arrangements before committing to a rug.
Color and Pattern :
Area rugs are like artwork for the floor and they’re a great way to infuse some playfulness into a room. Don’t be afraid to choose something with color and pattern.
Area rugs with bold patterns can be a lot of fun, but make sure that when you place furniture on them the designs aren’t totally covered up. Take furniture placement into account before you buy.
Rug Maintenance :
Generally speaking, medium-to-high pile rugs should be properly cleaned once a year to remove dust, hair and any allergens (vacuuming isn’t enough).
Low-pile and flatweave rugs should be taken outside periodically to be shaken out.
Check the cleaning instructions before making a purchase. Rugs made of natural fibers like jute and sisal can’t really be cleaned so big spills could result in permanent damage. That said, they don’t show minor dirt and stains as much as other fibers.
Keep the tags with any cleaning instructions. Some rugs can last for several years and you may forget the best way to clean them after a decade or so has passed.
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