A Guide to Choosing the Best Area Rug
Posted by Marylou Biederman in Flooring
Area rugs have been around since civilization began, serving as sleeping areas and a way to keep out the chill in ancient homes. Today, area rugs add color, excitement, and life to an otherwise bland room. If you’re in the market for an area rug, here are some things you should consider before making your purchase.
Space Considerations
How much room do you have in which to place your area rug? Take accurate measurements to be sure, using a tape measure or a well-placed yardstick. Don’t just measure the size of the room — take into account any furniture that will either be on top of or to the side of your rug, as well as door paths (can your door sweep right over the rug?) and closet spaces. Area rugs come in a wide range of sizes, so you should have no trouble locating one that fits your exact needs.
Colors
You want your area rug to match the color scheme of the room it is in, so bring along some photos or paint swatches on your shopping excursions so you don’t end up with painful clashes. Every color and pattern imaginable has been put onto an area rug; you can easily find one suited perfectly to your tastes and color scheme.
Price
Use online reviews or the advice of a salesperson you trust to determine the best quality for the most affordable price. Some wholesale companies offer great bargains, but you must watch out — area rugs have long been a product of scam companies.
Material
Area rugs are generally underfoot, meaning you’ll want to select a material that is comfortable on your bare feet but that will withstand a constant barrage of footsteps. Manmade materials such as polypropylene and nylon are easy to maintain, but can be scratchy or itchy. Natural materials — including silk, wool, and cotton — tend to be more expensive, but of higher quality and comfort.
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