Selecting a Style
- For a Country look, use the rug selector or the styles listed in the left-hand column. Viewing Country area rugs, Floral area rugs, European area rugs or Striped and Plaid area rugs in shades of blue, yellow, green and red will offer a variety of themes from which to choose.
- For a native or exotic feel, area rugs shown under Southwestern & Tribal or Skins will blend well with your home décor.
- If salt air and sea mist are a priority, start your search with Beach area rugs, Nautical area rugs or Coastal Living.
- Traditional area rugs remind us of days of old and offer the home decorator a way to bring this feeling into the home with a timeless work of art for the floor.
- Transitional style area rugs have clean, simple lines to create a smooth transition that blends well with traditional, casual, eclectic or contemporary décor.
- For a child’s room, a theme rug or something a little bit different, check the Kid’s and Nursery style. Or you can always check the Novelty and Sports style.
- For a deck, lanai or patio, use the rug selector for Indoor/Outdoor rugs. These rugs are made to handle the wear and tear of outdoor environments.
- Leather, glass and chrome go perfectly with the geometric shapes and patterns of the designer and modern rugs found under Contemporary area rugs on the rug selector.
- Rugs from the Far East and Asian countries are available in a variety of patterns, materials and construction and may be found under Asian area rugs on the rug selector or under Select a Style.
Selecting a Color
- While color choice is a personal preference, there are certain points to consider when selecting your color.
- Many professionals feel that it is a better choice to match your rug with an accent color from your décor rather than a main color.
- Remember that deep colored area rugs provide warmth and intimacy, while lighter colored rugs can open a room and provide a more spacious feeling.
- Colors will appear different under varied lighting. Also, many rugs, especially hand knotted rugs, will appear lighter when looking from one direction than the other.
Selecting a Size
- As with color, size is also a matter of personal choice. Whether the furniture should be on the rug entirely, partially on the rug, or all off the rug is a matter of opinion.
- The only room that has a size limitation is the dining room. A rule of thumb is to measure your table and add two feet to all four sides. The resulting dimensions will be your minimum rug size. Normally, a rug that is 8’ wide will be sufficient.
- For a large living room, a large family room or a bedroom with a king size bed, an 8’ x 10’ rug should work.
- For a family room, living room, small dinette, larger entry foyer, den or office, a 5’x 8’/6’x 9’ rug should be sufficient.
- For a smaller entry foyer, small family room, small living room, kitchen, bath, or small office area, a 4’x 6’/3’x5’ rug will probably be large enough.
- When considering a room-sized area rug for a hardwood or tile floor, allow at least 8 inches of floor material to be exposed around the area rug perimeter.
- A large space may be divided into two smaller spaces by placing furniture around two smaller rugs to create intimate sitting areas.
Don’t forget that your order is not complete without a Rug Pad. We always recommend using a rug pad under all rugs to help keep your rug in place and extend the life of your rug. Remember that area rugs wear from the bottom since the friction is on the bottom when being walked on.
We hope this has been helpful. Please call with any questions, as our rug specialists have had years of training with area rugs. We also have the ability to order rugs not seen on our site at the best available price. Remember, shipping is always free!
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