Sunrise 9349A Multi-coloured Designer Rug by Think Rugs

A powerful design tool, Area Rugs acts as artwork for your floor and provides a modern backdrop for your other décor item. Whether you have wooden flooring, tile or wall to wall carpet, having a stylish rug to your interior will not only protect your floors but will also bestow a sense of charisma and charm to your interior décor. Deciding upon the right type of rug or carpet requires several key considerations, read on to know about them.

1.Rug Style :

Coquette 41106 Zest Handtufted wool Rug by Harlequin

Rugs are a flooring foundation for your home and add a pop of colour, texture and pattern. Rugs have innumerable options in terms of appearance such as texture, colour, a pattern which means it provides countless design possibilities. If you want timeless solo statements for your living space, go for classic styles and colours such as lower-pile neutrals. You can provide a great canvas for your room by layering a rug or two over your carpet.

2.Colour :

Shore 40605 Truffle Handtufted wool Rug by Harlequin

Choosing the right colour is a must when choosing an area rug for your home. Make sure to think about all the colours you like or the colours you would like to look at on a daily basis, as the colour you choose will set the tone of your entire living space. To create a soothing, relaxed aura for your living space, try rugs with pastel tones. Pastel tones such as pale blue, green, purple, helps in bestowing a cool and serene ambience. These colours are wonderful for spaces such as reading areas, home offices or a nursery. A cool, sleek colour palette makes you give an impression of having a large space, so try a sleek grey rug to make your living space appear more open and modern yet inviting. If you want to create a comfortable yet stylishly chic aura, go for rugs with warm tones. Colours such as shades of orange, red and yellow help in inviting energy and adds a vibrant touch to your space. These bold, tropical colours help in creating a lively aura and make your space appear more creative.

3.Rug Patterns :

Blok 24101 Dandelion Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Scion

If you want to create a perfect balance of chic-factor and cosiness in your room, determining the pattern for your rug is an essential factor. You’ll probably want a style that reflects your personality which in turns makes your room a comfortable yet stylish space. As bedrooms generally don’t receive heavy footwork, you can go for a rug that brings comfort and luxury. So you can just throw in a fluffy sheepskin and be done with it! If you are stylizing a large room with lots of colours and accessories, go for a neutral style. If your room has more solid colours then you can choose a fun patterned rug.

4.Area Rug Size :

Rush CK952 Ivory Grey Rug by Calvin Klein

The main point of consideration while choosing a carpet or rug for your home is the size! If you are looking to buy a rug for your bedroom, make sure to consider its size in accordance with your bed. If your bed is not placed against the wall, it should clearly have 36 inches of space on each side so that you can make your way around it. Stay within that border, and just measure the width and length of the place where your wish to place your rug. You can also go for multiple area rugs if you have a larger bedroom that has the space for the seating area, vanity or desk.

5.Maintenance :

Pebble Woad Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by William Yeoward

Make sure to do some research before purchasing the rug to ensure that the rug you place is easy to clean. Flat-weave rugs are easy to clean and vacuum; you can just take them outside and beat out the dirt and dust. High-pile rugs are usually more difficult to clean and maintain and they might need professional cleaning.

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