Selecting area rugs

 
 
 
 
 
 

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How to choose the perfect area rugs

 
An area rug plays an important role in the interior decor of a home. This therefore means that one has be careful when buying it as buying the right area rug for a home has a lot of advantages. The following are some of the important things to consider when choosing the right area rug for your home.

Go for the right rug size for your floor space. Don’t go for a smaller rug size because of its low cost. Find a rug that will fit your floor properly and will give your house a good look. There are simple rug size “rules” that you should be aware of before settling on a particular size. For instance, you need to know the length of the rug that some of your house furniture should sit on. A bed should sit on two thirds of the rug, a rug in a dining room should be at least 4 inches longer and wider than the table in that room.
 
 
 
 
 
The design of the rug is critical. This is because area rugs come in different styles, patterns and designs. Choosing the right area rug design for your house means makes a major difference in the interior decor appeal of your home. You need to consider the type of furniture and the other designs that you have in your house before settling on a particular rug design.

Considering the material of an area rug when purchasing it is very important. Different materials used to make these rugs have their own disadvantages and advantages. There are materials that are durable, easy to clean, soft to touch and have many other features. Depending on your needs, you will be able to select an area rug of the right material. If you are purchasing an area rug for a hallway or any other part of the house that has a lot of traffic or that is used by many people, you should purchase an area rug made of a durable material.