Top Tips For Choosing An Area Rug

By Joseph Kershaw

Area rugs have many different uses. Some are just for that additional element in a rooms design, others are for a cozier feel when entering a room.

If you never purchased an area rug before, you're missing out. It is an investment which will change a rooms design without having to change anything else in the room. There are so many different shapes, sizes, and patterns to choose from that it is impossible not to find one you love.

In fact, you could literally consider the floor covering as the basis for your home's entire design scheme. A wisely chosen area rug - whether made by machine or by hand, with natural or synthetic fibers - fills practical needs such as warmth and noise reduction while anchoring the design or an entire room.

Here are some of the top tips for choosing an area rug:

Here are a few tips you may want to reap upon before purchasing an area rug for your first time.

If you're looking for an area rug which is durable than close tufting or stitching may be the type for your.

Good padding is essential. It reduces rug wear, improves vacuuming, and absorbs noise and traffic impact.

Padding is a must in many occasions. You either want the padding underneath the area rug to make it softer to the feel or even for noise muffling.

Make sure you know how large or small the area rug should be before heading out to purchase one. You want the rug to fit properly not look like it belongs in another part of the room since it's too small for the largest room in the home.

Size the area where you're looking to place the area rug before purchasing one and noticing it isn't going to fit properly.

Area rugs are a great touch in a dining room atmosphere. You just want to make sure that your area rug is large enough to handle the furniture which is in there such as the dining table and chairs. They suggest you add about four feet to the width and length of your table to accommodate your set.

Finally, the best tip for choosing a quality area rug is to learn something about the rugs themselves. So many fabulous styles are available today that a little homework can solve confusion and steer you in the direction of your perfect rug.

Since there are so many different types of area rugs, make sure you do your research. Try to find out which area rug best fits your needs along with the lifestyle which you life on a daily basis.

Woven/Flat-woven. This type of rug is made on looms that are controlled by hand, machine and today, computers! Examples of this type of reversible rug are dhurries, Kilims and Spanish berbers.

Area rugs that are flat woven may also be considered the reversible rug.

Bamboo and Sisal. These natural-fiber area rugs are wonderfully durable, making them excellent choices for high-traffic areas. Plus, bamboo is one of the world's most renewable resources, so it's good for the environment as well.

Persian and Oriental Rugs. These are the top-of-the-line choices when it comes to area rugs, and one of the options where serious study and perhaps even professional help are recommended. These rugs usually become family heirlooms, so learn as much as you can and consult recommended sources before purchase. - 29955

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