Area rugs are one of the most marvelous home decor elements ever created. What other furnishing provides warmth for a cold floor, give a certain mood to a room, or even act as an art object?
An area rug is a great investment so the more you buy the more you invest in a worth while product. It can be used on the floors or to hang on the wall.
There are also many different materials to choose from when you're looking for an area rug. You have natural elements, synthetic fibers, and if you're lucky you'll come across the hand made rugs which are hard to come by.
Here are some of the top tips for choosing an area rug:
There are a few questions you should ask yourself before purchasing an area rug. How many times a day do people go through this area and what type of lighting does the room have?
Rugs with a good combination of density and fiber will wear best. Rugs with closer tufting or stitches will last longer.
If the area rug is going to be placed somewhere that it may be used as a seating area, you want to make sure it has enough padding. A great padded area rug is a must as well in many cases if used in a highly trafficked area.
Think color. Rugs don't have to mirror the colors in furniture upholstery or window treatments. Instead they can complement those colors. Remember that rugs in lighter colors will make rooms seem larger, while rugs in deeper colors make a room feel more cozy.
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.
For a dining room rug, add four feet to the width and length of your dining table, and continue adding until reach the recommended border range (seen hint above).
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.
Measure once and measure again to get the most accurate measurement in your dining room.
Hand hooked area rugs are a beautiful. You may notice these looking like the latch rugs which are sold in your local hobby store that you may have done already in your lifetime. Just add a great backing and you can make your own area rug.
Woven or flat woven rugs are now made by machines but used to be hand made looms.
Braided Rugs. The techniques for these rugs were handed down from American colonialists who needed to get maximum use from every resource. The first braided rugs were made out of strips from leftover fabric, worn-out blankets, seed bags, canvas, just about any material that could be braided and then sewn together.
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.
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