Choosing A Rug For Your Home Made Easier(Must See)

A rug can make or break a room, if possible start with your rug and then choose wall colors, furniture, and other home décor items.

How do you know what size to buy?
Choosing the size of the rug will depend on the overall dimensions of the room, the furniture you'll be playing in it, and the look you're trying to achieve. As a guide it advisable that your rug should be at least 6 inches, but no more than 2 feet away, from a room’s walls. 

How can you tell if a rug is of good quality?
The quality of a rug is measured by the line count which is the number of knots or stitches per square inch. If a rug has 200 to 400 knots per square inch, it should be decent quality, though you can find rugs that have a lot higher count than this which will usually mean they will be more expensive.

What is the best fiber for a rug?
The best fiber for a rug is wool as it is the strongest and most resilient fiber for wear and tear. You will find that even a low-quality wool rug will last longer than a manmade rug. Wool usually feels softer and more luxurious than synthetic fibers, and a wool rug is easier to keep clean. A Synthetic rug will usually be cheaper to buy than a wool rug, with this usually comes lower quality and they may not last as long making them false economy in the long run.

Design tips when choosing a rug:

• Think about your color scheme - Use a rug as the basis of the color scheme in a room. If you add it after you have your furniture is in place, you can use the rug to tie in other soft furnishings in your home.
• Patterned or plain? If your upholstery or wallpaper has a busy pattern, choose a rug that is plain or more subtle. If your walls and upholstery are plain or neutral you may want to add a rug with a pop of color or a pattern.
• Creating a focal point – a rug can make a huge impact and can make a beautiful feature or centerpiece.
• Use as wall art – you can use a rug as a wall hanging to create a focal point.
• Play around with shapes - Don't assume that a rug has to be a rectangle, a square, round or oval shape may complement your room and furniture.
• Update a Room – simply investing in a new rug and soft furnishings can transform your room at a fraction of the cost of changing all your furniture or redecorating.
• Use a rug liner – this will stop your rug from slipping or moving around.