A custom wool rug can highlight your room’s decor by reinforcing the room’s color scheme, fitting into the same style, and setting the proper tone. A rug should never take away from the room’s decor; instead, view the rug as a way to tie all the room’s decor together thematically and stylistically so that the room feels masterfully designed.
With any type of rug material, custom rugs are a great option for those rooms where no other size seems balanced or your room’s footprint is unique. Many people decide to decorate with wool rugs because wool is an incredibly durable and resilient natural material. When you combine wool with custom, you have all the benefits of this luxurious material and the opportunity to perfectly fit into your room’s scale and layout.
When you’re looking for the custom wool area rug that’s just right for you, start by thinking through these key areas.
Position: First, you should decide on your room’s layout and where the rug will fit into that layout. Since each room is unique, take these general guidelines as a starting point and inspiration.
Living Room: In the living room, large custom wool area rugs are often used within the main seating area. You can set the rug in front of the seats, under their front legs, or further beneath the chairs to define a larger space.
Dining Room: Dining rooms often benefit most from custom wool rugs, since you need to find balance between the table size and room size. When measuring for a dining room rug, imagine your rug centered beneath the table and chairs. Then, add on about two feet to each side and end so that the rug extends past the table and has enough room for the chairs.
Bedroom: If your bed is the main focal point of the room, you can further accent it by laying a rug all the way under the bed, under the bottom two-thirds of it, or closer to the foot of the bed. If your bed is off to one side, center a rug in the middle of the room itself to tie the whole room together.
Kitchen: A custom wool runner rug fits well in galley kitchens, kitchens with islands, or any kitchen space where you want to create a path. Oftentimes, custom cut wool rugs are placed in front of sinks, stoves, or anywhere else you tend to stand still.
Bathroom: Bathrooms also benefit from custom wool rugs, especially in front of a double vanity, shower, or tub.
Size/Shape: After the room’s layout is set, you can finalize the size and shape of the rug. Both these aspects are dependent upon the room’s size and how much you’d like the rug to layer with the furniture. It is best to consider whether you’d like a custom rectangular, round, square, or runner rug and then decide on the rug’s final size.
Pattern: Custom wool area rugs fit into many different styles, so you can find patterns that are bohemian, traditional, contemporary, nautical, or any other style. When choosing a rug’s pattern, look at your existing decor for any imagery, shapes, or motifs that can connect back to the rug’s design. That is how you can create a masterfully designed, cohesive space.
Color: Custom cut wool rugs also come in many colors, so look for a rug color palette that works within your existing color scheme and conveys the proper tone. Even neutral hues like black, white, grey, and beige have their own tones based on their shade and what colors they are combined with, so consider this step carefully since it will have a large impact on the room’s mood.
What are the benefits of having a custom wool rug?
Custom wool rugs are incredibly versatile when it comes to decorating a space - they can easily conform to any room size or shape, allowing you to effortlessly blend your rooms aesthetics not matter the layout! And due to its availability in various colors and designs are available, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from at Rugs Direct.
Can you machine wash a custom wool rug?
When it comes to cleaning a wool rug you should typically avoid using a washing machine, and be sure to check the care instructions of each rug, as they may differ in guidance. Generally speaking, you'll want to hand wash a custom wool rug.
Where should you place a custom wool rug?
Due to the nature of wool, these custom wool rugs can be place basically anywhere in your home, bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. So for any uniquely shaped rooms, a customized wool rug is a perfect fit!
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