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Choosing a rug for any room of the home can be a daunting task. Rugs come in so many different shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and patterns that all convey their own unique tone and aesthetic. Along with that, each of these aspects also impact the rug’s practicality for a specific room. With all that in mind, we’ve created a guide to help you choose a rug that perfectly suits your room’s unique style, practical needs, and tone.
First and foremost, it’s essential to choose a rug size that suits your room. The size of your rug should balance with the overall size of the room along with the neighboring furniture. For example, living room furniture often overlaps with the rug so that the main seating area is well defined, visually balanced, and surrounded by a comfortable surface. Other rooms like kitchens or entryways will often use smaller rugs or runner rugs to create practical pathways and define key areas. When choosing a rug size for your room, consider the room’s size and layout along with what you’d like your rug to accomplish in the room with comfort, visual balance, and creating paths.
Ultimately, the size rug you choose for your room depends on your room’s exact size, layout, and needs. There are general sizes that work for larger rooms like bedrooms, dining rooms, and living rooms. 8x10, 9x12, and 12x15 are some of the most popular sizes for these rooms. Rugs of these sizes are often layered with furniture in different ways. The larger the rug, the more it can be layered with nearby furniture. Similarly, rugs in entryways, kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways also vary depending on your room’s specific size, scale, and furniture. 2x3, 3x5, and runner rugs of various sizes work in narrow spaces or rooms where you want to create a path. Again, your specific space will dictate what size rug works best to suit the room’s style and practical needs.
Material is a key aspect to consider when choosing a rug, since the material will impact the room’s overall comfort, tone, and general functionality. Natural materials like wool, cotton, and silk are known for their outstanding quality and longevity. On the other hand, synthetic fibers like polyester and polypropylene are known for their affordability and ease of maintenance. Each material also has its own level of comfort and softness. Wool in particular is an incredibly soft material that exudes comfort and warmth. Since each material has its own pros and cons, it is worthwhile to study each material in depth to see which material suits your room’s daily needs and comfort.
Your rug should complement your existing decor by using similar motifs and imagery to your other accents. As an example, Persian and oriental prints naturally convey an air of class with their intricate details and tidy designs. Because of that, they pair well with traditional and classic decor. Other designs like geometric prints suit more modern, mid century modern, or boho spaces. Whatever shapes/designs you have in your rug, you should look at your room’s other decorations and accents for similar imagery and shapes. When similar patterns appear in various areas of the room, the space will feel more cohesive and masterfully designed.
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Color is a key part of any room’s design. In terms of choosing the right rug color for your room, it’s important to consider how the rug’s color palette will connect to the room’s overarching scheme. The colors of your rug do not have to be an exact match in the shades they present, but the shades of color should convey the same tone. For example, your room may use royal blue in accents like pillows, blankets, and wall art. This regal color can be complemented by colors like navy blue, charcoal, or silver, since each of these colors can convey the same tone. Your rug can highlight the main color of the room or use a secondary color as its main draw. Colors are powerful tools in defining the room’s tone and mood, so it is important to consider how your rug and all your decor set your desired tone.
Choosing a rug for its aesthetic and comfort is all good and well, but if you want to make the most of your rug, it’s vital to consider how it will practically suit your room and lifestyle. Some materials like nylon, polyester, and polypropylene are incredibly durable and able to stand up to high traffic. Other fabrics are also more stain resistant than others. The height of your rug also plays into how practical it is for your space. For example, shag rugs are highly comfortable, but if you have little ones in the home or active pets, a shag rug may not be your best option because of how dirt can be trapped deep in the rug’s fibers. The rug’s material, pile height, and placement are three key factors to consider when deciding how practical the rug is for your home.
The exact method for caring for your rug will vary depending on your rug’s specific material and pile height. Your rug’s tag will have instructions on how to best care for your rug and improve its longevity. In general, most rugs can be regularly vacuumed and spot-cleaned to make them last longer, keep them clean, and maintain the rug’s softness. If your rug needs a deep clean to treat a stain or refresh the rug in general, professional cleaners can help and restore the rug to its former glory.
Living Room: Living room rugs should be chosen for their comfort and durability, since these rooms are frequently trafficked and see a lot of general life. Comfort should be balanced with a rug material that suits your home’s lifestyle and level of traffic.
Dining Rooms: Dining room rugs are often centered directly beneath the table and have an extra two feet past the sides/ends of the tables to accommodate the chairs. Aside from this sizing, these rugs typically use lower piles and durable materials, since the chairs drag over the rug constantly.
Bedroom: Since bedrooms do not see the same level of traffic as other areas of the home, you can choose a highly luxurious and soft material to create a personal haven. Even so, be sure to choose a material that you are able to take care of. The rug still sees daily use, so it needs to be cared for and cleaned.
Kitchen: Kitchen rugs are typically made of easy to clean materials like vinyl or polypropylene, since messes happen so frequently in these spaces. With that, you also want to choose a rug that has enough cushioning to provide comfort to key stations like sinks and stoves. In situations where the rug doesn’t have much cushioning or support, you can add a rug pad to provide that extra comfort and ensure that your rug doesn’t slide on the floor.
Bathroom: Full baths with showers, tubs, toilets, and sinks see a lot of moisture. In these scenarios, it’s wise to choose a rug that is moisture absorbent so that the excess water doesn’t spill over and create slick surfaces on your floor. Materials like microfiber and cotton are two common options for bathrooms. Even though these rugs are great for bathrooms, it is still important to take care of your rug by allowing it to fully dry and cleaning it regularly. In the case of half baths that lack a shower and tub, you can use similar materials or use jute or sisal. Note that these natural materials are not suitable for highly moist bathrooms, since excess liquid and humidity damage these fibers
Outdoors: Outdoor rugs face traffic along with outdoor elements like rain, snow, and sunshine. Outdoor rugs should be UV resistant or fade resistant so that they do not take damage from the sun’s bright rays. Polypropylene is the most popular material for outdoor rugs thanks to its natural durability, resistance to fading, and waterproof nature.
There is a lot that goes into choosing a rug. Functionality, comfort, pattern, material, and color are all factors in determining how well a rug will suit your space. In order to choose the best rug for you, consider the room it’s placed in, how the rug complements the room’s overarching style, and how it suits the room’s daily needs. By choosing a rug that is both practical and beautiful, you can make a purchase that you won’t regret.
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