A carefully selected rug holds the potential of transforming a room into something special. Rooms with area rugs can boast an ambience created by bringing about a sense of luxury into the living space, lending the room personality and comfort, as well as upgrading the design profile of an outdated room décor.

For the most part, a room without a rug can appear unwelcoming and unfinished. So to accessorize any room with the perfect rug, here are a few things to consider.

Purpose of the rug

Before deciding on a rug, you should first identify its function in the room. For instance, are you placing the rug there to make a statement and become the focal point of the space or do you want something that will blend effortlessly into the décor profile of the area? Likewise, should the rug ideally unify a room or define a specific space?

Once these questions have been answered successfully, you can narrow down the type of rug you will need to get for your home.

Size and fitting

Experts recommend going for the largest size you can afford since it brings a harmonizing effect to the room. It is always nice to have a rug large enough on which the furniture in the room can be placed comfortably. This is especially applicable in the case of living room area rugs where furniture may be placed along the walls, at varying angles or may even be positioned floating in the room.

For the dining area, the rug should ideally be in proportion to the table. It should be large enough so that when dining chairs are pulled out, the back legs still stay well on the rug. 

Bedroom area rugs should provide a soft landing for your feet, so you can either choose a rug that frames the bed well but stops short of the side tables, or opt for placing two smaller rugs on either side of the bed.

On the other hand, small sized rugs may be more suitable for breaking up spaces into specific areas. Using several small area rugs can be very effective in a large room or an open concept space. Small rugs help define areas, introduce structure, and pull together an intimate seating arrangement.

Design elements

Most rooms can enhance their aesthetics with the addition of an area rug. Other than providing underfoot comfort, rug designs can also offer inspirations for color schemes, conceal unsightly flooring as well as dampen noise.

When deciding on a pattern, keep in mind what complements the room décor best. For living room rug ideas, if the rug is to be placed in an open seating design or centred underneath furniture, an area rug with a central medallion design will work well while in rooms presenting awkward proportions, rugs that have an overall pattern will work best since it can detract focus from its problem spots.

Pattern and color can also be used to create design illusions. Placing a rug having a horizontal pattern can make a narrow location appear wider whereas a pastel rug can open up cramped spaces. Accent rugs for bedrooms and bedroom throw rugs can all work effectively to provide a point of interest in the bedroom and structure the space.

Kitchen rugs can also compliment the surrounding space by providing an added thematic element to the decor. Our Merlot Kitchen Rug and Non-Skid Macaroon Kitchen Rug are just two of the kitchen rugs that Linen Store has to offer.

Additionally, kitchen rugs are useful to minimize the fatigue that a home chef might feel after several hours of cooking. Non-skid rugs are especially helpful to prevent any slips or falls while cooking a meal.

Where the room is set up around the rug, its design profile will be dictated by the rug choice. Rug designs can range from traditional Persians, hand woven Orientals, time tested durries to French needlepoints.

Rug material

Considerations of rug material becomes relevant depending on where you want to place the rug. For instance, a rug placed in a hallway needs to be very durable, one in the bedroom will covet softness while another to be placed under furniture will need to be sturdier.

The choice of material for rooms with area rugs can range from wool, silk, cotton, chenille, jute and synthetics to name a few. Each material comes with its own perks, such as wool which offers good heat insulation, repels water and stains while being an ideal choice for high traffic areas. Silk rugs, on the other hand, bring soft affluence underfoot and lend a sense of extravagance to the living space they are used in.

The easy casualness of natural fibers such as jute, sisal and seagrass makes them ideal area rugs for high traffic areas.

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Rugs and carpets come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. If you’re looking for the perfect kitchen rug for your home, Linen Store has many options to choose from. Bring a splash of color and character to your kitchen with our rugs and carpets.

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