subject: How to Choose the Right Rug for your Home [print this page] How to Choose the Right Rug for your Home
A rug can simply be just a piece of decoration on your wall or a floor covering, but this one piece can change the whole look of your room. Choosing the right rug for a certain area of your home can be a dilemma since there are so many types of rugs to choose from. Rugs come in many shapes, sizes, design and material; choosing the perfect rug may be a challenge but putting much thought into it can save you from the disaster of throwing just any rug that will stick out like a sore thumb in the room.
The first thing to consider is the size of the rug. Big center rugs can dictate the whole feel of the room and can serve as a base for the furniture that you put over it. Small rugs serve as great accents to the room and can compliment other pieces that are in the area.
When deciding on size, the shape of the rug should be considered with it. The shape and size are dependent on how you're going to use the rug. If you want a rug in the dining area, then a large rectangular rug should be big enough to fit the dining table and the chairs. Free-form modern rugs add a quirky and playful feel to the whole room.
The color and design should be picked carefully because this has large impact on the overall look of the room. Color can influence the mood of the room; dark colors can invoke a cozier or a formal aura. Bright colors can brighten the room and create a lively atmosphere. The color and pattern of the rug should not necessarily match the color of the furniture, but a different color that can blend into the whole room is a smart choice.
The details of choosing the right rug should not be take for granted. It can work wonders on the area where you decide to place it if the details are considered meticulously, otherwise it can leave even the most elegant dcor or piece of furniture unnoticed or make the whole room look drab. Buying the right rug is not just a home dcor decision; your choice is also a reflection of personal taste and style.
