Everyone appreciates the value an area rug can add to a room, simply changing the color of an area rug in a room will make it feel entirely new and fresh without the need for new furniture. Like most amazing things though, there are millions of other options available – how do you pick an area rug that will compliment your house perfectly? This article will briefly answer that question.
Does Size Matter? – Yes, it Always Matters
The size of your rug should accomplish your goal; if you want it to be a central feature to the room, get one that takes up the entire room. Conversely, if you simply want to change the color scheme of the room, a smaller one would be optimal. There is a general consensus that getting a rug that is too small can actually make the room look smaller if furniture is clustered on it.
What Material Should the Rug be Made of?
At the outset, wool rugs are the most popular, tradition, option available. However, “weird” materials are coming back in vogue, including: (1) cotton, (2) silk, and (3) seagrass. There is also the cheaper synthetic-option available. Ultimately, the function should dictate your choice. For example, if you expect there to be a lot of foot traffic over the rug, pick a durable material rather than a pretty one.
Where Does it Go?
Rug placement is an under-valued skill in modern society, does it go underneath the furniture? Or is just a center of the room design piece? If the rug is located in a living room, the general rule is that between ¼ and ½ of the sofa should be placed on the rug. Chairs placement should be partially on the rug, or entirely on the rug. The rule for bedrooms is that the rug should run from beneath the bed frame to the nightstands.
At the Chernov Team, we appreciate all things real estate – even rugs! Ultimately, the design of your house is important, you go to sleep and wake up there. It’s also important when you go to your sell your home as first impressions are everything! As such, we try to stay on top of all design tips in addition to purely market related information. At the Chernov Team we understand that whoever comes to the table most prepared leaves with the most, and the Chernov Team always leaves the table with the most.