Area Rug Buying Guide
Rugs Offer Benefits Beyond Style
Area rugs can be that finishing touch for a room’s design and style. The perfect rug can tie the room together, bringing together all of the furniture and decor, while also making subtle colors of your room pop. But area rugs serve more purposes than just style: they can define separate spaces in your home, protect your glamorous wood floors and provide some sound absorption. And who doesn’t love sinking their toes into a plush rug? What does all of this amount to? A more comfortable, stylish, and personalized home.
Factors to Consider When Shopping for Rugs
What room is the rug for?
Is it a high traffic area?
Do you have pets or children in this area?
Will you be eating in this area?
Do you have furniture picked out for this area?
We reccomend measuring both your room and furniture before deciding what size rugs best suits your space.
Tips for Caring for Your Rug
Rotate your rug once a year.
Vacuum your rug with care, make sure your vacuum is set to the right height.
Use a rug pad to help with durability.
Define Space
Protect Floors
Absorb Noise
Plush Underfoot
Common Rug Layouts
The Living Room
The Bedroom
For a bedroom with a Queen Bed we suggest a 8' x 10' rug while a King Bed likely requires a 9' x 12' rug.
The Dining Room
An 8' x 10' or 9' x 12' rug normally works best for this look though table leaves should also be considered.
Entryways and Hallways
Rug runners are perfect for entryways and hallways. We also recommend considering rugs for any seating areas.
Common Rug Shapes
Runner
Perfect for entryways or hallways due to length
Brings personality and floor protection to hallways
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Rectangle
Good for living rooms or family rooms
Good for dining rooms if you have a rectangle table
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Square
Good for living rooms or family rooms
Good for dining rooms if you have a square table
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Types of Rug Construction
Woven Rugs
Available in a variety of materials. Durable and good for high traffic areas.
Loomed
Lower price point with consistent quality. Can feature elaborate patterns. Most made with synthetic fibers so they're stain resistent. Great for low traffic areas.
Tufted
Created by cutting off tops of loops of yarn to create a flat, plush surface and attached to latex backing. Budget-friendly and available in a variety of styles. Prone to shedding and may require regular vacuuming.
Rug Materials
Natural Fibers
Made from jute, sisal, bamboo, or sea grass
Used for flatweave or braided rugs
Eco-friendly and often more affordable rugs
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Leather
Smooth and durable with cool underfoot feel
Stain resistant and can be easy to clean
Provides a rustic, western vibe to your home
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Silk
Luxurious feel, but also expensive
Sheen and softness perfect for bedroom
Sensitive to moisture
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Cotton
Low maintenance, easy to clean, and less likely to shed
Works in any room
Can be easily dyed
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Wool
Both durable and affordable
Naturally stain resistent
Good insulator for cold floors and has soft feel
Can be prone to shedding
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Synthetic
Sylish and low cost alternative to materials like silk
Easy to care for and won't fade
Not as luxurious as natural fiber
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