Child's Room

A rug in a child's room is an essential part of the room, softening the steps of tired parents' feet, lulling sleepy children to sleep, and at the same time providing a safe play area on the floor for the child.

If your child's room has a lot of open floor space, you should consider a large rug. This is necessary not only for the child's safety as they begin to crawl but also to retain warmth in the room and reduce unwanted noise from walking.

Living Room or Dining Room

One of the key criteria when choosing a rug for living in these rooms is to assess the traffic flow in the space. The more durable, the better! At the same time, such rugs should look beautiful and stylish. Pay attention to rugs that are easy to clean, repel stains, and have darker colors or patterns.

Bedroom

If you have a large bedroom, you can easily fill the space and complete the room's decor with the help of an elegant rug.

Decorator's tip. If you are limited in floor space in your bedroom, place the center of the rug under the foot of your bed so that it covers the sides and the area around your bed.

What to Consider When Buying a Rug

Before making a major rug purchase, consider the style, color, decor, and size of the room, the amount of foot traffic in the space, and the rug's fibers. These tips will help you determine which style, size, and color of rug best suit you.

Tips

• When measuring to cover a large or entire area, add at least 12 to 24 cm for baseboards.
• Consider various shapes and textures of rugs to change the appearance of the room.
• Buy a rug with a pattern to brighten up the simplicity of the room.
• Hide slippery surfaces under a rug on hardwood floors, tiles, or laminate.
• Use a rug in the bathroom.
• Measure your dining table and the length of chairs when extended to get the right size for a dining room rug.
• Consider buying rugs designed for “high-traffic areas” (hallways and staircases) to reduce wear and stains on floors.
• If you have pets, consider stain-resistant rugs.

Etiquette

• It is not advisable to buy a rug that is too large for your room. A rug that extends all the way to the wall can look out of place.
• Avoid rugs with high pile in dining rooms, especially if you have small children or pets.
• Do not be afraid to experiment with color and patterns in one room.

Choosing the Right Rug Color for Your Home

If you do not plan to renovate the entire room, you should consider key elements in the space and identify three main colors from the room. At the same time, the rug does not have to match the colors exactly; the rug pattern should at least complement several of the main colors.

For a simple look or to complement a room that already has many decor elements, consider purchasing solid-colored or framed-style rugs.

Decorator's tip. Sketch your ideas to plan the colors, patterns, textures, and furniture in your room. A visual mock-up can help you decide, especially if you are having trouble choosing between multiple rug options.