Carpets or rugs though are items found only in few people’s home but this definitely is an essential thing that has the power to transform your room to divinity. Carpet rugs are totally amazing things, they give not just the necessary warmth to the house but they also help create a wonderful maximum impact in a minimal space, reduce the sound of foot traffic, add a welcoming cushion and also dazzle the room with visual interest. You can also customize area rug according to your home decor needs. Choosing the right carpet for the right room is a talent you can easily conquer, all you need to do is a little bit of research and follow the tips that we are about to provide:
Getting the right stuff
Rugs come in all varieties and prices so if you are a person who loves changes every ones a while and would love to recreate the appearance of the room like change of clothes, then you should definitely go for the synthetic, nylon and polypropylene rugs which are always UV and water resistance along with coming in affordable prices. Nylon is better than the other two because if its bulk and can easily hold colour for longer period of time unlike polypropylene whose fibres are soft and easily gets crushed. Synthetic rugs are also good choice for shorter period of time and they are excellent is masking dirt.
You can also find many plant based fibres like jute, sisal and bamboo which could also work well if you want something unique but for a shorter period of time. These fibres are not just bio-degradable but after they are used as rugs you can always use them as something else as they are renewable resources. They work best when set-up in the sunrooms or outdoor patios as they can easily shed water.
You can also go for the wool based custom rugs if you want to set it up in an area which needs stylish floor covering and is also a very high traffic area. These fibres are naturally stain resistant and also gives a sift padding as they do not flatten easily. These decades can last for decades with proper maintenance and also looks very luxurious.
With the right choice quality always matters
You may look for rugs that are of shorter duration because you like changes or you might be looking for stuff which last longer but whatever might be the wants, quality always takes prime seat when you buy things. So you see when you go for quality you should get a custom made rug which is hand knotted because they are the charming jewels, they are not just long lasting but you can easily check that it’s minute details are refined and it is a material that would survive for generations to come making it a perfect family heirloom. Hand knotted technique is very ancient and it is only now that the machine and hand tufted are in business but the ancient pattern is best and is still used in high volume on all contemporary rugs. Remember when you check the rug, the more knots it has per square inch the better quality rug it would be.
2nd to custom handmade rugs comes the hand-tufted ones which is partly machine made and partly hand made. Usually they would also be written as handmade rugs but you need to learn how to check whether it is actually or not. See the inderside of the rug and when you see the patterns in the reverse side as well you will know that it is handmade because hand-tufted ones are not knotted together in a sequence.
The one which is least costly and are found in bulk but with least quality are the machine made ones. Though they look refined and sleek but they would not last longer and doesn’t have the essence of quality like those of handmade. Also while buying rugs do check for the RugMrak level in it so that you do not end up buying a rug made by child labour.
Size comes next to quality
Rugs are set up in a room so that it transforms the room and enhance its look and feel. They are meant solely for the purpose of giving a focal point to the room. So remember that getting the right size for the room is very important because if you end up buying a large size one than it would end up looking like wall carpeting and not something of beauty. Moreover if you buy one which is too skimpy it will not draw the required attention and charm to the room. Also do not forget to consider the comfort level you want from it when you check the thickness.
When you are placing a modern rug in your bedroom it should be big enough that there are at least three feet of rug on the 3 corners of the bed which is exposed so that when you wake up and land your feet you should feel the comfort and warmth of it.
When setting up at the dining room, it should be large enough that the table and chairs are above the rug, even when the chairs are pulled out.
In the living room the front sofa legs should be above the rug and you should know that when furniture are half on the rug and half off the rug the room gives a very casual look and when all legs are above it the room looks formal, so it is upon you to present it the way you want.
Rug pads are the rescuer
Rug pads are mostly made to provide comfort and prevent the rug from slipping and it is very important thing to add when your flooring is very slippery. They are not just floor savers but are also a magic formula to make your rugs last for years as they help keep the padding intact and with less friction there is less movement and lower maintenance. Rug pads are usually made of synthetic materials and few may come very thick while few very sleek but they all have the same gripping capacity, only difference is that the thicker ones give a better cushioning than the sleek one.