Rugs are much more than just covers for your floor; they are inspiring, warm, inviting, comfortable, and beautiful. You can choose to brighten up a room or a hall way. You may want to hang an oriental rug on a wall to decorate. Even though decorating with rugs is easy to do there are a few pointers to use when decorating.
One very important factor in decorating with rugs is the correlation between room and rug sizes and another is to what purpose the rug is used. Common rug sizes are 2 feet by 3 feet, 3 feet by 5 feet, and 4 feet by 6 feet. Small rugs of these sizes are used as accents for some item in the room like a piano, sofa, or bed, by placing the item on top of the rug, either at the center or at a side. These rugs can also be effective decorative pieces in a hallway, bathroom, den or entryway.
Larger common rug sizes range from 6 feet by 9 feet to 12' x 15', or sometimes as large as 15' x 18'. These are used in dining areas, living rooms or large bedrooms ---just about where they fit. However, the bigger the rug size, the less they become available because of the price and production considerations. Keep that in mind when thinking about buying rugs for your needs, especially if your space is odd-shaped.
When you measure for an area rug you want to take in consideration the area from door-to-floor. This clearance will make a difference when you are placing a rug at the door. If your home has electrical outlets in the floor you may not want to cover them up. Also pay close attention to areas in front of a fireplace or closet. Any protrusions in the room may cause the rug to look out of place.
If you are going to cover a hardwood floor you need to allow at least eight inches all around the edge of the rug so you can highlight the hard wood look. The area rug should be centered in the middle of the floor to enhance the look. Be sure to have the same amount of space all around the room.
Avoid placing rug edges in a high traffic path. This can cause the carpet to roll up over time and cause a fall hazard.
Whatever is the size of rug you think you need or room you have, be sure the rug fits the room. Think symmetry, balance, color and motif when selecting rugs, with the objective of making the space more attractive or pleasant. Such is the goal of decorating, and a rug is another item to use when you want to achieve it. - 15252
One very important factor in decorating with rugs is the correlation between room and rug sizes and another is to what purpose the rug is used. Common rug sizes are 2 feet by 3 feet, 3 feet by 5 feet, and 4 feet by 6 feet. Small rugs of these sizes are used as accents for some item in the room like a piano, sofa, or bed, by placing the item on top of the rug, either at the center or at a side. These rugs can also be effective decorative pieces in a hallway, bathroom, den or entryway.
Larger common rug sizes range from 6 feet by 9 feet to 12' x 15', or sometimes as large as 15' x 18'. These are used in dining areas, living rooms or large bedrooms ---just about where they fit. However, the bigger the rug size, the less they become available because of the price and production considerations. Keep that in mind when thinking about buying rugs for your needs, especially if your space is odd-shaped.
When you measure for an area rug you want to take in consideration the area from door-to-floor. This clearance will make a difference when you are placing a rug at the door. If your home has electrical outlets in the floor you may not want to cover them up. Also pay close attention to areas in front of a fireplace or closet. Any protrusions in the room may cause the rug to look out of place.
If you are going to cover a hardwood floor you need to allow at least eight inches all around the edge of the rug so you can highlight the hard wood look. The area rug should be centered in the middle of the floor to enhance the look. Be sure to have the same amount of space all around the room.
Avoid placing rug edges in a high traffic path. This can cause the carpet to roll up over time and cause a fall hazard.
Whatever is the size of rug you think you need or room you have, be sure the rug fits the room. Think symmetry, balance, color and motif when selecting rugs, with the objective of making the space more attractive or pleasant. Such is the goal of decorating, and a rug is another item to use when you want to achieve it. - 15252
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Home Designers all agree that it is vital to decorate with area rugs. One of the most sort after is green rugs.
