Buying The Right Rug

Getting the right carpet for your living space will help you enjoy it. There are a few simple things to keep in mind.

Physical aspects

Measure the space you intend to put the rug to get the right size. Also take in to consideration the floor it will be placed on. Slippery surfaces like tiles will allow the rug to slip out of place. Hard surfaces will allow rugs to be susceptible to wear and pressure. Matching the rug to the right under-pad can improve the enjoyment of the living space.

Location

Rug location determines what key features to look for when buying a rug.  It is better to have synthetic rugs when food is involved such as in living room and dining room areas. Synthetic materials hinder possible stains. It is also ideal if you have pets and young children. Soft or plush rugs are nice in space where people spend a lot of time such as the living room. A plush under-pad can contribute to this if a rug is too thin or the flooring is hard.

Cleaning

Again, synthetic rugs make for easier clean up of spills and stains. However, natural materials rugs like silk or wool rugs are more difficult to clean but not impossible to. To get the full benefits of cleaning it is recommended that all your rugs be sent out to professional carpet cleaning company once a year.

Design

Interior designers know that a nicely designed rug can really brighten and bring a room together. It is useful to keep in mind the colour of furniture in place and what colour the room is painted.  It depends of what mood you are trying to create. Calm? Peaceful? Or bright and creative? Choose possible rug designs based on this. The right choices will allow you to enjoy your living space.