(PRWEB UK) 17 May 2012
With a living room being the social heart of a home, it is important for it to have all the home comforts, reflect preferences in design and be a place where lifetime treasures are on display. While a carpet may already be installed, a living room rug can add more style and colour to an interior.
Rugs traditionally live on the floor, but in some cultures they have adorned walls ? and this fact may have led to how rugs have become something of a feature over the years. While it is important to be clear on the type of materials and manufacturing styles of certain rugs, it is equally important to appreciate how the design of modern rugs and their size can impact on the look of a room.
Understanding Types of Rugs
While the colours and style may grab attention first, don?t forget to spend some time considering the fabric. There are some key differences to rugs, and like carpets it is important to consider their purpose ? is it to be a bedroom rug or living room rug? Will it need to withstand a great deal of wear and tear or is it just for show? Below are the main rug types:
Soft Feel Synthetics ? often used in contemporary designed rugs to give a luxurious feel, a high proportion of rugs made today are made of synthetic fibres – they are also easy to clean.
Pure Wool Rug ? traditional wool rugs are beautifully soft and have been used for centuries. The wool is resistant to crushing from furniture and can withstand heavy foot traffic in the home.
Super Shaggy Rug ? these have a deep pile giving them a shaggy appearance and have gained in popularity in recent years. Usually these rugs are textured and have great designs.
Long Pile Rugs ? these are textured, designed for high durability and stain resistance.
Picking the Ideal Rug Design
Looking for the perfect rug might be like trying to find the perfect painting, it really does depend on personal taste, but it is also important to consider the interior where you expect it to be.
Before going in store to look at stylish rugs it is worth taking a photograph of the living room to be able to compare the colour scheme with the rug and to see if they work well together. It is also a good idea to make a note of dimensions of the room and the furniture. For example you may want to place the rug under a coffee table in the centre of the room, but it will be no good if the rug is smaller than the coffee table or can be barely seen.
If design is important to you then making a statement with your rug is a must. In this case it is worth researching contemporary rugs and traditional rugs to achieve the most desirable look.
Selecting a Rug
For bathroom rugs go for something that is durable and that perhaps doesn?t make such a statement in its design. For a living room rug however it is necessary to consider the location of the rug and whether furniture will partially cover it.
For a small living room the general advice is to go for a smaller rug to give the illusion of a larger room and to not put furniture over it. Meanwhile with a large room then the common practice is to ensure all furniture is contained on a rug (not half on or off) so that it frames the area. One way to visualise a rug in situ prior to purchase is to find some fabric or even a newspaper and lay it on the floor to achieve a sense of scale.
It is certainly worth taking your time on choosing a rug as poorly chosen rugs can ruin the look of a room. For further guidance on picking the perfect rug for your living room visit us in store or online at Carpetright.
About Carpetright
As Europe?s leading floor retailer, Carpetright stocks a wide selection of flooring products including carpets, rugs, laminate flooring and vinyl flooring. Whether you?re looking to carpet your whole room or simply add a simple yet effective touch to your floor, why not visit carpetright.co.uk or your local store today to find how we can help transform your floor.
Also, did you know Carpetright now sell beds? View our collection of divan beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture online.
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