An Area Rugs Maryland can form the focal point of a room. Most people make the mistake of choosing an area rug that is far smaller than the spare requires. You don’t need an eagle eye to choose the right area rug for your home. But there are a few rules that you can follow to ensure that you have the perfect rug for your home.
- Color is a natural starting point. If you already have furniture and the room has been painted, pick a color that dominates the room or a color that will pull the room together. For larger rooms, a contrasting color may look really good, but it really depends on your personal choice.
- Solid colored rugs are beautiful, however, the market is filled with beautiful traditional prints and contemporary designs. Patterns are closely tied to colors and to the color dominance in a room. Consider color, room size, and furniture color before making a choice.
- Pile or thickness is important. Rugs are available in low, medium and high pile designs. Low pile rugs are sturdier and easier to clean. They also tend to be cheaper than rugs with medium or high pile rugs. However, medium and high pile rugs are very comfortable. Depending on location and choice, you can pick a design for yourself.
- All rugs require maintenance. You should know that high pile rugs require the most maintenance and some may also require professional cleaning. For low maintenance, choose low pile rugs that are flat-weaved and chemically treated to resist stains.
- Rug materials should be an important consideration as well. Most modern rugs are synthetic; however, you will find cotton, wool, raffia, sisal, and other natural materials as well. Research the type of material you want and make an informed decision.
- Manufacturing methods can also play an important factor in cost. For example, hand carved rugs are made by weaver who cuts a design into the rug. Hand knotted means the rug is individually tied by hand while hand hooked is handmade by individually hooking the knots in the rug. As these are handmade, they are more expensive. Machine woven rugs are cheaper. Manufacturers also create unique designs and shapes in pile and rug design and they can mimic natural designs to the tee.
We hope these few tips help you find the perfect rug for your home. For more information, do write in to us at Area Rugs Maryland and we will be glad to help out.