Rugs are a wonderful way to add character to your home, match in with your chosen style, protect your flooring and add warmth during these cooler months.
There are many options to choose from - colour, shape, material, weave, the list goes on. How do you know which one will be right for your space?
Here are a few tips for your next rug purchase!
General Tips
There are a few general tips that matter no matter the style you are going for depending on the room of which you are wanting to add a rug. Size is the most important aspect when choosing a rug. Don’t skimp on size as it will make the space unbalanced. A room with a mix of different textures feels rich and layered and is a great way to add more appeal to a room.
Dining Room
- Go for a rug that is the same shape as your dining table and that is big enough to fit the chairs on and not catch on the edges when pulled out. We recommend a stain-resistant rug with an interesting pattern. A flatter weave is more serviceable than a plush pile rug under the dining table.
Lounge
- top tip is to have a rug large enough that the coffee table and front legs of all your lounge chairs can sit on together. In the lounge room, you can choose a rug with a more luxurious pile to add a layer of comfort for those times that you want to lie on the floor.
Bedroom
- if you are going to place a rug under your bed, it is important to choose a rug that will fit and add balance to the room. For a luxurious look, place a large rug underneath the bed with a generous amount visible at the foot and sides. Keep bedside tables off the rug to highlight the floor and enhance the feeling of space.
Kitchen
- having rugs in the spots you stand the most is a great idea. Go synthetic and durable and patterned on a dark background - best to mask stains! Another alternative is to use rugs or mats that can be easily laundered through your washing machine.
Hallway & Entry - a rug in the entryway can be used to add colour and texture and is welcoming. Long hallways can benefit from hallway runners. They add colour and texture and can help with acoustics in these spaces. Try a flat-woven rug in both of these spaces - they are better for foot traffic.
Hardwood
Hardwood actually needs the extra protection, especially in high traffic areas and under furniture that may scrape your beautiful flooring. Using rugs on hard wood floors is a great way to accentuate spaces and protect your investment.
Go for lighter toned rugs for dark floors and for light floors choose rich tones to bring warmth. You can highlight your beautiful hardwood floors with bright and bold rug choices.
Carpet
Adding a rug to carpet can add interest, colour and texture. Rugs can also be used to highlight specific areas in open planned houses. Choose colours that won’t clash with your carpet colour, similar tones to your carpet will create harmony, or choose to go bold if your design allows!
Laminate & Vinyl
Rugs will add grip and warmth to an otherwise cool flooring option. Get versatile and choose any rug to suit your style. Mix it up with thick and thin options, patterned and plain, bold or contemporary.