An area rug is a floor covering that is, by definition, not large enough to cover the entire floor of a room from wall to wall. Rugs come in various materials, designs and colors in order to accommodate any decorating plan. Area rugs also come in numerous standard sizes to fit into the decorating scheme of a particular part of a room. In addition to covering part or most of a floor to provide warmth, rugs can be used as a striking accent when placed in a home as furniture accents and wall tapestries.
Rugs are available in various price ranges, depending on size, material and pattern, and can be purchased even when working with a lower budget interior design plan. The most important factor when searching for the perfect rug is whether the purchaser will be able to look at the rug for many years to come.
There is one accessory that should be purchased with a new rug. Rug pads are essential to use under any size rug, no matter what the underlying floor covering is, in order to prevent excessive wear on the rug and on the flooring under the rug.
There are several sizes of rugs available to accommodate a particular room, or part of a room, in a home. Standard size rugs come in two by three foot, three by five foot and four by six foot. Larger standard size rugs are available in six by nine foot, eight by ten foot, nine by twelve foot and twelve by fifteen foot, even as large as fifteen by eighteen foot. Often purchasers should take care with the design or types of rug they are looking for as the larger the rug, the less design options are available. There are three different types of rugs that are most often sought after when decorating a new home or updating the design of a recently purchased home.
The history of the Persian rug dates back centuries to the wandering tribes of the Middle East who were seeking something to put down as flooring when they set up their tents after traveling. This type of rug is the cream of the crop when referring to rugs as they are some of the finest most durable rugs made throughout history. Made with bright colors and intricate designs, these types of rugs can generally be classified into three categories. These three categories are geometric, floral or pictorial. One advantage of spending extra money for a true Persian rug is the increase in value over time. With proper care, an authentic rug will be at its optimum beauty and value.
Oriental rugs received their moniker because they were originally hand woven by craftsmen in China. Today’s rugs are made in several countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia including Romania, Iran and India. Oriental rugs are famous for their intricate, and often highly elaborate, designs and colors. They are made with two different textiles; silk, which is higher in cost and value and wool, which is a bit lower in cost. Regardless of the type of textile used in the weaving process, this type of rug can add casual or elaborate elegance to any room and are very versatile in decorating a home. These rugs are also well known for their durability and are a good decorating choice in higher traffic areas of a home, apartment or condo. They are often featured in high-end interior decorating and have graced many pages of decorating and home style magazines throughout the years.
Turkish rugs are another subset of rug design that is highly prized for the wide variety of designs and patterns available. Turkish rugs are generally made from three different types of material; the type of material will usually dictate the cost and value of the rug. The first type of material available is wool on wool, which is the least expensive of the materials but is also the most traditional. Wool on wool construction of these types of rugs has the longest history and often showcases the most traditional patterns. Wool on cotton is another type of textile, which allows for the intricate floral and geometric patterns on this type of rug. This is because of the ability of cotton to be spun into very fine threads with a higher knot count. The final type of available textile is silk on wool construction, which is most often used for wall tapestries and pillow patterns. This is a very expensive type of construction and is not as durable, depending on the knot count, as cotton on wool or wool on wool. One important factor to look for when purchasing this type of carpet is the color dyeing technique. While natural dyes make for a higher priced carpet, the natural dye will not bleed when wet. Chemical coloring of the fibers can cause the darker colors to bleed over into the lighter colors, ruining the appearance of the rug.
Regardless of the type of rug homeowners are looking to purchase for their home, the rug should fit the room, coordinate with the décor and appeal to the taste of the homeowner. The best results when decorating with rugs happen when the rug blends into the floor covering and decorating style of the room. Size, design, color and texture should all be taken into consideration when purchasing a rug for a home. Most interior design firms and home design centers should be able to assist in coordinating the rug with the room it is ultimate going to be placed in.
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