Buying and Decorating with Area Rugs

Welcome to the ultimate guide on everything there is to know about area rugs.

Furnishing your home with the right rug is like adding the final flourish of your signature. It ties all the elements together into a vignette that declares, “This is me.”

Completing a room with an area rug signals the end of a long journey of self-discovery and committing to a new signature style. It’s no wonder shopping for rugs can quickly become hair-pulling stressful.

So before you glance down at the table of contents, take a deep breath and give yourself permission to enjoy the journey.

Are you ready? Then let’s get started!

 

    Table of Contents:

    1. Glossary for Shopping Area Rugs
    2. Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Area Rugs
    3. How Rugs are Made and What to Buy
    4. Little Things We Forget to Consider Before Picking Out a Rug
    5. How-To Decorate with Your Area Rug
    6. Cleaning and Caring for Your Area Rug

     

    Glossary for Shopping Area Rugs

    When researching rugs, you may come across a few unfamiliar words in your search. We've compiled a short list of key terms to help make sense of the jargon.

    glossary of rug related words

    Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Area Rugs

    Over the years we’ve heard many different concerns when shopping for a rug. First timers and seasoned redecorators alike want answers to these # questions before they can feel comfortable beginning their search for the perfect rug.

    Should Your Area Rug Be the Focal Point or Blend with Your Room?

    How-To Choose the Right Rug Color for Your Home

    How Rugs are Made and What to Buy

    Rug construction is an important factor to consider before purchasing a rug. Price, durability, and materials are just a few aspects of a rug that are affected by its construction. Learn everything you need to know about how rugs are made for peace of mind you’re getting the best rug that fits your needs.

    Three Main Ways to Make a Rug

    How to make a rug

                                                                                                

    Little Things We Forget to Consider Before Picking Out a Rug

    Let’s be honest. We couldn’t come up with a clever category for these entries, but we feel these factors are also important to consider before choosing a rug. Have you ever had a rug that didn’t have enough door clearance? Nobody likes that.

    What Size Rug is Right for You?

    Determining the Height of Your Rug

    How Important is Having Plush Pile?

    How-To Decorate with Your Area Rug

    It’s time to get fancy. For our budding home decorators and seasoned veterans, these blogs can help expand your repertoire of techniques to employ as you go about reimagining your rooms with area rugs.

    Layering with Area Rugs Like a Pro

    Cleaning and Caring for Your Area Rug

    So you’ve picked the best rug, composed the perfect room that’s totally you, invited guests over for enjoy your work of art, and now it’s time to clean up. Check out the ultimate guide for rug care and cleaning.