Just like everything else, there are rules when it comes to decorating with rugs. Unless you place wall to wall carpet down on your floors you will need to use rugs of different sizes in order to keep certain areas warm or to look beautiful. Here are a few rules to follow when decorating with rugs:
In the large room, a rug can be used as the center point for a few chairs and a small table to create a cozy 'corner' in a. A 4' x 6' or 5' x 7' hexagonal or round rug of low-key pattern and lighter color will be appropriate. Usually at least the front legs of the chairs are placed on the rug to have the feet of sitting people on the rug also. However, the rear legs of the chairs may also be on the rug if the rug is large, but do not let more than two feet of the rug extend behind the rear legs.
When buying a rug for the dining area you want to measure the top of your dining room table and then add at least two feet all around. This will give you an idea of how large your rug must be. You want to be able to scoot the dining room chairs back and still be on the carpet.
Don't buy a rug just to place a china cabinet or serving table on. This is a waste of money when you are hiding a rug.
When placing a rug down in your bedroom you may want to consider small rugs placed around your bed and in front of your furniture. This will accent your area and not look overwhelming. Placing a large rug in your bedroom will probably get covered up by the bed. This may make it difficult to keep cleaned and vacuumed.
Be sure to center the rugs that you place down in your bedroom to center a round the furniture. It will make the room seem off balance if you do not center.
Placing a rug in front of a bookshelf or fireplace can mean instant decor. Adding a simple rug can give the area personality and color. Use a light color to brighten up the area if it is not a high traffic area. If it is high traffic you will want to use colors that are dark and won't show dirt as easy. Oriental rugs are highly recommended when using a rug to enhance an area.
Also, select a rug of hardy materials that can sustain heavy usage when placing it where human traffic is high. Machine-made rugs are less sturdy than handmade ones, and darker colors or tones are preferable. They show traffic patterns less obviously. - 29958
In the large room, a rug can be used as the center point for a few chairs and a small table to create a cozy 'corner' in a. A 4' x 6' or 5' x 7' hexagonal or round rug of low-key pattern and lighter color will be appropriate. Usually at least the front legs of the chairs are placed on the rug to have the feet of sitting people on the rug also. However, the rear legs of the chairs may also be on the rug if the rug is large, but do not let more than two feet of the rug extend behind the rear legs.
When buying a rug for the dining area you want to measure the top of your dining room table and then add at least two feet all around. This will give you an idea of how large your rug must be. You want to be able to scoot the dining room chairs back and still be on the carpet.
Don't buy a rug just to place a china cabinet or serving table on. This is a waste of money when you are hiding a rug.
When placing a rug down in your bedroom you may want to consider small rugs placed around your bed and in front of your furniture. This will accent your area and not look overwhelming. Placing a large rug in your bedroom will probably get covered up by the bed. This may make it difficult to keep cleaned and vacuumed.
Be sure to center the rugs that you place down in your bedroom to center a round the furniture. It will make the room seem off balance if you do not center.
Placing a rug in front of a bookshelf or fireplace can mean instant decor. Adding a simple rug can give the area personality and color. Use a light color to brighten up the area if it is not a high traffic area. If it is high traffic you will want to use colors that are dark and won't show dirt as easy. Oriental rugs are highly recommended when using a rug to enhance an area.
Also, select a rug of hardy materials that can sustain heavy usage when placing it where human traffic is high. Machine-made rugs are less sturdy than handmade ones, and darker colors or tones are preferable. They show traffic patterns less obviously. - 29958
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