Area rugs add color and texture to every type of flooring, including hardwood, vinyl, and carpet. They function as both focal points and complementary pieces, and come in a range of sizes, styles, and hues. If rugs are what’s missing from your home decor, use these tips to make informed decisions for every room.

What to Consider When You’re Shopping For Area Rugs

1. Room Size

Choose rugs proportionate to the room you’re decorating. A rug that’s exceptionally small for a room can look like a doormat, while one that’s too big can overwhelm the space. Keep the floor plan in mind, as well. For example, if you’re working with an open floor plan, you may not want a rug that covers the entire floor.

However, you could still need one that’s large enough to cover high foot traffic areas. Subsequently, you can also place a rug under a table or chair to highlight them. If you’re placing rugs under furniture, ensure the fixtures are large enough, so the legs don’t get caught on the edges.

2. Room Design

Decide whether you want the area rug to complement the room or stand out while accounting for walls, furniture, flooring, and other decor colors and patterns. A rug with an exotic, colorful pattern makes a neutral living room more vibrant. However, area rugs with muted tones, such as a subdued blue or green, keep a den with loud wall colors, like a vibrant yellow or red, and patterned furniture from being too overstimulating.

3. Rug Pile

Familiarize yourself with rug fabrics and materials in light of your desired use. Shag rugs, for example, feature long pile designs that add soft a texture to rooms receiving less foot traffic, such as bedrooms.

In comparison, low-pile rugs, such as cut and loop options, hide stains and dirt. They do well in high-traffic spaces, including kitchens, living rooms, foyers, and hallways.

Flat weave rugs also hide dirt and are easy to clean but don’t offer a soft textured look and feel. However, their dense construction helps them last longer than low-pile selections. 

Custom area rugs from Theimans Carpet Company provide the look and feel you want for wholly original results. This flooring company has served residents and business owners throughout St. Charles County, MO for over 40 years. They feature a 5,000 square foot showroom, displaying the latest brands and styles. Call (636) 327-8813 today to schedule a consultation with their flooring specialists or learn more about the local company online.