Carpeting is one of the most important features (both figuratively and literally) of your home’s interior décor, as well as a very practical aspect of home design. Area rugs provide protection for your floors as well as warmth and comfort. It also serves as a kind of backdrop for other design features of a room, such as furniture and color schemes. That’s why choosing the right rug for your home is an important and sometimes time-consuming process, but it’s worth taking the time to shop around and choose a rug that’s right for your home design needs. Here are some points to consider when you’re in the market for new carpet.
Color
Commonly, people tend to go for neutral or earthy colors when it comes to the rugs in their home. These colors go well with just about any color scheme you might choose for your walls or accent furniture. However, brighter rugs or more patterned colors can also work if you choose them well to match the overall color scheme of your home.
To see if a rug color will fit your design ideas, take a few samples of the wallcovering and paint colors you plan to use and mix them with different rug colors to see which looks best. If you find a rug color that you think might work, take a sample home with you and see how it looks under both natural and artificial lighting in your home. Consider the warming or cooling effects the rug color has on the room.
Adjusted or not adjusted?
Area rugs that are laid over the entire floor surface are popular today in contemporary apartments and homes. However, if you want some tile or wood flooring to show through, partial trims or carpet squares may be a better option.
What about the price?
It can be tempting to opt for a cheaper rug that looks like it will do the same job as more expensive styles. However, rugs are not something you want to be stingy with. Cheap rugs may seem appealing because of the immediate savings they offer, but they’re not worth the trouble they’ll cause later on. They stain easily and wear out quickly, and you’ll likely spend a lot to clean and you’ll probably have to replace the rug sooner than expected.
Should you pay to get it right?
Unless you’ve done the job before and know how to do it properly, it’s probably a good idea to hire professional carpet installers. They will ensure that the rug is evenly stretched so that it wears evenly and has a longer lifespan.
