Many people like the luxury of a high-pile rug underfoot. In
those cases we recommend placing large, dense rugs in the space, and only in
the areas in which they’ll be walking on it. Our personal belief is that rug is
wasted when too much of it is hidden under furniture, in corners or underneath
baseboards.
Switching to a flat-weave or extremely low-pile rug reduces
the look of wear and is more practical when it comes to vacuuming or spot
cleaning.
Consider three things when choosing an area rug:
- What
you love
- Where
it will be
- How to
take care of it
As a general rule of thumb, medium- to high-pile carpets
should be cleaned once a year to remove dust, allergens and accumulated dirt
that isn’t easily removed with a vacuum. However, most people don't take their
rugs to professional cleaners for years, if ever.
Low-pile and flat-weave carpets provide fewer hiding spaces for dusty and are more easily spot cleaned, but they require a twice-yearly old-fashioned rug beating to remove accumulated dust. Many can be dry cleaned in lieu of being cleaned by a professional.
It is important to schedule regular cleanings of all of your rugs and carpets to create a cleaner and healthier home environment. Rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting harbor a lot of yuck if not properly cleaned and it makes sitting on the floor or walking barefoot really
unappetizing.Low-pile and flat-weave carpets provide fewer hiding spaces for dusty and are more easily spot cleaned, but they require a twice-yearly old-fashioned rug beating to remove accumulated dust. Many can be dry cleaned in lieu of being cleaned by a professional.
It is important to schedule regular cleanings of all of your rugs and carpets to create a cleaner and healthier home environment. Rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting harbor a lot of yuck if not properly cleaned and it makes sitting on the floor or walking barefoot really
I recommend people choose flat-weave area rugs for high-use
rooms. If there are young children who play on the floor, a low-pile carpet
with a premium rug pad creates a soft, cushy place to be.
The rug shown here has a very low pile. But if anyone wanted to sit on the floor, it'd be comfortable enough for them to do so.
Bedrooms are a nice place to have a high-pile or shag area rug, but it should surround only the bed and not reach the far expanses of the space.
The rug shown here has a very low pile. But if anyone wanted to sit on the floor, it'd be comfortable enough for them to do so.
Bedrooms are a nice place to have a high-pile or shag area rug, but it should surround only the bed and not reach the far expanses of the space.
The type of pile you choose should be based on how large
your entry is and how far from the door you can place your rug. Many a person
has gotten the front door stuck on the entry rug! Entry rugs work best if
they are flat weave or have a very low pile for this reason.
