7 Tips to choose an area rug

1. Unless you are getting one custom made rug, rugs usually come in standard sizes; 4 x 6, 5 x 8, 6 x 9, 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 12 x 14, these rug sizes are common online.

Before you go shopping, take out your measuring tape and find out which one would be the best size for your space. Now that you know the standard sizes, it makes it easier to measure for each one to find out.

2. If your furniture is arranged in a square or your living room is a square shape, unless you want to order one custom made rug, find some broadloom that you like and get it cut and bound to size. Just know that most of it comes maximum 12 ft. wide you won’t want a seam in an area rug.

3. I have spoken to clients that say they have brought carpets home to try for years and never found the right one. Obviously if you are starting without furniture it won’t be that difficult; however if you need to coordinate with your existing furniture DO NOT leave home without a cushion (or fabric) from your sofa and chairs.

4. Which size is right for your space? This isn’t standard and depends on the arrangement of the room; however you don’t want your area rug to look like an island in the middle of the room.

It is okay to have one that is on the edge of your furniture feet or even right under them but it depends on your furniture. If you have a lot of leggy furniture and a large room than it may need to be defined with the area rug itself, like in this photo below:

5. Some websites offer a service where they will deliver the rugs and even lay them out for you in the hopes of selling it! Check to see if that option is available in your area.

6. If you are installing one in your dining room, make sure it is a minimum of 2 feet larger than the table going all the way around.

7. Sometimes you can get away with a smaller rug in the bedroom if you want to step out of bed onto cozy not cold. Just position it lengthwise underneath the bed (like this one below).

Hopefully this helps! There are a lot of living rooms out there without a warm and cozy rug to define the space so get shopping

How to Pick the Best Rug for You

Rug is the true focal point of a room. Picking out a rug can seem like a daunting task. Keep these few key tips in mind however, and you can achieve the utmost carpeting confidence.

1. When looking to fill a larger space, the rule of thumb is to pick a rug two feet shorter than the smallest wall. For example in a 10 X 12 room use the 10 foot wall as a reference. Also the doors in the room and make sure they don’t get stopped up on the rug.

2. Consider the furniture: It can be aesthetically pleasing and cost savvy to avoid “hiding” your rug under furniture. If you can buy a smaller rug that isn’t covered over by furniture in the room, do so. If not, make sure your rug is large enough to be seen on all sides.

3. People are often so hesitant to splurge on a rug for fear of damage, but fear no more! The rug is such an important piece of a room it’s key to seek out the best quality your budget will afford. To put the stain-conscious at ease, re-entertain the possibility of a fabric like wool. Over time wool handles wear and tear from heavy foot traffic, fresh air exposure and sunlight and proves to be the splurge you deserve.

4. Color is the obvious starting point here. If you already have a lot of color and pattern going on in your space, you might want to stick with a single-color rug, either a neutral or a shade which complements your existing furnishings. 

5. Texture is probably the most overlooked aspect when choosing a rug, but it shouldn't be. A room with a mix of different textures feels rich and layered, and an easy way to set this tone is by paying attention to the texture of your rug.

6. A rug should fit the size of your seating area (which is not necessarily the entire room) and be as large as possible within it. Ideally, all the furniture will be on the rug, but front legs only is a good and common center. 

If you want to get more information about rugs and its care then you can visit Casamero.com blog.

How to Choose an Awesome Area Rug

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.

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 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.