Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rugs are made from a variety of natural and synthetic\nmaterials, each with their own pros and cons. Which material you choose will\nlargely depend on your budget, with a few other considerations as well.\nGenerally, wool is thought of as the most premium material for a rug and has a\nprice tag to match. Synthetic materials like polypropylene can be had for much\ncheaper, though they will likely not last as long as a premium wool rug. Natural\nplant fibers like sisal are popular for both indoor and outdoor rugs, but you\nshould avoid using jute outside. Jute is a natural fiber that is very\nabsorbent, and prone to mold and dry rot when left outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pile height<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The soft fibers that stand up off the backing of the rug are\nalso known as the \u201cpile.\u201d While\nhigh-pile rugs are generally softer and have a more interesting texture, they\nare also prone to showing wear and indentations from furniture. They also tend\nto be harder to clean. For high-traffic areas like a dining room or hallway, choose\na low-pile rug, saving high-pile rugs for areas like bedrooms where comfort is\na priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Color and design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The color and design of your rug will be largely up to\nyou\u2014there\u2019s no real rules here. Generally, cooler colors like blues, greens,\nand greys will help create a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere while\nbrighter colors can make the room look more exciting. Social media outlets like\nInstagram and Pinterest are great places to find inspiration and figure out\nwhat style you like. Don\u2019t be afraid to go off the beaten path, either. Using\ntraditional patterns in a modern home, for example, can create an exciting\ncontrast that is very on-trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choosing the right rug for each room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What rug you choose for each room of your home will largely\ndepend on the size of that room, the traffic level, and your personal style.\nYou should also consider the furniture you have in each room and bring that\ninto consideration as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living room rugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As stated above, a larger rug will tend to make the room look bigger, which is great in a place like the living room<\/a>. Just make sure to keep that 18 inches of exposed floor space! You should choose the largest rug possible while also considering furniture placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your seating area fills the entire room, it\u2019s recommended to position your furniture with the front two legs of each piece on the rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an open floor plan or very large room, however, a \u201cfloating layout\u201d with all legs of your furniture on the rug creates a frame that clearly defines the seating area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While comfort is a priority in the living room, it can have some of the highest traffic of any place in your home. Choosing a medium to low pile rug will save you the expense of cleaning or having to replace the rug when it inevitably wears out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP LIVING ROOM RUGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A dining room rug should follow the same basic sizing rules\nas a living room rug with special consideration given to the table and chairs.\nThe legs of the chairs should comfortably fit on the rug, even when pulled out\nfor people to sit down. This is a safety concern as well as a visual one\u2014if the\nback legs come off the rug, your guests might tip over backwards!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because there\u2019s often a lot of movement in a dining room, with lots of people moving chairs, getting up and down, and socializing, it\u2019s a good idea to stick to a low-pile rug. This is not only safer but will also be easier to clean in case of any spills that come from a night of entertaining guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP DINING ROOM RUGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three basic approaches to sizing a rug for a\nbedroom. Regardless of the one you take, you should follow these rules of\nthumb\u2014the bed should be the focus and the rug should extend 18-24 inches beyond\nit. If your budget and room allow it, you can place all the legs of your bed\nand its accompanying furniture like nightstands or benches on a large rug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More common, however, is to have the rug positioned\nperpendicular to the bed with 2\/3 of it on and 1\/3 off. This generally means\nyou\u2019ll need an 8\u2019 x 10\u2019 rug for a queen size bed and 9\u2019 x 12\u2019 for a king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last option is to put runners on each side of the bed.\nFor this to look right, make sure the runners do not extend past the end of the\nbed and are slightly wider than your nightstands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bedroom is a place where comfort is king. Since it is a low-traffic area, feel free to pick up a luxurious high-pile or even shag rug. Make it cozy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP BEDROOM RUGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As far as sizing goes, patios can be thought of as outdoor\nliving rooms. You\u2019ll want to get the largest rug your space and budget allows\nand arrange any furniture in a similar way as you would inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where outdoor rugs<\/a> differ is in their materials and construction. Outdoor rugs will typically be flatweave, meaning they have no pile. This makes them extremely easy to clean and less likely to show wear\u2014both important features when your rug will be exposed to the elements! While sisal is a popular natural fiber for outdoor rugs, jute should be avoided. Jute will absorb water, become discolored, and may even develop mold and dry rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHOP PATIO RUGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because dorms tend to be multi-purpose, serving as living, sleeping and sometimes dining spaces for multiple people at once, dorm room rugs<\/a> will have some special considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of high traffic levels and the usually temporary nature of dorm life, students should prioritize easy cleaning and low costs. This usually means buying a low-pile machine-made rug. Any lack of softness can be easily made up with a quality felt rug pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, you should choose the rug that speaks most to\nyou, but hopefully these tips will help you get started! If you have any other\ntips or examples of well-placed rugs, we\u2019d love to hear about it in the\ncomments or on our Instagram! And when you\u2019re ready to buy your next rug, make\nsure to check out our huge online collection of area rugs for every room of\nyour home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Living](\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rugs-sizingquide-08.png\")
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Dorm room rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What rug will you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n