Discover how to choose rugs for your home. Here are a few design tips.
One of the most common interior design trends we have seen over the last 30 years is placing rugs within the home. Part of my job involves advising people on which type or style of rug will be best for their home, and you would be very surprised at the number of times I am asked these types of questions.
To try and aid this process a little, this article will go through in detail some tips on how you can place rugs throughout the home. I will go through popular materials for different rooms within the home, and what style of rug would be best depending on the function of the rug. So, without further ado, let’s get to it!
Rugs for the Living Room
Let’s start with one of the most common rooms in the home to feature rugs regularly, the living room! You will not be surprised to learn that there are many different materials and styles for living room rugs.
The most popular option for the living room is a natural fiber rug, for instance, organic cotton, bamboo, sisal, jute, etc. Of course, there are some synthetic options available if you prefer to go down this route, including polypropylene and polyester! These fibers can give you the same look and feel as wool rugs, often for a more cost-effective price.
In terms of the best style of rug for your living room. The ideal style would be a shaggy rug. These types of rugs offer the best blend of durability and comfort. One of the main things you need from a living room rug is for it to add feelings of warmth and comfort to a room! Shaggy rugs do this perfectly.
Kitchen Ideas
Many people do not realize that – kitchen rugs are an option! Not only are they a great option for your home, but they are also growing in popularity almost year on year. They offer the perfect way to protect your flooring from spillages (very common in the kitchen), and they can also protect your floor from the high foot traffic that kitchens receive.
The best material for your kitchen rug is going to be synthetic fiber such as nylon, polyester, or polypropylene. All of these man-made fibers are resistant to water-based stains, incredibly durable, and able to cope with being placed in high footfall areas with ease and they can come in an almost limitless range of colors and patterns to suit any kitchen.
The crucial element for your kitchen rug is the style. This all depends on what you will be using the rug for. If you are going to place your rug in the kitchen itself with lots of foot traffic and spillages, then you should select a rug with very durable and stain-resistant material, as well as no to a low pile. If your rug is going to be placed under a dining table as part of a kitchen/diner, then you have a larger choice as you can choose any pile length to suit you.
Rugs in the Bedroom
Perhaps one of, if not the most common, room in the home to place a rug in. I have lived in many homes over the years, and cannot think of one that did not have a rug in the bedroom. They go perfectly when placed underneath a bed, with the sides and end sticking out just enough to place your feet onto the rug when you sit on your bed at the beginning or the end of the day.
In terms of the material for your bedroom rug, you have many great choices here! If you want to go for a natural fiber, then organic cotton and bamboo are your best options here. These natural materials are soft underfoot which adds feelings of comfort and warmth to the room the rug is placed in.
If you prefer a synthetic fiber, your best option is polyester. This material ensures taller pile rugs are resistant to crushing, which means your rugs will stay plump and shaggy for extended periods.
The best style, undoubtedly, for your bedroom is to go with a shaggy rug. The length of the pile is completely down to you and your interior design, but bedrooms need to be warm and comfortable! Shaggy rugs are a great way to promote these feelings in any room they are placed in, specifically the bedroom!
Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor rugs are also becoming more and more popular since more and more people spend time relaxing outside of their homes in their gardens. They also host events, such as family get-togethers and BBQs with friends. All of this means an outdoor rug is a fantastic option. Coming with limitless colors and styles, you can be sure to find an outdoor rug to match your existing décor.
There is a wide array of natural and synthetic materials that make a great outdoor rug. In terms of natural fibers, you can choose bamboo, jute, or sisal. And if you are after a synthetic material for your outdoor rug, you have the choice of polypropylene, polyester, or nylon. All of these materials, whether they are natural or synthetic are spot-cleaned easily, resistant to fading, and durable which means they can cope with high amounts of foot traffic!
The best style for your outdoor rug would be a rug with no pile, which means no shagginess. This makes the rug easier to clean, but it also means that it will work with a wide array of styles and functions. Whether you are placing it under your outdoor coffee table, or you are standing on one whilst BBQ-ing. A rug with no pile makes perfect sense.
Conclusion
So, there you have it, a detailed guide as to the best rug styles and materials to place in each room of the home. Whether you are looking to completely overhaul your interior design and buy a rug for every room of your house, or you are simply looking for an inexpensive natural fiber rug for your living room, there is something for you in this article.
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