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Area Rug Buying Guide

Rugs Offer Benefits Beyond Style

Area rugs can be that finishing touch for a room’s design and style. The perfect rug can tie the room together, bringing together all of the furniture and decor, while also making subtle colors of your room pop. 

But area rugs serve more purposes than just style: they can define separate spaces in your home, protect your glamorous wood floors and provide some sound absorption. And who doesn’t love sinking their toes into a plush rug? What does all of this amount to? A more comfortable, stylish, and personalized home.

Factors to Consider When Shopping for Rugs

  • What room is the rug for?
  • Is it a high traffic area?
  • Do you have pets or children in this area?
  • Will you be eating in this area?
  • Do you have furniture picked out for this area?
  • We reccomend measuring both your room and furniture before deciding what size rugs best suits your space.

Tips for Caring for Your Rug

  • Rotate your rug once a year.
  • Vacuum your rug with care, make sure your vacuum is set to the right height.
  • Use a rug pad to help with durability.

Common Rug Layouts
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The Living Room
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All Legs On

For this look we recommend either a 9' x 12' or a 11' x 14' rug.

Two On, Two Off

For this look we suggest a 6' x 9' or 8' x 10' rug.

All Legs Off

This look typically works best with a 4' x 6' or 5' x 7' rug.

The Bedroom

For a bedroom with a Queen Bed we suggest a 8' x 10' rug while a King Bed likely requires a 9' x 12' rug.

The Dining Room

An 8' x 10' or 9' x 12' rug normally works best for this look though table leaves should also be considered.

Entryways and Hallways

Rug runners are perfect for entryways and hallways. We also recommend considering rugs for any seating areas.

Common Rug Shapes
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Runner
  • Perfect for entryways or hallways due to length
  • Brings personality and floor protection to hallways

Rectangle
  • Good for Living Rooms or Family Rooms
  • Good for Dining Rooms if you have a rectangle table

Square
  • Good for Living Rooms or Family Rooms
  • Good for Dining Rooms if you have a square table

Oval
  • Can work in dining room with a rectangle or oval table

Round
  • Good for entryways or hallways
  • Good for seating areas

Octagon
  • Can work well in dining room with a round or octagonal dining table

Types of Rug Construction
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Woven Rugs
  • Available in a variety of materials
  • Durable and good for high traffic areas

Braided
  • Mat-like without pile
  • No-backing making it reversible

Knotted
  • Higher quality and higher pricepoint
  • Heirloom quality durability

Other Rug Types
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Loomed
  • Lower price point with consistent quality
  • Can feature elaborate patterns
  • Most made with synthetic fibers so they're stain resistent
  • Great for low traffic areas

Hooked
  • Nubby, textured feel
  • Less prone to shedding
  • Good quality and durability

Tufted
  • Created by cutting off tops of loops of yarn to create a flat, plush surface and attached to latex backing
  • Budget-friendly and available in a variety of styles
  • Prone to shedding and may require regular vacuuming

Rug Materials
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Wool
  • Both durable and affordable
  • Naturally stain resistent
  • Good insulator for cold floors and has soft feel
  • Can be prone to shedding

Natural Fibers
  • Made from jute, sisal, bamboo, or sea grass
  • Used for flatweave or braided rugs
  • Eco-friendly and often more affordable rugs

Leather
  • Smooth and durable with cool underfoot feel
  • Stain resistant and can be easy to clean
  • Provides a rustic, western vibe to your home

Synthetic
  • Sylish and low cost alternative to materials like silk
  • Easy to care for and won't fade
  • Not as luxurious as natural fiber

Silk
  • Luxurious feel, but also expensive
  • Sheen and softness perfect for bedroom
  • Sensitive to moisture

Cotton
  • Low maintenance, easy to clean, and less likely to shed
  • Works in any room
  • Can be easily dyed

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