A rug is a woven piece of fabric that covers part of a floor. It’s a great way to add color and texture and reduce noise. But it’s also an important functional element that helps to keep your floors warm in winter and cool in summer. It also catches dirt and debris, keeping your carpeting and floors cleaner and safer for kids and pets.
It’s easy to take rugs for granted, but they are a critical design element that can change the mood and feel of a room. And it’s important to understand the different factors that go into finding and arranging a rug for maximum style impact.
Rugs come in a wide range of styles, colors and textures, with different pile heights and manufacturing processes. For example, a hand-knotted wool rug has a longer, denser pile and can be more durable than machine-made or hand-tufted rugs.
Handmade rugs are made from natural fibers, such as wool, hemp, cotton and silk, which are often softer and emit fewer harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than synthetics. They also offer a broader selection of timeless color and texture options.
When choosing a rug for a living room, Thompson recommends selecting one large enough to allow all the main furniture pieces to sit on it comfortably or for at least the front legs of the chairs to remain on it. For the bedroom, he advises selecting a rug that is at least as long as the width of the bed and extends past the front feet of the nightstands.
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