A rug is to a room what a well-fitted belt or stylish shoes are to an outfit. It can mellow the look of a space or make it pop, but whatever the style, it can be a game-changer in terms of how a room looks and feels.
A woven textile that covers a floor to soften the sound of footsteps. A rug is smaller than a carpet, which covers an entire room’s floor. In a home, rugs are typically placed in high-traffic areas, such as foyers, living rooms and bedrooms. Rugs also serve as anchors for furniture, tying the room together.
In the world of rug, there are many choices — from natural fibers such as sisal or seagrass to synthetic materials like polypropylene or polyester (often called PET). Depending on the needs of your family and lifestyle, these rugs can be found in a range of price points, from a few hundred dollars to more than $500.
The key to choosing a rug is to consider its placement as you would an artwork. “The rug should balance the room as a piece of art would be balanced on a wall,” says Dobrovolny. “It should also anchor the other pieces of furniture in the room, much as a large frame would anchor the other pieces that hang on the wall.”
Dark hardwood or laminate floors tend to drain color from a room, but a runner rug in a lighter tone can add a pop of brightness and freshness. A rug can also help lower ambient noise, especially when paired with an appropriate rug pad. It’s also important to note that, according to feng shui and related beliefs, soft surfaces slow the flow of energy through a room, so a rug can be helpful in keeping a home calm and peaceful.
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