Rug is a broad term that refers to a large piece of fabric used to cover the floor and create a cozy mood in a room. Unlike carpet, which is typically installed by professionals and adhered to the floor with adhesives, rug is not attached and can be moved or swapped out easily. Rugs are also often made with natural materials, producing a lower environmental impact.
Historically, rugs were either yarn sewn, shirred or hooked. Yarn sewn rugs used scraps of material stitched to a base cloth or twill with thread, usually cotton, wool or hemp. The needle-worker could be artistic and creative in these rugs, with designs ranging from geometrics to floral patterns and full life scenes. Many rugs depicted what the maker knew, such as home, nautical or animal scenes. After the Civil War commercial patterns became available making these rugs very popular.
When selecting rug, one of the most important considerations is rug size and how it relates to furniture placement within the space. A rug that is too small may feel disconnected from the rest of the room, while a rug that is too large can overwhelm the furniture and lead to a disjointed layout. To avoid these issues, consider a rug that is slightly larger than the furniture, so that the front legs of the chairs and sofa sit on it, creating a cohesive seating arrangement. This size is commonly referred to as an 8’x10′ rug.
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