Things to Consider When Using Rugs For Decoration

Using smaller-than-room-size rugs to highlight particular areas in a room can be challenging if not daunting, due to several subjective factors that affect the choice of rugs and their placement. However, as in many instances there are ‘rules’ or norms that may be followed when placing rugs in a room. Some of these are the following:

In the sala or large room, a rug can be used as the centerpoint for a few chairs and a small table to create a cozy ‘corner’ in a. A 4′ x 6′ or 5′ x 7′ hexagonal or round rug of low-key pattern and lighter color will be appropriate. Usually at least the front legs of the chairs are placed on the rug to have the feet of sitting people on the rug also. However, the rear legs of the chairs may also be on the rug if the rug is large, but do not let more than two feet of the rug extend behind the rear legs.

Before buying a rug for a dining table, measure the table top and add at least two feet all around (up to 30 inches) to get the minimum size of the rug. This will allow the person to move the chair back or forward without the chair legs being off the rug. If the legs get off the rug when it is moved back, the chair legs may push the rug edge up when the chair is pushed forward, creating a possible trip hazard for the person. Thus, most preferable dining room rugs extend to the rear legs of all chairs surrounding the table.

However, china cabinets, serving tables or other items of furniture should not rest on the rug.

A full sized rug is not recommended in the bedroom because a large part of the rug will be hidden by the bed and inspection for insect attack may not be readily possible. The rug may be already heavily damaged by moths but no remedial action is done because inspecting it is too much of a hassle. Using several small rugs at the foot of the bed and at the sides may be more appropriate and less expensive to boot.





A bedroom rug need be centered in the room but equal spaces between its two or three sides and the wall will give the same effect.

Rugs can enhance an empty space in front of a fireplace or bookcase, or the middle of a room. It adds color and some personality or mood to the space that expresses an ambience. When selecting a rug for a particular blank space, choose one that will complement the order or motif of the nearby wall panels and furniture or brighten the space up. An Oriental rug will be incongruent, for example, in a room whish motif is chrome and leather.

Also, select a rug of hardy materials that can sustain heavy usage when placing it where human traffic is high. Machine-made rugs are less sturdy than handmade ones, and darker colors or tones are preferable. They show traffic patterns less obviously.

Interior Design experts all agree that it is essential to use area rugs. One of the most popular is the Dynamic Rugs Mystique Cayenne 2018-7010 Rug.

Things to Consider When Using Rugs For Decoration
By Sarah Crosset