It can be a real challenge when decorating with rugs. You may not find the right look and feel that you were trying to achieve. There are a few general tips to help you place rugs correctly in any room.
In the large room, a rug can be used as the center point 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.
When buying a rug for the dining area you want to measure the top of your dining room table and then add at least two feet all around. This will give you an idea of how large your rug must be. You want to be able to scoot the dining room chairs back and still be on the carpet.
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.
If you have an empty area in front of your fireplace or a bookshelf you may want to try centering a rug in front of it. When you add a rug it helps to give life and decor to that particular area and compliments the rest of the room instead of taking over it. You may want to consider an oriental rug for these areas.
When selecting a rug you may want to lean more toward hand woven rugs instead of rugs made by machines. They are more durable and made better. If you have a rug in a high traffic area you will want to choose dark colored tones in your rug to hide the traffic paths. - 29954
In the large room, a rug can be used as the center point 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.
When buying a rug for the dining area you want to measure the top of your dining room table and then add at least two feet all around. This will give you an idea of how large your rug must be. You want to be able to scoot the dining room chairs back and still be on the carpet.
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.
If you have an empty area in front of your fireplace or a bookshelf you may want to try centering a rug in front of it. When you add a rug it helps to give life and decor to that particular area and compliments the rest of the room instead of taking over it. You may want to consider an oriental rug for these areas.
When selecting a rug you may want to lean more toward hand woven rugs instead of rugs made by machines. They are more durable and made better. If you have a rug in a high traffic area you will want to choose dark colored tones in your rug to hide the traffic paths. - 29954
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