I used to go into my apartment rooms, stopped mid-stride and pondered on what seemed to be missing - my living room, den, bedroom and study looked fine to me, but there was something amiss that I couldn't put my fingers on until I went over to a friend's house for her birthday dinner. The realization dawned on me like a real Eureka moment. I was missing the art of rug decoration! Her place looked simple yet so refreshing, in that every room is different from the other - from formal to casual and cheery to artsy. She didn't have to change her wall paint or go crazy with the furnishings. All she had were pretty area rugs of various sizes, designs and colors. I chose to follow her example.
Rugs are wonderful in the way they bring together all the contents of a room and bring a warm glow and a cozy appearance to any space. Placing your rug correctly is like solving a puzzle, it fits just right. If you would like to know how to place a rug well, you will find some useful suggestions here.
Color, patterns and the texture of a rug are subjective issues as they depend on personal taste and preferences. There are no firm rules, but there are ways to place certain rugs to best effect. Smaller rugs can be placed anywhere but since large rugs often define the appearance and style of a room, it is essential to follow some guidelines while placing it.
In placing a rug under a coffee table or a sofa, have two to three inches of space behind the table or the sofa's front area and have the back legs on the floor. If you have a big rug, placing the entire table or sofa on the rug is the way to go.
Choosing the right size for your rug is a vital point. Measure your desired space so you'll know which rug has the accurate size. A too big or too small rug will not do. It messes up the whole interior aspect.
Use a rug size which allows 8 inches of the floor to be exposed around it. Centralize your rug properly.
Large rugs are often placed in the dining area - here, they should extend 24 inches beyond the edges of the table. This allows people to move their dining chairs around comfortably without moving off the rug area.
A rug sized 4 X 6 feet, 5 X 8 feet, or 5 to 7 feet with a round or hexagonal shape is good for defining a seating area in a large room. Arrange the chairs in such a manner so that you don't have more than two feet of rug behind the chairs.
Before purchasing a large rug, don't ever disregard measurements. Don't underestimate its importance no matter how boring it may sound. Consider the space or areas to be covered. Will there be enough to get in and out the door without any problem of uneven surface? Will there be an allowance as not to get friction from an electrical output? You can't just cut and scrap a rug (think about the money spent!) but you can modify through proper placement. Thus, familiarizing yourself with the space is crucial.
My rugs are now adorning rooms in my apartment and I love how they look. I admire too my friend's rugs and how they enhance her place. Placing rugs correctly can truly help you achieve your dream of having the perfect house.
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