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.
Adorning a living space with a well-chosen rug can have an effect on the room's ambiance and people's impression, including yours. To better utilize a rug as an important decorative material, know some basic information on how to properly position a rug.
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.
Now on to rug placement - rugs are usually placed under furniture. The most common are the coffee table, side table and couch. The rule of thumb is to allot some allowance so that all of the furniture will be taken in on the rug. Meaning, no extra leg is in contact with the bare floor. However, in case of a smaller rug (taking into account the budget), you can place the furniture on the center with two or three inches space behind the front legs. Therefore the back legs of the table will reach the bare floor but because of its centered placement maintains a balanced look.
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.
Purchase a rug that has eight inches of extra space for the bare floor. You're not looking at wall-to-wall carpeting, so no need to go overtly excited in covering the entire flooring.
For furniture set like the dining table, use bigger size rugs with at least twenty-four inches beyond the edges of the table. This gives space for the chairs so that when people move them back to stand or sit down, the chairs are still included in the rug surface. No left-out drama in your dining room.
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.
Pause before you make up your mind about buying a large rug. Think about the size. Will the entrance door have enough clearance? Will the rug hinder any air vents or electric plugs? Make a checklist of all the details that can affect the placement of your rug. Planning ahead is the ONLY way to avoid mistakes. Remember, you cannot cut or modify the structure of the rug and a large rug is a heavy investment. If not placed well, the whole room's appearance can be adversely affected.
Rugs are used everywhere - their unique qualities have made them very popular in homes all over the world. They are available in various colors, sizes and patterns to adorn any room, and if you place your rugs correctly, the beauty of your home will be greatly enhanced.
Adorning a living space with a well-chosen rug can have an effect on the room's ambiance and people's impression, including yours. To better utilize a rug as an important decorative material, know some basic information on how to properly position a rug.
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.
Now on to rug placement - rugs are usually placed under furniture. The most common are the coffee table, side table and couch. The rule of thumb is to allot some allowance so that all of the furniture will be taken in on the rug. Meaning, no extra leg is in contact with the bare floor. However, in case of a smaller rug (taking into account the budget), you can place the furniture on the center with two or three inches space behind the front legs. Therefore the back legs of the table will reach the bare floor but because of its centered placement maintains a balanced look.
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.
Purchase a rug that has eight inches of extra space for the bare floor. You're not looking at wall-to-wall carpeting, so no need to go overtly excited in covering the entire flooring.
For furniture set like the dining table, use bigger size rugs with at least twenty-four inches beyond the edges of the table. This gives space for the chairs so that when people move them back to stand or sit down, the chairs are still included in the rug surface. No left-out drama in your dining room.
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.
Pause before you make up your mind about buying a large rug. Think about the size. Will the entrance door have enough clearance? Will the rug hinder any air vents or electric plugs? Make a checklist of all the details that can affect the placement of your rug. Planning ahead is the ONLY way to avoid mistakes. Remember, you cannot cut or modify the structure of the rug and a large rug is a heavy investment. If not placed well, the whole room's appearance can be adversely affected.
Rugs are used everywhere - their unique qualities have made them very popular in homes all over the world. They are available in various colors, sizes and patterns to adorn any room, and if you place your rugs correctly, the beauty of your home will be greatly enhanced.
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