Showing posts with label Contemporary Rugs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contemporary Rugs. Show all posts

Monday 20 August 2012

How to Choose the Perfect Contemporary Rug for You

Contemporary rugs have been all over the place and have been chosen to be the best rug for home and offices by all the leading interior designers all over the world. There are thousands of contemporary rugs to choose from. There are hundreds of available places to purchase contemporary rugs online as well. However, before deciding to buy one, make sure that you know the best type of contemporary rug that suits your personality and your place, this way, you can get the most out of your money and you can improve the look of your home as well! Here are some tips on how to shop for the best contemporary rug for you!

Tip 1: Measure the Space that Will be Occupied with the Rug

Measure the space where you will place your rug. Then from there, measure how big you want your contemporary rug to be. Measure the dimensions carefully and don't estimate. Be really accurate so you won't waste time in buying and returning the wrong rug. If your space is small, then buy a small rug, if your office or home is big, then you will need a relatively bigger rug as well.

Tip 2: Foot Traffic

Assess your home and office. How many people visit your home? Is there a lot of foot traffic? If there is high foot traffic, then you will need a rug that is very durable. Contemporary rugs are made of many various materials. If there are kids and pets at home, make sure you buy a rug that is easy to clean and that is low maintenance. If you don't have kids and pets around, then you can opt for really high end rugs that are made of various materials.

Tip 3: Design of Your Rug

This is probably one of the most important things you need to take note of. If you have started searching for rugs, you probably know that there are various kinds of contemporary rugs. You should consider the type of furniture that you have. There are basic rules when it comes to combining the colors of your rugs and furniture. There should be one theme that is followed. For example, if your theme focuses on grey and greens, then your rug should be that color as well. If you your wall decorations are wavy and abstract, go for plain contemporary rugs with simple designs. If the decoration in your house is plain and simple, then choose rugs with geometric designs and patterns. The designs to choose from are endless. There are even contemporary rugs with fused designs. This basically means that your whole rug will be a combination of different kinds of rugs. Decide between being fresh and colorful to being black and formal. There are also rugs designed for icons like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and a lot more that show their faces in white and with a plain colored background.

Buying a contemporary rug is very easy. Consider these tips along with your budget and you should not have a problem. Enjoy shopping!