Last week I posted the lovely pictures of the OWL rug in the store…..I thought it would be suiting to talk more about rugs and what a fabulous addition to your home they can be!
- NEW!!!Hooked & Tufted “Rise & Shine” Rug
- Elegant, Rich, Cozy Rug
Fall and Winter will be coming around the corner in a couple of months…..Area rugs seem to be more popular during this cooler time of year! A rug can enhance a room in many ways
- Cozy up a room
- Ground a seating area
- Add pattern and texture
- Create a focal point
- Add a splash of colour
- Define a space
- Set the mood and tone of a space
- Complete a room’s overall appearance
- Add layering and fullness
- Add visual interest
Is your living room lacking any of these features? You might want to think about getting an area rug! Don’t be overwhelmed! It’s really not that hard to find one…..
If the room in question is fairly neutral you might want to pick an area rug that “adds a splash of colour” to your space! You could also try a Jute rug to add some texture, if you are wanting to keep the room’s neutral palette. You might also enjoy a stripe or pattern in the rug to add some “visual interest” to your space. The striped or patterned rug could have colour or be a very neutral tone on tone look. There are so many choices out there……..
- Dandelion – Cornflower
- Dandelion – Green
- Dandelion – Persimmon
Figuring out the right size of a rug in relation to your room and furniture stumps most people. It’s okay…….you are not alone. Firstly, (in a living room) it is always a good idea to have your coffee table sitting completely on the rug. The size of the rug should be at least the length or your sofa….longer if possible. Most or all of the furniture should have their front legs on the rug. The room might have a sofa, a love and two chairs……..the majority of these pieces should have at least their front feet on the rug. One accent chair could be slightly off to the side with an ottoman, but try if you can to have the rug belong to the complete look of the room……….otherwise the furniture does not appear to be in a “grouping” and you will not be “grounding your seating area”. ……if you are wanting your area rug to be a huge one that covers most of your room, then your furniture should all be completely situated on the rug. This would be my favourite look!
Dining Rooms are very straight forward! You should be looking for a rug , that when the dining chairs are pulled out all the way, they are still ON the rug. You can have some really great fun with the pattern, colour and texture of the rug you choice. Considering that the dining table would be of solid wood or glass in most cases…….you have a clean palette to work with. Not much to get in the way of any rug you absolutely LOVE.
Let me know if you have any questions about your own struggles with rug sizes and choices. I’d love to help.
Most common rug sizes for specific rooms are:
- 2 x 3 (back doors, kitchens, bathrooms)
- 3 x 5 (entrance ways, laundry rooms, offices, nursery)
- 4 x 6 (sitting areas, bedrooms)
- 5 x 8 (bedrooms, small tv rooms, offices)
- 6 x 9 (living, dining rooms)
- 8 x 10 (living, dining rooms)
- 2′6″ x 8′ Runner (hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens)
- Round (entrance, kids rooms, nursery)
- custom sizes are sometimes available
- Campagna 100% Wool Runner
I hope you are feeling inspired to choose a rug for your own home! 
