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Using Large Area Rugs as Wall Decorations

admin — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:33:16 +0000

When it comes to quick, easy and inexpensive decorating, using area rugs is a great choice. This type of flooring is durable, easy to use, and versatile. In fact, many homeowners find themselves pleasantly surprised at the difference an area rug can make to their home’s décor. If your aim is to add warmth and charm make the room seem bigger, or create a focal point, you’ll probably be able to accomplish all of these goals with a good rug. But did you know that rugs aren’t just for the floor? They can also be used as decorative wall hangings. This is the best way to display more expensive and antique rugs.

If your home happens to have a two story entry way, this is an ideal location for a large area rug wall hanging. The rug will be more decorative and impressive than a large, framed picture or mirror. Since rugs are usually lavishly designed and colored, it will add a deeper level of style than paint alone would be able to achieve. Entryways are the first place a visitor to your home will see, so having a rug decoration will do well to give a good first impression. If your home doesn’t have an entryway big enough to accommodate a rug, don’t worry. Any large room in your house is a candidate for using rug wall hangings.

Just as a rug should fit well on the floor, it should also be well suited for the wall it hangs on. The best way to know what size is best is to take measurements of the wall you want the rug on. There should be one or two feet of exposed wall around the entire rug once it’s hung. This has the nice effect of accenting the rug and making the entire wall one big framed decoration. If the rug is something you’d really like to showcase, consider adding some track lighting to really light it up.

Once you’ve found the right width and length, be sure to choose a well designed and colorful rug. Since the rug will be up high and more visible, it doesn’t make sense to choose a plain patterned rug. Those types of rugs are more suited for the floor, if you use them at all. When it comes to walls, the more intricate the design the better the look will be. The market does offer rugs specifically for wall decorating, but any ornate rugs will work well. These are a great way to add color to the room without ever picking up a paintbrush. Oftentimes, a great rug hanging can become a interesting conversation piece.

Be sure to have enough extra help on hand to ensure the hanging process goes smoothly. Rug hanging systems can be found online, at most rug shops, and even some craft stores. If your rug is smaller, two-sided tape might suffice. If you purchase at a rug shop, be sure to let the salesperson know what you’re trying to do so they can help you choose the right system for your circumstance. Once the rug is up, make sure it lays flat against the wall and is level. Most of the time the rug only needs to be secured at the top, but if it refuses to lay flat, you’ll have to secure the bottom as well. If the rug falls off the wall, don’t worry. It won’t be damaged and there will be no broken glass from picture frames to deal with. The rug can just be put back up and secured even better.

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The Benefits of Large 9×12 Area Rugs

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:51:02 +0000

Larger sized area rugs may be heavy and bulky, but once placed on the floor, they cover a lot of space where needed. They also provide protection to wood floors and a nice decorative touch to your home.

9×12 area rugs add extra floor padding such as on thin or worn out carpeting. For renters who are not permitted to lay carpet or for homeowners who simply cannot afford to place new carpeting throughout the house, large rugs offer an alternative at a much lower cost.

Rugs are sold in a wide range of colors and styles. Some are solid colors and others have elaborate designs or graphics. For covering a large floor space, try using a 9 x 12 sized rug. In living rooms, depending on square footage, rugs may appear to be a centerpiece, but will take up a lot more floor space in small rooms.

Area rugs are decorative, but also functional since they protect hardwood floors and help keep your feet warm during the winter. Children who love to run and play with socks on their feet will be less likely to slip and fall on a rug in comparison to running on a slippery floor.

The best way to know if a 9 x 12 rug will be the best choice is to measure the width and length of the room where it will be placed. If the room measures smaller than the rug, then it will not be the best option.

Interior decorators may advise use of rugs to change the overall appearance of your living room and bedrooms. Benefits of rugs include not having to pay for carpeting and no expensive installation fees to pay to an installer.

Rugs cost considerably less than new carpeting in the home. 9 x 12 area rugs cover a large area of floor space. Along with covering and protecting hardwood or tile flooring, they also provide padding underfoot and a warmer surface to walk on in comparison to cold tiles.

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Area Rugs Made From Natural Fibers

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:22:04 +0000

The biggest question is: what constitutes the criteria of eco friendly area rugs? The answer simple. Eco friendly when it comes to carpets and rugs is about natural fibers and vegetable dyes versus chemical ones. It’s about having an item that is organic, meaning that it will eventually rot and return to being dirt instead of an indestructible pile of resin or fiber that never, or almost never, decomposes with age and the elements. It’s sort of like buying fresh fruit and vegetables versus canned items, or like using woven baskets and wood instead of metal. The problem is that people want outdoor rugs that never disintegrate even when subjected to rain, sun and other natural factors, while they still want to be environmentally friendly. These two concepts are diametrically opposed. Natural outdoor rugs will decompose. They will get moldy, they will get ruined by sun and rain and that is their charm. They are made from cotton, woven natural fibers and wool. The best ones simply are made so well they won’t rot too quickly, meaning the wool fibers are from high mountain Himalayan goats or sheep and the dyes are crafted in such way as to be strong enough to resist a certain amount of UV rays and dampness without fading.

Natural Couristan Outdoor Rugs

Something like the Couristan Chobi Peshawar Stone Wash Denim rug is a good option. Why? Because the colors and rug patterns are vibrant, handmade, all natural yet very durable because the natural dyes have been engineered to really penetrate the highland wool fibers that are exceptionally strong. The Chobi is one of those carpets that uses the traditional Turkoman knot, woven on horizontal looms and not just mass-produced in a factory. These are area rugs that are soft with a thick pile but are not harmful to the environment when it’s time to toss them out. As outdoor rugs, they are ideal because of their durability, although they are not indestructible or washable like the polyurethane versions that are impervious to almost everything.

Unfortunately, it’s expensive to be “green”. The smallest stone wash denim design that uses the Turkoman knot and is 100%wool costs almost $900.

A more affordable natural and eco friendly Couristan design is the Organique Hopi Trails that has unique motifs costs just under $70 for a small one, but not more than $700 for a large 6 foot by 9 foot model. Still not really cheap, but they are definetly more affordable considering that they are also hand-knotted organic and inspired by nomadic Bedouin and south African motifs, crafted from hand-spun jute that has been only partially dyed with natural or rustic colors that are earthy, tones that jute naturally accepts and offer a genuine tribal or ethnic flair to any outdoor space. Some of the names of the carpets and area rugs can give you an idea what they look like. For example Folklore, Adobe, Hopi Trails, Rock Falls and Pastures. Although these outdoor rugs are crafted from natural jute, they are pile carets that are soft to the touch.

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Practical Uses of Oval Area Rugs for Your Home

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:01:05 +0000

Living in the United States, home owners want our house to look good inside and out. We want to be able to express our own taste, personality and combine it with our sense of style. Here are some ways how we can use round or oval area rugs in our home both for its function and design.

Accidental Design

It’s quite unique when you say you have done something beautiful and it was accidental. Using area rugs to cover up spilled coffee stains on your floor or damages in your wall can be a great solution. It’s both useful and adds quite a bit of sense of style in your room.

Oval area rugs are perfect match for living rooms that make use of rectangular interior designs or furniture. They are aesthetically a good match because they are complete opposites. Putting a rectangular coffee table in the center of your living room on top of a beautiful medium sized oval area rug could be a great example. It will be a beautiful interior setup too.

Where to Buy Area Rugs

Finding oval area rugs could get tough if you are picky. The fastest and easiest way is to find the designs you want online. There are literally hundreds of websites selling area rugs and they come with matching pictures and descriptions for you to see. They are usually categorized through sizes and can be useful when you are still in the finding stage. If you can also try to visit some area rugs studios or demo stores so that you can actually see and feel the rug before buying it.

Once you have found a good area rug that you want to buy, you need to measure the space you have in your room or the area you want to put it. This is very important before ordering the rug. Just measure it and be accurate. Another thing to remember is to check for hidden shipping charges as this is one technique retailers take advantage of.

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What Type of Area Rug is Best for Me?

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:25:03 +0000

Area rugs are used for a large variety of purposes. Rugs are usually used to create a special look for the room and an area of the floor where you can walk with bare feet and keep your feet warm and cozy. Keeping your feet off the cold tiles is especially important in cold climates where everything is just freezing. Once you get your rug you can use it for virtually anything you want, but selecting an area rug can sometimes be quite a difficult task to accomplish. You will need one that will not look out of place and fit in with the room’s overall decoration style.

One particular thing you should be aware of when selecting a rug is the size, which is the most obvious thing to notice about a rug. Since area rugs are designed in so many different shapes, styles, and sizes, you will need to know exactly how big the rug should be in order to fulfill the task you have in mind for it. Remember to measure the empty space where you intend on placing your rug, write it down, and take it with you when you go shopping. This way you can easily show the sales person the size you need and make it much easier for you to find the perfect rug.

Once more thing that you should know is the style of the rug and room. If the rug looks somewhat out of place, you will need to make some arrangements. Consider the decorations in the room, does it match the rug? If it does than you scored, but if not, you will need to get a new rug. Don’t worry, there are many rug types to choose from that will help you achieve the perfect room style you’re looking for. Of course this does require a good deal of imagination and creativity, but with some help you can do it.

Just remember, before making any hasty decisions, do some research. Learn about rugs in general, learn what problems they can cause, how to clean them, etc. You need to be prepared or you may just have wasted allot of money on something that just caused nothing but trouble for you. Picking an area rug can be very easy, look for the right things, and make sure you’re getting exactly what you need for the price – you don’t want to waste any money.

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