Tuesday, December 17, 2013

How To Pick Out The Best Contemporary Area Rug For You

By Eugenia Dickerson


Choosing a perfect contemporary area rug to use in a room can sometimes be quite a daunting task. With what often seems like a truly unlimited supply of different styles, types and colors; picking one can be difficult. Often a good thing to do is to take your time following some simple steps to help decide what rug will be the best one to put in your room.

One of the first things is deciding on the best color for your rug. This could seem like a simple task, but really involves more than simply getting matching colors. It is often a good thought to get various contrasting shades and tones so they bond with and also pulls together design elements of the rooms your rugs are in. In many cases using rugs with a distinct pattern works too.

The overall design is also an vital aspect. It is typically an extension of the person's ideas and general personality. Conservative rugs are typically used in formal areas while flamboyant ones get used in more leisure type areas. General geometric patterns are used in modern areas. Most people like using floral patterns and colors in their domestic areas like the hallways and kitchen.

Something many people often forget to consider is the different effects the rug's texture can have. This is what can really add warmth to a room based on how it feels. Wool rugs with large louse piles are often warm and inviting, while the same rug with small tight piles will not be.

The materials which are used to craft them are generally divided into 2 different categories. They are basically natural and man made. Simple Wool is typically one of the most used of the natural fibers. It is quite strong, dyes well and is very durable. Another natural fiber which has gained increasingly widespread use is cotton. It has properties very close to wool fibers and it can also be washed or dried far easier.

An example of man made fibers companies use are polypropylene and nylon. These man made fibers are inexpensive to make and use. They are also easier to clean than natural fibers are. Several critics believe they lack a natural warmth natural fibers possess. They are not as eco-friendly to make as a natural fiber. Some companies have been successful blending man made and natural and man made fibers for their rugs.

Two other factors that are generally tied together are their size and quality. Typically the larger rugs are the more their quality will go down. Though sometimes larger more expensive rugs can have great quality. It is always critical not to overwhelm an area they will go into. Generally a smaller rug is a better value.

Patterned rugs are typically good at hiding smaller stains. A high quality contemporary area rug can generally cost more money to purchase so always get the best quality one you have budgeted for. Sometimes by choosing a smaller one you can save enough capital that you are able to ultimately get a far better quality piece for your room.




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