Saturday, February 1, 2014

What To Know Before You Buy Area Rugs Discounted

By Jayne Rutledge


The floor of your house provides the foundation on how the rest of the room will be set up. One of the best ways to spruce up a room is by adding a carpet to it. The carpet will help to harmonize different elements in the room and create a certain ambiance. That is why you should know how to buy the best mat when looking for area rugs discounted.

The size of the mat matters. The size should be large enough to cover the area which needs to be carpeted. If you want to use the carpet in the whole room, ensure to leave some margins between the carpet and the walls. If any furniture will rest on the mat, the carpet should be able to accommodate all the furniture, while leaving a few inches of margin around the furniture.

The cost of the carpet matters. The prices of mats vary, from cheap to expensive. It is up to you to determine what price range you are comfortable with. While doing this, do not sacrifice the quality of a mat over price. Good quality mats will last over a long period of time without needing frequent replacement. Decide the maximum amount of money you can afford to spend on a new carpet. However, be willing to be a bit flexible in case you find a carpet that you really like, which costs a bit more that you had planned to spend.

Consider the various style options that you can go for. There are traditional mats, contemporary mats and transitional mats. Contemporary designs tend to have simple pattern features. Traditional designs have complex patterns, while transitional designs are in between the two. You can choose to buy handmade mats or those woven using machines. Handmade designs tend to be more expensive than machine woven mats.

The color of the carpet is important. Since the mat is highly visible in a room, it is important that it fits in well with the rest of the color scheme of the room. To ensure that you get a color that is close to what you want, carry a swatch of fabric when going shopping and use it to compare the carpets you are interested in.

If you want the mat to be the center of attention in a room, then find a mat without any patterns. If you want the focal point of the room to be in another place, choose a patterned design for the mat. Patterned designs also do well in high traffic areas.

You can use one or more mats in a single room. Just ensure that the colors or patterns co-ordinate well. This will help to create spatial separation in the room. This works best in large rooms.

To have a good end result, take time to compare different types and sizes of carpets. Also, look at how different people have used mats in their homes. This will help you know which designs and types of mats work well in different situations. Purchase your area rugs discounted from credible sellers. This will assure you that you are getting quality products.




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