When you spend hours on Amazon, Pinterest, and interior design blogs looking for new ways to decorate your home, the possibilities may seem endless. However, there’s one important limitation every homeowner has to consider: budget. Most of us need to set and firmly stick to a spending limit for our annual home renovations and updates.
Area rugs are a low-effort way to elevate the classiness and comfort of your interior design projects. So today, we’re discussing the 4 questions you need to ask yourself as you search for affordable rugs.
What is my total renovation budget?
When buying the right rug for your home, it’s important to do some math and calculate your total renovation and decor budget. Once you know that number, ask yourself about all the possible expenses that could arise: do your walls need a new coat of paint? Do you need to reupholster the couch, or replace it completely? Do you need to rip up the shag carpeting to reveal the beautiful hardwood beneath?
After you’ve written down every step of your renovation process, decide what percentage of your total budget you want to spend on each aspect. For example, if you’re only able to spend $5,000 on interior design this year, you don’t want to spend 90% of that on your rug if you also have to redo the floors or remove a wall.
What décor do I already have?
Even if you want your home to have a completely different aesthetic, keep as much of your old decor as possible. That way, you won’t be tempted to spend your whole budget on small things like lamps or picture frames. Once you know which pieces you want to keep, you can use them as a guide to determine what size, color, and style of rug will best suit your needs.
You should also keep some general design tips in mind. For instance, if your personal style is sleek and modern with neutral colors, simple abstract designs may work best for you. Alternatively, if you want to create a homey, historical feel, an antique or vintage rug can highlight the unique details of your decor.
What size rug do I need?
Choosing a rug in your price range often depends on the dimensions of your room and how you want to utilize the rug in your space. Do you want to cover most of your floor with the rug, or will it act as a small centerpiece near your fireplace? Do you want the front legs of your furniture to sit on the rug, or should the edges of the rug extend past the rear legs?
It’s important to remember that size is often a factor in the cost of a rug. Generally speaking, the larger the rug, the higher the price tag. Other aspects such as age and materials also affect the price, so be sure to talk to a trusted rug dealer about your specific budget and needs.
Who should I buy my new rug from?
Finally, when choosing a rug that fits both your room and your budget, make sure you know the pros and cons of buying from both rug dealers and big-box retailers.
If you want to purchase a high-quality piece that will last for years, stick to retailers who specialize in rugs made from high-end materials. It may be a big expense up-front, but well-made pieces can last for years. Spending more on your rug this year will leave more of next year’s budget available for future projects. However, if you need to spend less on a rug and more on other aspects of the renovation, big-box retailers are a viable option.
One down-side of buying from big-box retailers is that generally speaking, they’re more focused on overall sales volume than on customer satisfaction. In addition to selling handmade rugs with a unique history, reputable rug dealers are more understanding of financial limitations and will work closely with you to find reasonably priced options.
Find your new area rug at Rug Source!
With our decades of experience in the industry, the team at Rug Source can help you choose the right area rug for your budget. You can send our team a message here or call 980-819-7373 to get started.
