When you’re looking for a new rug for your living room, you have a lot of factors to consider, including shape, size, style, history, and materials. To help you navigate the vast array of choices, we’ve assembled a quick and easy guide so you can make an informed decision.
Rectangular Rugs
Let’s start with the most common type: rectangle rugs. These are sometimes called area rugs, and their sizing can be as small as a 5×7 or as large as a “palace-sized” option, with dimensions easily topping 13×17! Rectangular rugs may be the best option for you if you have a living room that’s relatively open or connects to other parts of your home.
Runner Rugs
So what about runner rugs? These are typically more narrow — usually 2 to 3 feet — with varying lengths (sometimes upward of 15 feet or more). While most homeowners place runner rugs in hallways, bathrooms, and staircases, runner rugs can create a path from the door to the kitchen or act as an accent piece beneath a beautiful coffee table. The options are endless!
Round or Square Rugs
Round rugs have many benefits, not the least of which is making a small room feel larger. Consider purchasing a round rug if you live in a small open-plan apartment or have a small living room. It can offset some of the feeling of claustrophobia while adding a sense of class and elegance to your living areas.
Square rugs are similar to round rugs in that they act great as a “centering” piece. Most of these will be under 10 feet across, meaning they can work great alone or with a secondary rug in your living room.
Rugs from Every Time & Culture
We could spend hours discussing the nuances and variations between different rug styles and families. There are Persian Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Turkish Rugs, Modern and Contemporary options, Shag, and many more. Some of those categories even include sub-families such as Oushak and Heriz Serapi.
Each category has its unique style, so it’s essential to see what general direction you want to go with your rug’s design.
Lastly, many of our handmade rugs include one of three materials. Those are:
- Wool
- Silk
- Cotton
In addition, high-quality rug weavers often prefer natural vegetable dyes. These are both eco-friendly as well as better for your family’s health.
Rug Sizing
Our fourth component in choosing the right living room rug is sizing. How big of a rug do you want? Should it cover the entire floor, leaving a few inches on each edge of exposed flooring? Or do you only want it in the sitting areas? There’s no right or wrong answer; just be sure you don’t choose a rug that’s too big, or it’ll curl up along the sides of your walls.
Find the perfect living room rug at Rug Source!
With this guide to choosing the right living room rug, you should be well on your way to finding the right option for your home. But if you still need assistance, we’re here to help. Call our team at 980-819-7373 or send them a message here with your details, and they’ll follow up soon with more info and a few suggestions!
