Antique Rugs
If you are on the hunt for antique rugs on sale, then your search for the best prices available online is over. At RugSource.com, we have vintage rugs for sale at prices that are as much as 80 percent below retail and 30 to 40 percent below the prices of our direct competitors.
At Rug Source, we make sure to go above and beyond each and every one of our clients’ expectations. We do this by not only providing an incredible selection of affordable antique area rugs, but also by being an active part of your shopping experience and helping you every step of the way. This type of personalized approach is something we know is crucial to every area rug shopper, because these purchasing decisions will always be dependent upon the precise preferences that are important to you.
Tips to Buying Antique Area Rugs
We are proud to offer antique Persian rugs and Oriental rugs for sale, and we’re also very proud to provide our clients with the very best value that's available to online area rug shoppers. We also know that purchasing one of our Antique Persian rugs or antique Oriental rugs is always a big step for many consumers because it represents a sizeable, long-term investment.
This is why we have put together this list of tips to assist you as you’re looking through our online selection of antique Persian rugs and vintage Oriental rugs. By following these tips whenever you’re in the market for antique area rugs for your home or workspace, you’ll ultimately be putting yourself in the very best position to make the best purchasing decision:
1) Start with the Antique Rug:
If it’s possible, it’s best to start organizing the aesthetics of any particular room or space based upon the rug when you’re initially beginning the decoration stages of your room or space. When it comes to antique Oriental rugs and vintage Persian rugs, it’s much easier to find modern fabrics that will complement a vintage rug than it is to find an antique rug that will go well with the fabric on your furniture and your window treatments.
We completely understand that many area rug shoppers are looking to complement their existing furniture and overall room aesthetics, so if it’s not possible to start decorating your room with your antique rug we’ll be able to help you find the perfect match for your desired space.
2) Determine Size and Budget for Antique Rugs:
Before you can begin shopping for antique area rugs, you first have to determine the number of rugs you want, as well as the specific sizes you want the area rugs to be. This means conducting the necessary measurements in your home or office so you’ll understand the precise parameters with which you’d like to shop within.
You will also need to determine how much you can comfortably afford to pay for vintage area rugs, because these types of rugs can many times dramatically vary in price.
3) Define Age-Related Terms:
As far as antique area rugs go, the words old, antique and vintage are relative. This is because it’s very difficult to accurately determine the specific year a given area rug was made. It’s also because older antique area rugs often command higher prices, since they have more inherent value due to their scarcity throughout the international marketplace.
In general, an area rug is considered an antique if it’s at least 50 years old. A semi-antique rug is between 30 and 99 years old. A rug is considered old if it’s between 20 and 99 years old. A used rug is one to 10 years old, and new rugs were made within the last five years.
As you can probably tell by the above terminology, there is plenty of crossover when it comes to the adjectives used to describe vintage Oriental rugs that have some age on them. This is why it’s generally a part of antique area rug shopping to specifically define what you mean by any age-related terminology when you’re talking to a dealer. We always want to make sure we’re directing you in the precisely correct direction towards your perfect match, so understanding what industry terms technically mean will always help clarify your preferences.
4) Inspect Rug Color:
It was not until the 1920s that synthetic dyes were reliable enough to be used on area rugs. Before that time, vegetable dyes were used to make vintage area rugs more colorful. Compared to the decades following the 1920s, only a limited number of color options were available in previous decades and centuries.
This means that if a rug has too many colors that simply are not timeworn, it may be a sign that the rug is not an antique. We’ll always be transparent about our antique area rugs and how old they are, and we’ll be able to answer any questions you have while you’re examining our online selection.
We understand that it can be somewhat difficult to fully analyze an antique rug online, so we’ll be able to provide the clarity you need to get a firmer grasp on any given area rug’s age and value.
5) Check Vintage Rug Woven Dates:
What’s more often the case is that the dates that are woven into a rug can give you an idea as to when the rug was made. It’s important to remember that these dates will typically be based upon the Muslim calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar that revolves around the solar year. Be sure you can interpret the woven dates properly to avoid overlooking a rug that is truly vintage due to a misunderstanding, but if you’re having any trouble understanding these woven dates we’ll be more than happy to help you with interpretation.
Of course, the best tip for finding vintage Persian rugs and antique Oriental rugs is to shop with a dealer you can trust. At Rug Source, we guarantee our prices are the lowest you’ll find online, and we stand behind the quality of our vintage rugs.
For more than a decade, we have helped homeowners, businesses and interior designers find high-quality antique rugs, and we will be happy to do the same for you. Shop with us online or give us a call today so we can begin answering any questions you have about our inventory and any specifics you have about your personal preferences.
Blue Rugs
Blue rugs are known throughout the interior design industry to provide a calming aesthetic, while also being rather versatile within a variety of living and professional spaces. Here at Rug Source we have countless options when it comes to blue rugs, and this is because we understand how popular and adaptable these types of designs can be throughout the entirety of a home.
But no matter what you’re decorating goals are, the experts at Rug Source are here to support you throughout every step of the rug shopping process. We’ll be able to help you find the perfect blue rug for your specific needs and personal preferences, and it’s not hard to tell that our vast online inventory is much more affordable than any of our other big box competitors!
Blue rugs work well with a whole variety of neutral decorative palettes, and different shades of blue also coordinate with one another to create a more calming monochromatic room aesthetic. The options truly are endless with blue rugs, and at Rug Source we make sure that you get as much information as possible with each item within our inventory.
On this page we’ll go over our guide to purchasing your next blue area rug by providing tips about materials, room by room design options, as well as size and pattern differentiations. We always encourage our clients to reach out to our team of experts with any questions or concerns they may have while going through our online inventory, so if you’d like to speak with one of us feel free to reach out to us online so we can help continue your search towards the perfect blue area rug!
Material Always Matters
We have a rather vast selection of blue area rugs that come within a whole variety of materials and styles, so understanding how you plan to utilize your rug and your personal preferences are always going to be major consideration. Blue hues tend to provide relaxing, serene energy to any given room, ocean-themed escapes, as well as a more traditional ambience.
The material of your blue rug truly will matter a lot depending on your intentions, and as you can see we provide a variety of materials throughout our website. We always recommend wool, acrylic, cotton and other synthetic blends as materials for your area rug as these materials tend to be the most durable and will stand up well to high-traffic areas and regular wear and tear.
The height of your rug’s pile is always up to you, but some of the more durable rugs will tend to have a lower pile that’s about a half inch or so. As always everyone is different, but your favorite rug materials will surely be found throughout our massive online inventory!
Room By Room Blue Rug Considerations
One of the many perks to blue rugs is versatility throughout any room in a home, but of course there are some considerations you should keep in mind when determining what type of blue rug will look best within certain existing aesthetics and desired room designs.
The following are some tips in terms of room by room design options with blue rugs:
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Dark navy tends to be a really great hue for an area rug in a home’s dining room, especially in terms of the fall and winter months. The holidays tend to be when we have the most house guests come over for parties and entertaining, so having a universal blue color palette that works well for this time of year, as well as during warmer months, is always a great option!
Patterns and Sizes
We offer a large supply of blue rugs within seemingly countless aesthetic options. No matter what shape, pattern or size you’re looking for with your next blue rug, we’ll have you covered and do our very best to make finding your perfect aesthetic match as easy as possible. A good rule of thumb in terms of design is to choose a rug that coincides with your specific needs, while also portrays the feeling/ambience you’d like to evoke within your space.
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Runner rugs are really great options for more narrow spaces that traditional rugs can’t fit within. This includes hallways, entryways, bathrooms, closets and even kitchen island pathways.
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In terms of patterns, the general design rule of thumb is that smaller patterns will help to make a larger room feel a bit more intimate. Larger patterns tend to work well within all spaces, but the rug’s hues will help determine how bold or subtle the pattern ends up feeling.
Coloration Tips For Your Perfect Blue Rug
Contact The Rug Source Team Today For More Information
Finding your perfect blue rug isn’t always an easy task, which is why we always encourage our clients to reach out to our experts if they have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our online inventory.
If you need any help whatsoever while making your final purchasing selections, we’ll be more than happy to help you find the blue rug that matches your existing room aesthetics and personal preferences. Contact us online or give us a call at 980-422-4080 or 704-763-0979 to talk to one of our team members today!
