What is the best option if you have a huge family room, basement recreational room, open floor plan, or another large flooring area to cover? That’s a tall order to fulfill, and not everyone knows exactly where to begin to find the answer. However, we think we have the perfect solution: a palace rug.
Let’s dive deeper. Some homeowners will choose to place several smaller rugs in their space. This serves to separate seating areas from dining spaces. It also can designate a home office, reading nook, or other particular place within this larger space. But, this can feel disjointed if not done correctly.
On the other hand, some would prefer to have one cohesive floor covering. So, they’ll forgo the smaller rugs and use a relatively large 9×11 or 10×14 option.
However, others may decide to go even larger. And for these homeowners, this is where palace rugs come into play.
What is a palace rug?
A palace invokes the image of an expansive room. It may be a king’s domain, a Cinderella-like ballroom, or a spacious library.
Likewise, a palace rug will be an enormous size. At Rug Source, we consider sizes like 12 x 17, 11 x 21, 16 x 11, 18 x 32, and various sizes in between to be palace rugs. By definition, these rugs were often created for aristocrats and noblemen for use in their manors, estates, and other palace-sized living spaces.
Are they old or new?
Palaces are often thought of solely within a historical context. Does this mean that all palace rugs available today are vintage or antique?
Not necessarily, and our goal today is to dispel that myth. While many of these rugs on the market today will be from years gone by, that doesn’t mean they’re older than 100 years old. Remember, that’s the technical definition of an antique: to be at least 100 years of age.
And indeed, weavers are still utilizing these sizes, creating new palace rug masterpieces today. They recognize that there is a market for those who still desire the look of a palatial-sized rug or have a space large enough to use one in.
What materials and patterns are used?
Like their smaller counterparts, palace-sized rugs come in many varieties, patterns, and styles. You can easily find Oriental, Persian, Kilim, Oushak, and Heriz Serapi palace rugs. Regarding materials, palace rugs are no different than their smaller brethren. Artisans who use age-old techniques will also prefer proven materials such as high-grade silk, cotton, or wool.
Rug Source: the place for palace rugs!
That’s right, we carry it all. From small entryway runners and area rugs for your living room to antique, one-of-a-kind pieces and rugs fit for a palace, you’re sure to find a rug that fits your needs.
Ready to get started? Then call us at 980-819-7373 with your details, and we’ll find some options that will work for you. Or browse our selection of palace-sized rugs on our website here.
