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Now which you have made a decision to change your flooring from wall to wall carpet to hard flooring you might find that you need an area rug to add colour, warmth and protection to your brand-new floors. Area rugs tend to be more than just a flooring, they are artwork and the right rug can transform your room from nice to fabulous.

With so many choices of area rugs how does one decide which one will work for you? This article will provide you with the knowledge to choose the right one for each room in your home.

You first need to decide on the size of area rug you need. If you wish it to cover most of the room good guideline is 2 feet from all walls, that way the rug isn’t under a lot of furniture and you may still see a few of your beautiful flooring. Most rugs come in the general sizes of 2×4, 3×5, 4×6, 5×7, 5×8, 6×8, 6×9, 7×10, 8×11, 9×12, 10×13, 12×14 and runners are usually 30 inches wide and in varying lengths. Always gauge the space before going rug shopping to ensure it will fit in the room.

Another important factor when choosing a rug is the thickness. If the rug is too thick you might not have the ability to open the entranceway to a room or closet. Gauge the space between your floor and bottom of the door before going shopping. If you are using pad under your rugs factor in the thickness of the pad and rug together when it is near a door.

Next step would be to decide on the kind of rug that will work best for every room in your home. Wool is always the best option, but there are also different types of wool rugs to choose from. When you have children and pets you will require one that can endure lots of wear and spills. Synthetics such as olefin, polypropylene, nylon rug work best and tidy up great.

Any area rug where you could start to see the same pattern front and back is always best. Not all are made to withstand daily use, spills, and pet accidents. Consider what room it will be in. A rug that works in the bedroom may not be able to handle the day to day routine of a living room.

Here are different types of rugs and where they’ll work best in your house. This is my professional opinion and isn’t written in stone, but from a cleaners perspective from what I see everyday.

Synthetics made with olefin, polypropylene fibers. These rugs endure heavy use, clean easily and will be used in any room of your house.

Hand Knotted Wool rugs are good for bedrooms, before wood burning fireplaces, family/living rooms, and entrances. When found in an entrance make certain the dyes are stable, that you vacuum at least one time weekly front and back and obtain it professionally cleaned a minimum of twice a year since they get all of the dirt and debris from outside. Wool rugs can be used in a kitchen, however they can stain easily with drink and food spills, having a multi coloured pattern does hide many spills though.

Carpets remnants turned into rugs can be utilized in any room, nevertheless, you must have pad to keep them from scratching your floor and keep it in place. Synthetic carpet leftovers work great for play rooms and basement. It is easy to edge your left carpet into scatter mats for entrances and mud rooms.

Flat weave (dhurries and kilim’s), braided,and rag rugs can work in a bedroom, a kitchen (can stain easily) sunrooms, and home offices. Flat woven rugs have a tendency to prefer to stay grey looking if they get too dirty. These add a nice country/rustic feel to any room.

Wool Felt Shag are excellent for adding texture to an area, but don’t endure a lot of use as the fibers mushroom out and pill. They are difficult to vacuum and tough to get all the loose dirt and debris from underneath of the fibers. Best for a bedroom.

Ultimate Mats , Rayon, Art Silk and Cotton are excellent for low use areas like bedrooms. These can fade easily and absorb spills and stain easily. They are able to also be converted into wall hangings.

Hand tufted/designer work best in low use areas. These kinds of rugs have been known to shed, may have an odour from the latex glue, stain easily, are not environmentally friendly.

Shags are very fashionable and nostalgic. They’re ideal for bedrooms and pets love them too, mostly for an inside bathroom. Shags must be vacuumed and cleaned more regularly and trap many dirt and debris in the fibers. It usually is difficult to keep them looking fresh and clean.

Silks are a great luxury to have in a bedroom or office at home and are perfect as wall hangings. Silk rugs are renowned for impeccable workmanship and beauty. They are not recommended for use being an entrance rug or in a dining area.

Knowing what kind of rug works best for each room of your house saves your money and headaches. Assuming you have questions about what rug is most effective call your professional carpet cleaners and some trusted rug galleries to obtain their opinions.