Use & Care Guide
Things to Consider:
Your Lifestyle:
For a rug that’s going to last, you’ll want to make
sure it can hold up to your lifestyle. Do you have young children or pets?
Are you placing your rug in a high-trafc area, such as an entryway or family
room? If so, you’ll want to select a rug that’s durable and easy to clean.
A dark-colored, patterned rug will also help to hide stains or dirt in high-
activity areas.
Your Personal Style: Decorating with area rugs is a great
way to add personality, instant comfort and style to your room. Take a look
at the design and color scheme that you’ve already started to create in the
room to make sure your rug complements the décor. To tie the look of the
room together, you’ll want to select a rug that coordinates with the paint
color, furniture and accessories already placed in the room.
General Design Rules & Ideas:
Neutral walls and furnishings allow a bold rug to take center stage.
If your primary furniture, such as a sofa, is a solid color, consider selecting a
patterned rug.
On the ip side, if your primary furniture has a lot of color and pattern to it,
select a solid color neutral rug that coordinates to ground it.
Consider coordinating your rug color with your pillows, drapes, wall color or
other accents in the room.
Placing an area rug under your bed in a bedroom is a great way to add
warmth and comfort while eliminating cold feet in the morning.
Don’t limit your space to just one rug, using multiple rugs can help dene
different spaces within a large room.
For the trend-setters, layering a rug can be a great way to bring in multiple
colors and textures.
How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug