To Display A Number Of Rugs

The design dilemma series i started on the blog last year was a reader favorite so i m continuing the series in 2017.

To display a number of rugs.

A rug s design and size play equal parts in determining how a rug looks. In many instances they work interchangeably and give the designer a ton of unique options. Three or four rugs that are all the same size and shape can break up the room and. These methods of production are still used today by rug makers.

When shopping for a new area rug it s easy to focus on the style or color first and the size second but that would be a mistake. 5x8 and 6x9 rugs. 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 king size bed remember the bigger is better rule when it comes to arranging an area rug under a king size bed. As people are downsizing 5x8 and 6x9 rugs are becoming extremely popular.

In a standard setup the furniture starts to separate itself from the rug especially in 5x8. Look at the design carefully. The craftsmen and women who created rugs used a number of different intricate techniques to create rugs before machine production was available. Many of the antique rugs in our collection are well over a century old.

This video will show you how to tell the different types of rug production apart. Look for unevenness in the colored knots on the back of the rug. Now look at the front of the rug. Place the rug perpendicular under the bed with enough of the rug reaching out on the sides and in front to place your feet comfortably when getting out of bed or sitting at the foot.

Varying the sizes of multiple area rugs in one room can create a visually appealing effect. This is especially true in older oriental rugs. You may see some areas slightly thicker than others. The average rug has around 100 knots per square inch.

This also accounts for their expense. Very rarely will the design be exactly the same size and shape from one end to opposite end of the rug. This helps explain their longevity. A good rug will last 50 to 100 years.