4 Tips for Buying the Perfect Rug

We’re crazy about rugs. It’s in our name, vision and purpose. We want to help you find your perfect rug because we know how important your home is. The items you place in your home become a part of your life, so why settle for anything less than fresh, high-quality, comfortable designs?

With over 57,000 rugs to choose from, our rug supply will fit your every need, want and desire. Decorating a nursery? We’ve got you covered. Looking to redefine a bedroom? Take your pick. Want your living room to make a statement? Look no further.

We understand the importance of a rug in pulling together a room. A rug can make you and your guests feel welcome and relaxed, enhancing your experience at home.

Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when buying a rug. With various colors, sizes and designs, don’t get overwhelmed by your choices. Follow these four tips when picking out a rug to help streamline the rug buying process.

1. Find your rug's purpose.

When purchasing a rug, it’s important to not only like the design of the rug, but to think about which room the rug will be going in. What is the current aesthetic of the room? Does its modernity need a classical contrast? Would a bright colored print be too distracting? Each room of your house has a purpose, and your rug should be consistent with the other elements in the room.

2. Keep sizing in mind.

A great place to start when picking out a rug is to determine the shape and size. If the rug is going underneath a rectangular kitchen table, it might be best to buy a rectangular rug. Additionally, you’ll want to buy a rug that’s big enough for the kitchen chairs as well. To avoid wobbly chair legs from uneven surfacing, make sure your rug is big enough to accommodate people pulling out their chairs from the table. Taking into account what will stand on top of the rug is crucial in determining size and shape.

3. Think about cleaning.

Consider a rug’s maintenance requirements before making your purchase. Some rugs require special cleaning materials or have textures that will become dirty easily. If you have a dog and invest in a white shag rug for the living room, you may find yourself vacuuming daily to upkeep the white color. A rug’s cleaning needs should influence your decision when purchasing.

4. Sample before buying.

It can be difficult to imagine a rug in your house when you’re shopping online. Colors may hard to match definitively and the texture of the rug can’t be felt. Luckily, Rugaholics has a sampling program for a variety of our rugs. If vendors make small samples available to us, it will be listed on the product page of the exact rug you are considering. That way, you can experience exactly what the rug will look and feel like before committing to the full purchase. Never play the guessing game again.

Defining parameters can help you narrow down your choices, and with these four tips, buying a rug will be a breeze. Happy rug hunting!