Saturday, May 31, 2014

Helpful Guidelines For Purchasing Area Rugs Irvine CA Buyers Should Consider

By Lila Bryant


The addition of an area rug to a room provides beauty, comfort, and reduces the sound of foot traffic. Since there are so many different shapes, colors, styles, and textures of area rugs Irvine CA buyers will find these guidelines to be handy when it comes to narrowing down their choices and selecting the best one for their homes.

In order to avoid a hasty purchase one may regret, it's important to first get an idea of what shape and size rug would look best in the room it is to be placed in. The size depends on how large the room is and what other furnishings there are. The most common shapes are square and rectangular, but round, oval, or octagonal designs are also available.

Before measuring, one needs to decide if the rug will be placed under furniture or if it will stand alone. If a specific amount of floor space is to be covered, this is the area which one must measure the dimensions for, no one wants to buy a rug only to get it home and discover that it is too small or too big for the space, that's why it's important to measure more than once just to be sure.

Generally people prefer a style of rug that best fits in with their home decor. A rug can be either hand-knotted or machine-made, both of which offer a variety of patterns and colors to suit every taste. Persian and Oriental rugs are a great choice which add elegance and traditional beauty to a space.

Homes decorated in a shabby chic or country style may do well with the addition of a colorful, braided rug. Simply appointed, modern rooms look great with a Tibetan rug, that has a vibrant geometric or tiger print. Buyers who like the retro look, may want to purchase a 1970's style shag, which are once again popular.

Soft, wool Flokati rugs are comfortable to stand or lie on, and because they are very durable, they can safely be washed in a commercial washing machine. A contemporary rug is the perfect accent piece for rooms with this style of furnishings, they usually come in bold, abstract color prints that look much like modern art.

The highest quality rug is usually one made from wool or silk. The former offers superior softness and durability and is less likely to attract dust mites, while the latter gives a beautiful luster to the rug. Both these types of rug normally require special care. A cotton-wool blend is generally less expensive than pure wool and even softer to walk on, but it also does not last as long. Synthetic, nylon rugs are easy to care for and stain resistant, and also cost less.

Regular vacuuming is necessary to eliminate accumulated dust and debris, rugs which receive a greater amount of foot traffic will require more frequent vacuuming than those that are out of the way, in which case once a week should suffice. Purchasing a spot cleaner formulated for floor coverings is also recommended since accidents will happen. A very delicate, hand-made or antique rug will need to be dry cleaned in most cases as to prevent damage.




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