By: David Neishabori
At AZADI Fine Rugs we refer to area rugs as, “Your Foundation in Fine Living®.” Area Rugs not only add beauty to your surroundings, but they absorb sound (improving the acoustic quality in the room), and they provide comfort to your feet. This ultimately affects your mood and your health. Because of this, it is important to add area rugs to the following areas of your home: living room, dining room, master bedroom, and kitchen. However, in a hasty effort to furnish their rooms, many homeowners have made some mistakes in selecting rugs.
Here are 5 mistakes to avoid when purchasing area rugs for your home:
- Don’t think of your rug as an afterthought: Rugs are the anchor of the room, and as we said above, “Your Foundation in Fine Living.” Don’t leave your area rug shopping until the end! Choosing your area rugs first will inspire you and offer you a jumping off point for your décor. Make sure when shopping for an area rug that you imagine it in the final look of your room. Consider the rug just as you would paint, accessories, furniture, and lighting.
- Buying an area rug that is the wrong size: The most common mistake is buying a rug that is too small. If the rug is too small, it will make your room look smaller and it will draw your eye in instead of out. You should follow these rules when deciding on the size of your new rug: 1) make sure the rug perimeter is only a few inches from the wall, 2) The front legs are on and the back legs are off, and 3) all the furniture is on the rug.
- Not using an area rug on top of wall-to-wall carpet: Carpeted rooms can benefit from the addition of an area rug for several reasons: It will add color, texture, and pattern, it will define the space, and it will pull your accessories together.
- Selecting the wrong material in the rug: Different materials are suitable for different settings. Avoid area rugs with a high silk count for high traffic areas, avoid chemically polluted rugs (often cheaper and bad for your health), and look for rugs with all-natural wool that are easier to clean and maintain.
- Not using rug pad: Failing to use padding under your area rug could make it unsafe. You could slide on the rug and injure yourself. Padding will grip the floor and your rug at the same time, holding the two together. They will also add extra cushioning making the rug more comfortable to walk and sit on.
One way to avoid these all too common mistakes is to work with a reputable rug dealer. Stop by AZADI Fine Rugs to get expect advice on buying area rugs and see their extensive collection of over 40,000 fine rugs.
Azadi Fine Rugs is a certified child-labor free rug gallery. You do good, globally, by your participation in the elimination of child labor in the rug industry. With your business at AZADI, you are creating this special legacy. Choose your rug dealer carefully, one that is a trusted and knowledgeable resource like AZADI Fine Rugs. Many Interior Designers believe that a beautiful hand-woven rug can be the basis of their design plan. For a complimentary in-home consultation, contact AZADI Fine Rugs at (480) 483-4600.
Whether you’re designing one space or an entire home, AZADI is experienced with taking care of your needs instantly. Our many types of area rugs (that are in stock and available for immediate delivery) include; hand-woven rugs, contemporary area rugs, Tuscan design rugs, transitional design rugs, simple and clean design rugs, Oriental rugs, wool area rugs, vintage area rugs, Persian tribal rugs and Antique area rugs.
Let our professionals help transform your space with exquisite rug design. At AZADI Fine Rugs we deliver the quality of these exquisite designs with impeccable Seven-Star Service.
To learn more about AZADI Fine Rugs in Scottsdale call (480) 483-4600 or contact us online at www.azadifinerugs.com.
