Luxury Rug Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Rugs for Your Luxurious Home

Fewer pieces in a luxury home have the ornamental prowess to tie a space together as straightforwardly as rugs. It doesn’t matter whether it is a finishing touch or the inspiration for the space; rugs can create an incomparable layer of intrigue and interest.

However, purchasing the perfect rugs has its fair share of challenges, not to mention the limitations. Between the make, style, material, and size, various factors are available to consider. And almost an endless scope of options does not make the selection process any easier.

For example:

• Buy a rug that is smaller and run the risk of immediately diminishing all the effort you have invested into designing your space in the first place.
• Purchase a larger rug, and it'll envelop your space and overpower its existing fixtures.

It’s key to find that sweet spot in the middle. To help you get started on the right track, experts have pulled together this comprehensive guide to answer all your questions about buying the best and right rugs based on your needs and style.

What You Need to Consider Before Purchasing Rugs

It’s all about identifying the space where you’ll use the rugs and their purpose. Are your rugs functional ones that will prevent slips and falls in high-traffic zones? Or are they a statement piece to unify the aesthetic in your house? A delicate vintage rug isn’t advisable, especially when you have little ones and pets.

Next, you’ll have to consider the:

• Shape and size
• Care and cleaning
• Materials and style
• Rug pad and pile

Let's find out more about these key features.

Shape and Size

It’s essential to find a rug that suits a room’s size perfectly. Whether in a small or large room, you need to find a rug that perfectly matches the size. Something that is not too big or small. There should be enough floor visible between the rug and the wall. Go for a rug that contains the primary elements of a room.

Alternatively, it can serve as a buffer between built-ins. How do you determine the right size? Take a room’s general measurements and then reduce the dimensions by anywhere between 1 and 2 feet to get the appropriate rug size for your space.

Style and Materials

There is almost an endless list of descriptors that encompass a rug’s classification aesthetic. The material it's made from is what, in most cases, determines the rug’s style. Some of the most popular material categories include:

• Natural fibers: Sisal, jute, silk, cotton and wool.
• Synthetic fibers: Polypropylene, polyester, and acrylic.
• Artificial silk: Banana silk, bamboo silk, and viscose

Care and Cleaning

At some point, you’ll find yourself with a rug full of dirt. That means care and cleaning is a vital consideration. So, how do you clean the different types of rugs available?

• Cotton and silk: Requires a professional cleaner to prevent making stains worse.
• Wool: Soak up the rug and use a toothbrush with water and soap to tease it out. Don’t be tempted to scrub the rug since you’ll damage the fibers.
• Synthetic: A synthetic rug requires vacuum, steam, or spot-clean cleaning.

Pile

The pile determines the thickness or density of a piece. Coarser rugs tend to have more pile compared to their fine and intricately designed counterparts. Rug pile is available in two different categories, including:

• High-pile rugs: Have looser and taller fibers. They are perfect for living rooms and bedrooms.
• Low-pile rugs: Have shorter loops and fibers. They’re ideal for high-traffic areas like the kitchen.

Rug Pad

Have you secured your favorite dream piece? The remaining task is to ensure that it can withstand the test of time. What does this mean? Getting a rug pad. A rug pad will help protect your family members and visitors from slipping.

Also, they prevent dents, safeguarding your floor. For high-traffic areas like the kitchen and bathroom, have a rug pad with a solid grip. A cushioned rug pad can be a perfect choice for your living room and bedroom.

You can now pick the right rugs at Serena & Lily for your rooms thanks to these key features.