Posts Tagged ‘rugs’

How To Measure For Round Rugs

Posted in Flooring on July 15th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Many of us use floor rugs at home as part of our decorating. We pick these rugs based on our personal preferences and the current theme that we have at home. One type of rug that is really versatile and can be used anywhere in the home is the round rugs. So how do you purchase the right sized round rug for your home? Purchasing these rugs should not be a tough or near impossible task. All you need is to remember some pointers and the rest is easy.

The first thing we need to do before purchasing the round rug is to look at the available space. How big is this space? How big a rug do you want? Most times, you would need a rug to cover up most of the space yet at the same time still allow for some space between where the rug ends and the wall begins. So first of all, measure the furnished area where you want to place your rug. Then, subtract about 24 inches from the width and length of the area. This will be your rug size or the diameter of the rug. With this technique you will have a nice border of about 12 inches from the perimeter of the rug to the wall.

The above works well for a living room, as in a living room, all your furniture are placed either entirely on or off the rug, with the exception of the sofa, which can be placed with the two back legs on the floor. However, if you are looking for a round rug for a dining room, your method is slightly different. In a dining room setting, you need to have all your furniture on the rug even when the chairs are all pulled back. For this, you need to measure the table length and width and add about 54 inches to this. This will give you a nice 27 inch border all around the table so that your chairs will still be on the rug even when they are pulled back.

Once you keep these pointers in mind, you will find it much easier to narrow down your search for the right sized round rug for your home.

Choosing A Red Rug For Your Living Room

Posted in Flooring on July 12th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

There are many types of floor rugs that we can find today. These floor rugs can help make our homes all the more comfortable and also more attractive. Beauty, comfort and warmth are added with color and character with the use of rugs, especially if you use a vibrant rug such as the red rug.

In the living room, you can easily incorporate the use of a red rug, no matter what sort of existing furniture that you have. It also does not matter what decor theme you’re using for your living room, as whatever sense of style you prefer, there is bound to be one red hued rug to suit your fancy.

For the formal living rooms, a red Persian or Oriental hand knotted rug would be absolutely divine. These types of rugs make the living room a luxurious spot to unwind. These handmade rugs may cost a lot more than your average rugs, but they are worth it as they exude an aura of lavishness and refinement.

For a more casual living room, consider a large wool area rug in red. There are many designs to choose from depending on your current décor theme and furnishings and your personal preferences. You can have floral rugs, geometric designs, bold stripes, abstract motifs, or a simply a bright plain red rug. Wool makes a great accompaniment to the living room as it can take the heavy traffic. Wool is also naturally dirt and dust repellant, so cleaning is a breeze.

On the other hand, if a wool rug is still quite a big purchase for you, you can look into the many synthetic red rugs like those made from nylon, acrylic and polypropylene. These rugs are definitely a lot more affordable. They are also easy to clean and very durable, which makes them great for homes with children.

There are many choices when it comes to picking out a red rug for your living room. All you need to do is get the best sort of material, shape and size for your living room and you will have a rug that will accentuate the room beautifully.

Buy Outdoor Rugs To Enhance Your Garden Space

Posted in Uncategorized on July 5th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Outdoor rugs vary is size, shape, color, style, and price. There are so many to choose from these days. That is not necessarily a bad thing because you get a great selection to choose from. Rugs designed for outdoor use are a great way to spruce up your outdoor living area, your porch, gazebo, or patio. Rugs for the outdoors are made to be weather resistant, meaning they can get wet and withstand extreme temperatures.

Bamboo rugs are great for any outdoor area. They tend to be fairly inexpensive but they go with any décor that you might have and there are a lot of different colors and designs to choose from. They happen to be easy to clean and are light enough to just shake them out every now and then. A big bonus of using Anji Mountain bamboo rugs is that they are environmentally friendly and they are absolutely gorgeous as well. They can change the atmosphere of any living area.

Some popular brands for outdoor rugs include: Mad Mats, Nautica, Jellybeans, Paula Deen and Sawgrass Mills, just to name a few of them. You can find simple rugs as well as more intricate designs. They aren’t boring like they used to be and there is a perfect product out there for everyone.

Rugs vary in price with items being available from just $20 to upwards of $1000.00 if you really want to splash out, that’s certainly quite a range of possible costs. It will all depend on what size you need and how fancy of a style you are looking for. It is pretty ridiculous to spend $1000 when you can buy outdoor rugs for a lot less money, unless money is no object to you. Outdoor rugs are really easy to clean and take care of. Most rugs will come with the manufacturer’s directions as to how to care for the rug. But a simple way to clean your rug is to make a solution of water and dish soap and clean the dirty spots with a soft brush. Then turn the rug over to let it dry.