Now which you have made a decision to change your flooring from wall to wall carpet to hard flooring you may find that you need a location rug to add colour, warmth and protection to your new floors. Area rugs are more than just a flooring, they are artwork and the right rug can transform your room from nice to fabulous.

With so many selections of area rugs how will you decide which one will work for you? This article will give you the knowledge to find the right one for each room at home.

You first need to select the size of carpet you need. If you would like it to cover almost all of the room good guideline is 2 feet from all walls, this way the rug isn’t under a lot of furniture and you may still see some of your beautiful flooring. Most rugs can be found in the overall sizes of 2×4, 3×5, 4×6, 5×7, 5×8, 6×8, 6×9, 7×10, 8×11, 9×12, 10×13, 12×14 and runners are usually 30 inches wide and in varying lengths. Always measure the space prior to going rug shopping to make sure it will fit in the room.

Another important factor when choosing a rug is the thickness. If the rug is too thick you might not be able to open the entranceway to an area or closet. Measure the space between your floor and bottom of the door before going shopping. If you work with pad under your rugs factor in the thickness of the pad and rug together when it is near a door.

Next step would be to decide on the sort of rug which will work best for each room in your home. Wool is always the best option, but additionally, there are different types of wool rugs to pick from. Once you have children and pets you will require one that can stand up to lots of wear and spills. Synthetics such as olefin, polypropylene, nylon rug work best and clean up great.

Any area rug where one can see the same pattern front and back is definitely best. Not all are created to withstand daily use, spills, and pet accidents. Take into consideration what room it will be in. A rug that works in the bed room may not be able to handle the daily routine of a living room.

Here are different types of rugs and where they will work best in your house. That is my professional opinion and isn’t written in stone, but from a cleaners viewpoint from what I see everyday.

Synthetics made out of olefin, polypropylene fibers. These rugs stand up to heavy use, clean easily and can be used in virtually any room of your house.

Hand Knotted Wool rugs are best for bedrooms, before wood burning fireplaces, family/living rooms, and entrances. When found in an entrance make sure the dyes are stable, that you vacuum at least one time weekly front and back and obtain it professionally cleaned a minimum of twice a year given that they get all of the dirt and debris from outside. Wool rugs can be used in a kitchen, however they can stain easily with drink and food spills, having a multi coloured pattern does hide a great deal of spills though.

Carpets remnants converted into rugs can be utilized in any room, but you will have to have pad to help keep them from scratching your floor and keep it set up. Synthetic carpet leftovers work ideal for play rooms and basement. Ultimate Mats is easy to edge your left carpet into scatter mats for entrances and mud rooms.

Flat weave (dhurries and kilim’s), braided,and rag rugs could work in a bedroom, a kitchen (can stain easily) sunrooms, and home offices. Flat woven rugs have a tendency to prefer to stay grey looking if they get too dirty. These add a nice country/rustic feel to any room.

Wool Felt Shag are great for adding texture to an area, but don’t endure a lot of use as the fibers mushroom out and pill. They’re difficult to vacuum and tough to obtain all the loose dirt and debris from underneath of the fibers. Best for a bedroom.

Viscose, Rayon, Art Silk and Cotton are excellent for low use areas like bedrooms. These can fade easily and absorb spills and stain easily. They are able to also be turned into wall hangings.

Hand tufted/designer work best in low use areas. These kinds of rugs have been recognized to shed, may have an odour from the latex glue, stain easily, are not environmentally friendly.

Shags are very fashionable and nostalgic. They’re ideal for bedrooms and pets love them too, mostly for an inside bathroom. Shags have to be vacuumed and cleaned more often and trap many dirt and debris in the fibers. It can be difficult to keep them looking fresh and clean.

Silks certainly are a great luxury to possess in a bedroom or home office and so are perfect as wall hangings. Silk rugs are renowned for impeccable workmanship and beauty. They are not recommended for use being an entrance rug or in a dining room.

Knowing what kind of rug works best for each room of your house saves you money and headaches. If you have questions about what rug is most effective call your professional area rug cleaners and some trusted rug galleries to get their opinions.