Beautiful, antique rugs immediately transform the look of your house. For them to give you the look you want you have to install them properly. Here are tips on how to decorate your house using the rugs:
Get the right sized Persian rugs
This is the first thing that you should do. There is no way you will decorate your house with wrong-sized rugs. Before you head to the stores, first measure the length and width of your room then subtract 2-3 feet from each dimension. According to interior designers, using a rug that is 2-3 feet smaller than your room makes the room look and feel open and balanced.
Consider the wallpaper
It’s common for homeowners to use wallpaper to decorate their walls. The wallpaper you use should determine the rug that you go for. If your wallpaper is heavily patterned, use subdued area oriental rugs. On the other hand if your wallpaper is plain or has minimal patterns, go for a detailed rug.
Create a visual path
To add interest and sense of order in your space use rugs to create a visual path. You can easily do this by placing long, rectangular rugs in your bathroom and kitchen. You can also use the rugs to make your hallway appear larger than it is. You can do this by installing a runner rug that is 4 inches narrower and 16-24 inches longer than the hallway dimensions.
Hang silk rugs on the wall
Silk rugs are not as strong as their woolen counterparts. Due to this, they can’t withstand heavy foot traffic. If you have the rugs in your house, you shouldn’t place them on the floor—place them on the walls. By hanging the rugs on the wall you not only create a visual interest, you also make the room feel warm. Wall hanging Persian rugs have also been found to be effective in dampening sounds between thinner walls.
Protect the traditional rugs
For the rugs to retain their look you have to protect them from damage. One way of doing it is using rug pads. In addition to the pads protecting the rug from floor damage, they also prevent the rugs from slipping out of place. Another way of protecting Persian antique rugs is using coasters. Coasters protect the rugs from damage when you have heavy furniture.
Conclusion
For the rugs to last for long you should buy high quality rugs. Handmade tribal rugs are more durable than machine-made rugs thus these are the ones that you should go for.
