Area oriental rugs are an easy way of giving your home a unique look. When decorating your house using the rugs you need to consider a number of tips:
Oriental rug size
The size of the rug greatly determines how your house looks. Before you head to the stores first measure the size of the house so that you don’t buy a rug that is too small or too big. A rug that is too small throws your house out of scale. It also makes you look disorganized. On the other hand, a rug that is too large and exceeds the edges of the furniture makes the room appear too large.
Mixing oriental rugs
If your house is too big it’s rare that you will have a rug that is large enough to cover the entire area. In such a scenario you have to mix two or more rugs for them to fill the room. The cool thing is that oriental rugs are easy to combine as they share a common color palette and sensibility. Their colors are also detailed and the patterns rarely clash. When mixing the rugs, ensure that you mix those that have a dominant color. When laying the rugs you don’t have to struggle to ensure that they lay straight on. You can lay them in different ways to give them an interesting look.
Rug material
The material used in making the rug is of great importance. For your Persian rugs to last for long and look good you should go with those made from wool. The cool thing with wool is that it’s naturally soil resistant as its outer layer traps dirt in the upper area. When making the purchase you should note that there are many grades of wool that you should know about. If you have a choice, buy a rug made from wool obtained from a live animal. Wool obtained from a dead animal is chemically removed from the animal thus it doesn’t have oils. This results in it being rough to the touch. It also doesn’t last for long.
Oriental rug store
While there are many stores you can buy antique rugs from, not all stores are right for you. There are some that are run by unscrupulous sellers that might try stealing from you. To be on the safe side take the time to research and only buy from a reputable rug store.
