Page 10 - Welcome Home Magazine November 202

HOW TO THE PERFECT

RUG FOR YOUR Space

Choosing a rug style for your room can be tough; rugs can be pricey! We want try and remove some of that
angst for you by talking through some of the things you should consider before you buy a rug.

These tips are pretty universal - It doesn’t matter if the rug is for your living room, dining room, master bed-
room or guest space. The advice is all the same. So let’s jump right in to how to choose a rug style for your
space.

Size matters...

If you’re not cracking out the tape measure here, you’re doing
it wrong! Size is one of the most important factors in deciding
which style of rug to buy for your space. Because even if you
choose a rug that fits in with the vibe of your room, having it too
small can ruin all of your efforts.

Have a think about how much of the floor you want the rug to
cover. Perhaps you’re not entirely sure of this, so here’s some
pointers on rug sizes for a few different rooms:

• In a living room, use the length of the front of your sofa as a
guide - the rug can be a little longer than the sofa, but not shorter
• In a dining room, ensure the rug is a meter wider than your dining table -
this will ensure you can move chairs out and they’ll still sit on the rug
• For under your bed, ensure the rug comes out either side of the bed - Ideally both sides of the rug will
line up with the edge of your bedside table

One of the biggest mistakes people make is buying a rug that’s too small for the room. Truth is, a rug should
take up a fair amount of visual real estate, so you need to go large.

We know why so many homes end up with smaller rugs: price and availability. Sadly, a lot of retail stores only
stock a standard 160 x 220 cm. And that’s often not big enough for most spaces. It’s definitely cute in a small-
er living room, for example, but it’s not large enough to make a generous impact in a roomier space.
You often have to go outside of your local chain stores to find a rug that’s going to do the trick. Try looking on-
line at the sizes available first before you even hit the stores. Once you have your rug size locked in, it’s time
to consider one more element before you dive into the rug style itself. And yes, it’s a little boring, but neces-
sary!