Area Rug Buying Guide

Rugs Offer Benefits Beyond Style

Area rugs can be that finishing touch for a room’s design and style. The perfect rug can tie the room together, bringing together all of the furniture and decor, while also making subtle colors of your room pop. But area rugs serve more purposes than just style: they can define separate spaces in your home, protect your glamorous wood floors and provide some sound absorption. And who doesn’t love sinking their toes into a plush rug? What does all of this amount to? A more comfortable, stylish, and personalized home.

Factors to Consider When Shopping for Rugs

What room is the rug for?
Is it a high traffic area?
Do you have pets or children in this area?
Will you be eating in this area?
Do you have furniture picked out for this area?
We reccomend measuring both your room and furniture before deciding what size rugs best suits your space.

Tips for Caring for Your Rug

Rotate your rug once a year.
Vacuum your rug with care, make sure your vacuum is set to the right height.
Use a rug pad to help with durability.

Define Space

Protect Floors

Absorb Noise

plush white rug with dark grey diamond detail

Plush Underfoot

Common Rug Layouts

The Living Room

All Legs On

Living room layout with all furniture on the rug

For this look we recommend either a 9' x 12' or a 11' x 14' rug.

Two On, Two Off

Living room layout with the two front legs of the furniture on the rug

For this look we suggest a 6' x 9' or 8' x 10' rug.

All Legs Off

Living room layout with all furniture off of the rug except the coffee table

This look typically works best with a 4' x 6' or 5' x 7' rug.

The Bedroom

For a bedroom with a Queen Bed we suggest a 8' x 10' rug while a King Bed likely requires a 9' x 12' rug.

The Dining Room

Dining room layout with the chairs and table fully on the rug

An 8' x 10' or 9' x 12' rug normally works best for this look though table leaves should also be considered.

Entryways and Hallways

Rug runners are perfect for entryways and hallways. We also recommend considering rugs for any seating areas.

Common Rug Shapes

Runner

Perfect for entryways or hallways due to length
Brings personality and floor protection to hallways

Rectangle

Good for living rooms or family rooms
Good for dining rooms if you have a rectangle table

Square

Good for living rooms or family rooms
Good for dining rooms if you have a square table

Oval

Can work in dining room with a rectangle or oval table

Round

Good for entryways or hallways
Good for seating areas

Octagon

Can work well in dining room with a round or octagonal dining table

Types of Rug Construction

Woven Rugs

Available in a variety of materials. Durable and good for high traffic areas.

Braided

Mat-like without pile. No-backing making it reversible.

Knotted

Higher quality and higher pricepoint. Heirloom quality durability.

Loomed

Lower price point with consistent quality. Can feature elaborate patterns. Most made with synthetic fibers so they're stain resistent. Great for low traffic areas.

Hooked

Less prone to shedding. Good quality and durability.

Tufted

Created by cutting off tops of loops of yarn to create a flat, plush surface and attached to latex backing. Budget-friendly and available in a variety of styles. Prone to shedding and may require regular vacuuming.