A well chosen area rug can have a dramatic effect on the overall look of a room. An area rug that is too small can make the room appear uninviting and, although it may be a paradox, area rugs in Charlotte that are too large can actually make the room feel smaller. An area rug should be sized so that it warms the room and brings balance and harmony.
There are standard sizes for pre-manufactured patterned area rugs such as oriental rugs. Although they may be considered standard, they will always vary by a couple of inches because they are handmade. The standard sizes start at three foot by five foot and go in increments up to 9’ x 12’. Although there are standard sizes, it is perfect feasible to have a rug custom made to whatever size you want, the delivery time of course as well as the price will have an impact on your decision. In most cases those who opt for a custom size area rug will have it cut from broadloom with prepared edges.
Determining the size:
The most common error that people make when choosing area rugs in Charlotte is getting a rug that is too small for the intended space. Area rugs are chosen to go over beautiful hardwood or laminate floors and understandably, people are averse to covering too much of the floor. This is not a problem, rather than hiding the floor, a beautiful area rug will enhance the floor.
The key to selecting the right size area rug is not the room size; it is the layout of the furniture in the room. There are no hard rules laid down for the rug size, such as a percentage of rug to floor or a certain distance from the wall to the edge of the rug. The main furniture piece in the room should be able to sit on the rug or at minimum, have the front legs on the rug.
An example of this would be in the living room. The area rug should be of sufficient size so that the sofa and chairs can all sit on the rug, if not fully then the front legs of the sofa and chairs should. Furniture which stands alone appears to be excluded from the grouping and appear less inviting to sit on as the person can easily feel left out of the conversation.
Carpet Discount Warehouse has an impressive array of area rugs in Charlotte. Their wide selection of colors and patterns will suit any room in your home.
