What to Consider When Buying a White Area Rug
If you are looking to buy a white area rug for your home then it is important to do your research before you buy.
The most important consideration, after choosing the colour, is the size.
The most frequent reason given when rugs are returned is that they were not big enough.
For example if you were thinking of buying a rug to sit under a coffee table then you have to ensure the area rug is the right size to also go under the whole seating area.
Ensure the area rug sits under the front feet of the chair or sofa that sits next to the table and extends at least 300mm around the table.
If this is difficult to visualise then you can use tape or newspaper to mark the boundary of the space to be covered.
If you are planning on fitting a white rug into the dining room then giving special consideration to size is again very important.
Pull all the chairs out to the position they would be in if someone was joining or leaving the table then measure that area and not just the area under the table.
Area rugs tend to come is standard sizes of which 2x3, 4x6, 5x8, 8x10 are popular.
If after measuring you seem to be in between sizes then go for the next size up.
Most interior designers know the look and feel of a room can be greatly enhanced with the choice of flooring.
If you are starting with a small room or if your room seems too full of furniture then a light coloured flooring such as a white area rug can take away the feeling of being overcrowded.
Lastly the type of material the area rug is made from is also important.
A light fabric can really lift the mood of a room and also the mood of the occupants.
The most important consideration, after choosing the colour, is the size.
The most frequent reason given when rugs are returned is that they were not big enough.
For example if you were thinking of buying a rug to sit under a coffee table then you have to ensure the area rug is the right size to also go under the whole seating area.
Ensure the area rug sits under the front feet of the chair or sofa that sits next to the table and extends at least 300mm around the table.
If this is difficult to visualise then you can use tape or newspaper to mark the boundary of the space to be covered.
If you are planning on fitting a white rug into the dining room then giving special consideration to size is again very important.
Pull all the chairs out to the position they would be in if someone was joining or leaving the table then measure that area and not just the area under the table.
Area rugs tend to come is standard sizes of which 2x3, 4x6, 5x8, 8x10 are popular.
If after measuring you seem to be in between sizes then go for the next size up.
Most interior designers know the look and feel of a room can be greatly enhanced with the choice of flooring.
If you are starting with a small room or if your room seems too full of furniture then a light coloured flooring such as a white area rug can take away the feeling of being overcrowded.
Lastly the type of material the area rug is made from is also important.
A light fabric can really lift the mood of a room and also the mood of the occupants.
