The Importance of Floor Rugs

Rugs serve as a source of visual interest, texture, and visual warmth in living spaces, but more than that, they act as a buffer and a layer of protection against the elements and damage: direct sunlight will neither scorch your feet as you walk across the living room, nor will it fade the floor into blinding whiteness over time.

An investment in a floor rug will add beauty and provide comfort to virtually any room in your home, for that matter. Knowing which carpet type is best suited to your needs will expand your knowledge further.

Area rugs

Area rugs can add comforting warmth to floors, cushion walking surfaces, absorb sound, and help prevent dirt accumulating in your house, especially if you happen to be a renter or to shy away from the expense of another recarpeting project.

Rugs keep floors from buckling and scratching from furniture and pets; they also camouflage stained hardwoods. For best results, sit your floor rug near an architectural point in the room – a fireplace, large windows, the focal point – and centre it to maximise this purchase.

The huge variety of shapes and styles, colours and fabrics for rugs means that there is always the right kind of rug that goes with the decor. Whether you are a fan of minimal interiors, or just need a rug with splashes of colour, we have just the variety you are looking for.

Entryway rugs

Entryway rugs can serve as the centerpiece of a home. They create a welcoming atmosphere, mark a boundary of a space, protect the flooring by keeping dirtier shoes from reach, and reminding people or an important command to take their shoes off before entering.

Be more cautious when selecting the material that makes up the entryway rug. Nylon, polypropylene (or olefin) and olefin make durable, easy-maintenance rugs; they’re mostly stain-resistant and retain their colour. Sisal, jute and coir are natural fibres that absorb more moisture. Of these three, jute and sisal fibres are more resistant to wear and tear, while coir fibres feature durable shell surface. The softer hemp fibres are most suitable for weaving entryway rugs.

Entry rugs should be just as wide as the doorway to keep these areas safer from falls and slipping. A rug pad can keep it taut and minimise slippage, too, saving you money in the long run since you’ll have less maintenance and a longer life for your rug – and it’ll always look better! Runner rugs can help you make a narrow entryway feel wider.

Hardwood floor rugs

Wood floors are luxurious and surprisingly durable, but they can still be scratched and diminished by heavy entry traffic and regular wear-and-tear. Large area rugs, especially in entryways or other high-traffic living areas, will help keep your flooring looking beautiful while adding decorative value to the room.

Rugs with a gritty, abrasive backing can scratch hardwood flooring, so make sure you choose one that is soft and non-abrasive, such as natural fibre (jute, sisal or seagrass), or a cotton wool or microfibre rug.

Make sure to consider the colour and pattern of your area rug: for dark hardwoods, a light-toned area rug will complement them nicely; for lighter hardwoods, try warmer or neutral patterns, which blend warmth and neutral tones well. And, finally, the colour of the rug should complement or contrast with your furniture and the wall colours of your room in a way that’s pleasing to the eye. Some fibres, such as the smooth matte finishes, play with light a bit, as the light hitting their surfaces is reflected back in a lessened capacity.