Alexandria Carpet One Floor & Home | Alexandria, VA Area Rugs Sales & Installation
FASHIONABLE. FUNCTIONAL.
VERSATILE.
Area rugs serve a wide variety of purposes in
home décor. They can be used to tie the look
of a room together much as a scarf pulls an
outfit together.
Area rugs help define separate spaces within
a larger room or add a touch of warmth and color
to a hardwood or tile floor. They can also serve
as a link between rooms. And these are just
some of the possibilities.
Because they serve such a wide variety of roles,
area rugs come in all shapes, colors, textures,
and sizes. Be it wild or subtle, extravagant
or simple, these rugs are an easy way to express
your decorative flair.
While there’s no installation per se, larger
area rugs usually require the movement of furniture.
The amount of care needed to help maintain the
beauty of these rugs will vary according to
rug’s material and construction as well as the
specific usage.
The first rule of choosing an area rug is to
understand there really are no rules per se.
Since much of the selection process is based
on your own personal taste and sense of style,
we simply offer some general guidelines instead.
SIZE GUIDELINES
Room size rugs should
leave a border of 18" to 24" on all sides.
Dining room rugs should
measure at least 4' longer and wider than
the dining room table, so chairs will not
fall off the rug when pushed back from the
table.
Hallway rugs should
be approximately 2" to 4" narrower and 18"
to 24" shorter than the hallway.
Other area rugs will
vary in size according to need.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Try using different
patterns that use some common colors in the
same room for a coordinated look that is also
fresh.
Don’t get boxed in
by traditional rectangular or square rugs.
Consider oval and round shapes as a way to
inject new life in a room.
WEAR GUIDELINES
Consider traffic
patterns, exposure to spills, and other wear
factors when choosing area rugs.
