The Best Rugs For Living Room Decor

The Best Rugs For Living Room Decor

Choosing the best living room rug for your home can be a difficult decision. Many people do not have a clue what to look for or where to even get started. The size, colour and style of a rug is all something you should take into consideration when trying to match your living room decor. To help you out, here at Colourbank, we have put together recommendations and tips on how to choose the best rugs for your living rooms.

Rug Fibre

First of all, we need to discuss more technical terms when it comes to the best rugs for living room decor and that is fibres. Rug fibres are an important factor to take into consideration and It’s important to keep in mind what the rug will be used for and who will be using it. For example, if you live in a more hectic household where multiple pets or children are likely to be present, having a rug that can withstand the friction of the traffic is obviously ideal.

Polyester

Polyester is a highly resistant rug to fading and is very easy and quick to dry. It is resistant to water based stains as it has a low level of absorbency. What is to consider about Polyester rugs is that If you have a source of high heat in the surrounding vicinity, then there is an ongoing threat of damage and scorching that can occur on the rug.

Other examples of standard types of top rugs consists of:

Wool – which is the most common material used for rugs and memorable for its durability and softness.
Silk – which is known for its luxurious softness and subtle sheen.
Cotton – the most most frequently used rug that is a more affordable option of living room rug.

Rectangular vs Circular

Other variables which help when deciding the best rugs for your living room is the debate between rectangular and circular shape designs which can be detailed below.

Rectangular

If you’re using a rug to anchor a room, then you should have it large enough so that all furniture can have their front two legs sitting on the rug. This stops the rug ‘floating’ in the room. It is also documented that rectangular rugs are primarily used for large, formal areas so if you want a sophisticated living room decor, rectangular rugs are the ones for you.

Circular

On the flip side, circular rugs are ideal for smaller and more casual areas. Our recommended tip if you’re going for a circular rug is to be sure to have the main furniture on the outside of the rug and smaller furniture like side coffee tables on the rug. A living room rug can often look out of place if they are too small or too large for the space so always measure up the proper dimensions of your living room before considering making a purchase.