Since there is a large variety of the carpets and rugs available in the Indian market, one can easily get confused about what pattern, colour, fabric, and style would best suit the décor of his/her home. Here are some practical tips which would help you choose the right carpets and rugs for your home.
Get Started First of all, you need to make your mind what kind of a carpet you actually want. People buy rugs and carpets for two reasons, either they want to complete the décor of the room, or they want to bring a nice change. So, decide what your pick is. Try to imagine the room’s atmosphere after the rug has been installed. For example, if your concern is just decoration, flat weave might be picked and if you think your children would dance on it, knotted pile would be a better option.
Decide the Shape and Size
You certainly should not hide the floor of the room. Experts say that one foot perimeter must be left off on all the sides, so that the floor is visible, and a cosy feel is created in the room. If the room is not perfectly rectangular, one can get the carpet oriented as per the room’s shape.
Go by Budget
Many of the people end up buying smaller sized rugs as they think larger ones are way too much expensive. Silk carpets would certainly cost higher than polyester blend ones. And, the hand woven ones would be costlier than the machine made ones. So, it all depends on how much you can spend, though you should never assume that to get a good carpet, you must spend more.
Pick up your Style At the carpet store, you would find every other carpet attractive. But this does not mean that the carpet would match with the décor of yourhome as well. Pick up a carpet based on your personal preferences, for example, you can choose one which is easier to maintain, if you have children in your home, or one which does not fade away, if direct sunlight enters your room and so on.
Style Options in Carpets and Rugs:
- Woven Carpets: These are hand-woven and hence expensive. They last longer and a lot of options are available in them, and they suit both modern and traditional decors.
- Traditional Ethic Rugs: They combine art and tradition and are generally made up of silk fabrics. They are an expensive choice and look best when curtains and cushions etc. also have traditional motifs.
- Contemporary Rugs: These are modern ones and they are available in all shapes, from square to free form. They have a contemporary look and are very popular. If you can find out a unique carpet that exactly matches the décor of your room, your home would be transformed for the better. Cost of these carpets is quite low.
Kashmir Rugs: These are the hand-knotted rugs and very popular all over India. Various designs and patterns are available in them, with the floral being the most popular. The jewel like radiance of these carpets is timeless and when you put them in your home, they speak up for themselves.
Lastly, you should keep in mind that a rug has the power to change the entire look of your room. So, if you have not started furnishing it yet, start with the rug and then move on to the rest of furnishings.
