X Reasons Why You’re Still on a Rug Hunt

Rugs are an essential part of your décor so you need to choose them wisely. You can’t just buy any rug or order online from some random site, it has to be in perfect synchronization with all the décor elements of the home, otherwise it will be a waste of time, energy and of course money. Many interior designers make rugs their starting point of décor and work their way up by taking strong inspiration and cues from different aspects of it, like the colors, patterns, style and make. Rugs are available in a wide variety nowadays, you can find round area rugs, rectangles, squares, animal skin style and many more so in order to make the right choice, you need to hunt for it.

Hunting for the perfect area rug is easier said than done, trust me. It might only take a strong instinct or it may become months old, depending on the fact that how well you know what rug you’re looking for. Most people looking for that mysterious “perfect rug” don’t even know what exactly they want in their rug, which means they’ll walk right past the rug oblivious to the fact that it was the rug they have been searching for all along.  In order for that to not happen to you, I have listed in here all the reasons why you might be still searching for the right rug and not finding it any time soon.

1.      Not Sure What Exactly You Want

Knowing what you’re looking for in a rug is half the battle, without having a clear mindset you’ll just end up frustrated thus making a wrong choice in mere exasperation. The best way to figure this out is to ask yourself a simple question, “What do you want this rug to bring to the table?” is it the color, the pattern, the texture or warmth. Once you have zeroed in on one of these aesthetic purposes, you’ll be quick to narrow down your search. If you purpose is to induce color with the rug than even if the pattern or texture isn’t what you like, you should still go for it, as it will be a win-win. If the motive is to add a pattern to the décor than look for patterns you like in the colors of the room to make a cohesive choice. If your intention is to add texture and layer of warmth to the décor than look for heavy pile rugs that scream coziness.

2.      Looking to buy Peanut Butter for the Price of Peanuts

Rugs like round area rugs can be expensive and quite hefty on the pocket. Although you can find rugs online on steel price, it still expensive if you want to have a beautiful hand-knotted vintage rug or a pure wool rug or a silk rug. One of the biggest challenges that rug buyers face is getting a budget-friendly rug that looks like an heirloom piece. Well, you have to pay the price if you want to grace your floors with something exquisite. People set their standards high but forget to amp their budget accordingly which leads to frustration, thinking that a perfect rug is a myth whereas it’s out of range! Also don’t opt for a really cheap rug just for the sake of it, it will bring down the whole feel of the space.

3.      Your Focus is on the Rug Alone

Rug is not an individual item on its own, it’s an accent to the other elements of the décor. If you’re on a rug hunt, you keep in mind the whole room where the rug is going to rest and not focus on the rug alone. This is the reason many people don’t ever find the perfect rug because they look at it as an individual element and not something that will help accentuate and enhance the entire décor. Also don’t shop for a rug as a solution to your failed decorating attempt. If you don’t like the color story, a sofa, wallpaper or upholstery of the furniture then buying a rug will not solve or refute that feeling. If you go rug shopping considering other elements and picturizing the entire space you’ll be quick to find the one you love.

4.      You’re Afraid to Pledge

I know buying a rug is expensive and a big commitment. What if it doesn’t look as good as it does in the shop?  What if the other members don’t approve of it? What if it is too small or too big for the space? All these questions can haunt you, distress you and wobble you from your stance. So be sure to take a picture of the room where the rug is supposed to go, take one member of the family along and always go on a rug hunt with measurements of the space.

Conclusion

Choosing rugs for the home is a nerve wrecking task for sure. Avoid these aforementioned mistakes and you’ll be able to make a much better decision with confidence.