Choosing an area rug for a space all depends on the design direction you want to follow. Once you’ve chosen an area rug it will dictate the patterns, textures and color you implement in the remainder of the room’s aesthetic. The area rug should never be treated as an “after thought” as you should begin with choosing a rug before any other accessory in a room. Every room has a slightly different set of tips and tricks on how to pick the right size and shape, color, pattern or texture.

Rugs add functionality, but they also act as the focal point to any room in the home. Take a look at your space and discern how large it is, and this will give you a good starting point to how large of a rug to purchase. Luxury rugs at La Maison Interiors come in a variety of patterns and textures, shapes and sizes. Geometrics work best for a contemporary design, and traditional patterns often work with all types of design concepts. Solid colored rugs are best suited for bedrooms as those rugs are often smaller, meant to accent or add warmth to a tile or wood floor.

Ensure the area rug of your choice is not too small or too large. Measure the doorway to the room and if the width of the rug is relatively close to that measurement you have chosen the right size. Never keep furniture half off of a rug in a hallway or foyer, and when choosing a rug for a smaller space like an office or bedroom ensure the rug is large enough to contain the furniture so it feels cozier, like a cocoon. Experiment with a round rug in a bedroom or foyer. Place the rug under a light fixture in an entryway, but keep furniture off of it. Most rooms are rectangle or square, but if you can successfully implement a round rug, you will create a dramatic effect that appears contemporary and modern.

In a living room, an area rug should be a focal point. Placing at least two feet of every chair and couch on the rug provides a space for the furniture to rest. This creates continuity enhancing the rooms aesthetic while keeping it cozy. Area rugs are a great opportunity to implement color, texture and pattern into a room. With a variety of different types of area rugs you have more choices than you could possibly need. La Maison Interiors’ selection of all patterns, shapes, sizes and color schemes of luxury area rugs is your final stop to finding the perfect focal point to your living, dining, bedroom or entryway. Keep these tips in mind when choosing a new area rug for your home.

• Always choose a rug that pulls a space together either with color, pattern and texture or shape and size
• Ensure the rug is durable and is quality manufactured as you want it to last for a long time
• Don’t be afraid to choose a bold print or unique pattern as a dramatic rug gives you more opportunity to accessorize in other areas of the room
• Try a round rug in a space with less furniture such as an entryway or large bathroom