Rugs are serious business around here! We don’t see them just as decorative pieces, but (especially when you think of Lorena Canals), as a lifestyle – a way of life full of color, warmth, the smell of coffee, and family gathering.
They dress up the rooms and welcome us all like a real hug…. Yes, rugs add personality and bring a sense of comfort and welcome, besides helping to delimit spaces without the need for walls and making it easier to position furniture. They simply make everything complete!
But, ATTENTION! A badly positioned rug can give an unpleasant impression and even disrupt the whole decoration of the environment. To help you in this mission of choosing the ideal format and model we have listed 5 simple and easy tips! Let’s go?
- What is the need of your environment?
The Tribu Natural rug occupied the whole extension of the room.
Before going shopping, it is necessary to consider the purpose of the rug in the room. It may be to bring comfort, acoustic isolation (yes, yes! It may help to avoid possible annoyances from neighbors, for example), or even to delimit the space. There are many possibilities and you have to stop and define what role your rug will play, ok?
- Right Size
To delimit the round table, bet on a rug with the same format
Is there a right size for the rug? The answer is no, everything will depend on its function in the environment. In the baby’s room, for example, you can choose a model that covers the entire space. If your intention is to bring coziness to smaller environments, a round rug can bring movement and personality. Another idea? In the living room, choose a rug that is as wide as the sofa, so the composition will be harmonious. Remember: the right size is the one that fits the furniture!
In a few words, it is necessary to understand the ideal function and measure the environment so that the rug is not too big or too small in relation to the total size of the space or of that specific area.
- Shades
In this home office the light-colored furniture goes perfectly with the pink rug
When it comes to rugs, there is a world of possibilities for prints and colors – and Lorena Canals has an infinite palette of shades and designs – which only increases with each collection. Within so many possibilities, to define which shade or pattern to choose, a good suggestion is to take into consideration the color of your furniture! For example, if it is light, go for a patterned rug. If you want the rug to be a complement rather than the highlight, how about a neutral model? This way, you can change the decoration and the rug will match any style.
So, take note: patterned rugs tend to be the highlight of the room, while plain ones… an elegant complement.
- Material and thickness!
The Monstera Honey rug can be placed in passing places!
The material of the piece should also be taken into consideration before buying your rug. If you want a very cozy and rustic environment, how about using a wool rug? Incredibly, they do not make the room warmer, and all Woolable rugs are machine washable. If it gets dirty, just wash it!
As for the thickness, if the rug is to be used in a passageway, we recommend thinner rug models. For your living room, how about a fluffy model to rest your feet on? To make you even safer, buy a non-slip material to place under the rug, to avoid possible accidents.
- No mistake!
At the bedside a fluffy wake-up mat is all the better!
And, yes, there is that good-guy tip that you can’t miss: If you don’t feel up to choosing your model yet, leave the rug last! This way you will be able to visualize the space as a whole and it will be much easier to choose your ideal rug.
Do you have any doubts? Let us know!