How to: Use rugs like a professional.
When it comes to the concept of home staging, it is all about defining usable spaces to show potential buyers the true value that lies within a home.
Now, more often than not, when people are trying to define a space and create zones, they look to furniture pieces or shelving units to section off different areas of the home. Yet, we can’t help but turn to rugs time-after-time as an effective tool in defining different areas of the home.
What should I consider when buying the right rug?
Size
The size of your rug is arguably the most important factor of consideration when choosing a rug to define your space. And, unfortunately, it’s not always the easiest decision to make!
We suggest starting the process by thinking about where you want your space to end and the next one to start. Be sure that your chosen rug won’t extend past this point and intrude into the next “defined zone”.
The size of the rug also needs to suit the furniture you’re going to position on the rug. For example, if you’re using a rug to define a dining space, the rug should be big enough for your chairs to remain on the rug when they’re pulled out.
Another factor to consider is the room’s edge. It’s critical that your rug doesn’t run the entire length of the room right up to the walls. Instead, be sure to leave around ½ metre between the end of the rug and the closest wall.
PSCO. Pro Tip: Get your masking tape out and measure the ideal size before you go rug shopping. It will help you visualise the rug which can often be more helpful than working off measurements.
Shape
For the Perth Style Co. team, rectangular rugs are our usual go-to but they’re definitely not the only shape available!
When pondering the right shaped rug for your room, consider what’s better suited to the architecture of your space. Could a round rug be a better way to designate a play area in your kid’s bedroom? Is a square rug the best option for your entry foyer?
It’s important to determine what furniture will sit on the rug and the composition you’re wanting to create. A formal sitting room setting may look better configured on an oval-shaped rug over a large rectangular. A round rug may work better under a round dining table or a runner in a foyer.
Try to be playful and brave with your rug shape rather than sticking to the most common shape available - it will really help your room design come to life.