It is quite surprising but buying large rugs is not so easy as it might appear at first glance. The problem is that stores have difficulty in displaying these rugs sometimes and may not stock a large selection and buying online or from a catalog can make it difficult to envisage how the rug will look in your living room. Here are some guidelines to help your buying decision so that you have the best chance of making the right choice.

How Strong a Pattern Do You Want?

Most large floor rugs are patterned in some way, otherwise you might as well install wall to wall carpet, but if you choose a pattern which is not very subtle then the flooring will be the first thing that hits your eye when you enter the room. If that is not the effect you want, choose a small pattern and delicate colors for your rug. Think of the kind of patterns found on Persian and Chinese rugs which have worked well for centuries on our floors and you will get the right idea.

What size Do You Need?

There should always be a bare section around the perimeter of your room if you are buying a room sized rug. Make this at least one foot wide preferably two. If you prefer, you could buy a rug which just sits at the center of a large sitting area. This is the best solution too if you want a more striking pattern for your rug. It then becomes a focal point but just for the seating area, not the whole room.

Quality Counts

With a large floor rug make sure that you pay enough to get decent quality. You do not want parts of the rug wearing thin and the whole thing having to be replaced after a year or two. Remember your rug is covering a large expanse of your floor so it needs to look good and not cheapen your whole room.