Betsy Manley

Betsy Manley recommends using a rug gallery or store for purchasing rugs.

Time to Consider Refreshing Rugs

BY BETSY MANLEY

A perfectly curated and sized rug can pull a room together and completely change its style and look. My home has no carpet in it, so rugs abound in every room. That’s given me lots of firsthand experience with all that goes into finding the perfect rug and getting it in just the right place, and it isn’t easy.

Rugs vary in price, so there’s something for every budget. When selecting rugs for main gathering rooms, you might want to go upmarket in cost and really enjoy the luxury rug-buying experience. Visit a rug gallery, store or warehouse, and choose a few that appeal to you and work best with your colors and fabrics (don’t forget paint and fabric swatches). After you’ve made your selections, the store will bring these rugs to your home, lay them out on the floors so you can decide which ones to keep and then take back the unwanted ones. This luxury route definitely is the way to go. If you’ve ever had to lug home a 9-by-12 rug, only to have to return it because it didn’t work, it’s a pain. But a rug dealer will assist you with all that.

Family rooms are the main gathering hub, so I think the most attention should be paid to this rug. I recommend a wool rug in this space because it’s durable, soft and stain-resistant. You might pay more for it upfront, but it’s 100% worth it. Turkish rugs are my favorites, and a variety can be viewed at Scott’s Antique Market. Here are a few guidelines for sizing rugs: • Family room: The rug always should go under the front legs of all seating furniture. • Front door: The rug should be the length of your door(s) and sidelights. • Bedroom: The rug should extend 2-3 feet around your bed, so you have a solid landing pad when you get up. • Dining room: The rug should extend at least 2 feet behind each chair, so you aren’t upsetting it to get in and out of your seat.

In my next article in March, I will share an online shopping guide to rugs.

Betsy Manley is a proud University of Georgia alumna, who started House Therapy, which brings home makeovers to Acworth. She documents the process and provides tips and tricks along the way. Earn up to 15 combined high school and college credit hours per semester.

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