By sandra on January 27th, 2012
1. Guessing size. Learn from Goldilocks and always, always measure precisely for dimensions (or at least a range of dimensions) that will work well in your space so that your rug is not too small or too large, but just right. Tip: dining room rugs should be large enough so the back legs of dining chairs rest on the rug even when someone is sitting at the table for a meal.
2. Passing on padding. Padding is important for a variety of reasons, but key among them is how much it helps preserve the life and look of your rug. (See related blog).
3. Going Cheap. Think of your rug purchase as you do appliances and furniture. You expect those items to last a long, long time and spend a good bit of money for them accordingly. A good quality rug can last much, much longer than most household items. Rugs are practical as well as beautiful and should be budgeted for accordingly.
4. Falling for a Trend. Hot styles are great and are sometimes popular because they possess enduring style as well as adhering to modern esthetics as (like Ziegler and Kashkuli Gabbeh rugs). But sometimes a trend is more fad than fab, so unless you want to change your rug often (and it’s okay if you do) ask yourself: How will I feel about the rug three years from now?
5. Buying a rug you can’t return. No matter how careful and deliberate you are when searching for the perfect rug, the truth is sometimes it’s a fail. That’s why eSaleRugs.com has a 30-day easy return policy.
