From Big to Small: The Right Rug for Every Room

Round or rectangular. Monochrome or multicolored. Indoor or outdoor. Rugs are not just incredibly diverse in terms of size, design and materials. They can also serve a very wide range of purposes in your home:

Stylish creators of space: rugs in the dining room

Rugs are excellent for dividing rooms up into different areas. In a large living space a rug can be used to clearly define a place for eating.

  • Shape: Whether you should choose a round or rectangular rug will depend on the shape of your table.
  • Design: geometric patterns, monochrome and minimalist or an oriental kilim or Berber rug – we recommend that you opt for a color that is already in your dining room.
  • Material: When purchasing your rug, check that it is easy to clean. Special cleaning products are available. Plus: there are even washable options.
  • Extra tip: The rug should be bigger than the table so that the chairs also fit on it. Your flooring will be safe from dents and scratches.

Inviting and practical: a rug in the hallway

Apart from being decorative, a hallway rug also serves a practical purpose: it absorbs moisture or dirt.

  • Shape: If your hallway is very narrow and long, we recommend a runner. In small or square-shaped entrance halls your best option would be a round rug.
  • Design: muted colors like gray or black, but also patterned designs, tend to be forgiving of the odd spot.
  • Material: It’s best to go for washable varieties. Outdoor rugs, for example, are made of synthetic materials. Extra tip: Don’t be scared to put rugs in small entrance halls. They can create structure optically in even the smallest of halls.

Creative ways of playing: colorful rugs for the kids’ room

A rug on the floor is especially ideal for children who are still crawling, learning to walk, or simply like walking around barefoot.

  • Shape: With a rug you can also create separate areas in your children’s rooms for painting or playing. Or you can use it to draw attention to a special piece of furniture.
  • Design: colorful maps, funny animals or abstract patterns – whatever the kids like. Material: Since kids often come into close contact with rugs, it’s important that they’re made of non-toxic materials. Natural materials like cotton, wool or hemp are the most suitable.
  • Extra tip: Special play rugs, for example with streets or soccer field designs, are perfect starting points for imaginative games.

Define specific areas that have different functions within an open living space, or add some coziness to a cool room. Visually-speaking, your main guide should be your personal taste. When choosing size, you should make sure that the rug is in proportion with the rest of the furniture.

Rugs are always an eye-catcher and create a snug atmosphere.

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