Area rugs are decorative centerpiece that can help set the overall look and color of your room. It also can add protection to your floor, retain warmth, insulate against heat, absorb sound to minimize noise, and provide a stable walking surface. Select the right size: The general rule for a room size rug is that at least 12” – 18” of flooring should show around the rug. Decide where you want your furniture in relation to the area rug. You'll want to place furniture either entirely on or off the area rug in the living room or family room. The sofa can have its front end on the area rug and back legs on the floor, if you prefer. The practical consideration is that rugs should look in scale with the room and furnishings. Placing your rug under dining tables: Measure the diameter of the table. Make sure to add 24” – 30” on each side for side chairs, and 30” – 36” for arm chairs. When moving the chairs to be seated at the table, the chair’s back legs should still be on the rug and not outside of the rug. Using your rugs in hallways: Length can be optional. Try to place the rug in an area where it does not end in the middle of a doorway. It is fine to use multiple smaller runners in very long halls. Multiple runners do not have to be matching, but colors should coordinate. Coordinating: Multiple rugs used in adjacent spaces should compliment one another in color and style, but can be the same or different patterns.

Vacuuming is an important part of caring for your area rug. We recommend that you vacuum your area rug on regular basis or as needed.

Taking care of the problem immediately is essential in cleaning your area rugs. It is important to blot the rug stain rather than rubbing it. For hard to clean spots, you can blot with club soda or a mix of half-white vinegar and cold water. Mix one cup white vinegar with 1 cup of water. White vinegar is sometimes effective on tannins (weak vegetable dyes found in tea and coffee), and it leaves no residue. However, be careful because acids can set some other dye stains. Repeat this if necessary and blot again to remove most of the moisture. You will need an absorbent paper or cloth towel. A toothbrush can also be used to blot the area. Warm water and mild detergent might work fine as a first step. Mix the cleaning solutions according to the directions. In truth, more is not better. Don’t use too much water; try to keep the carpet as dry as possible. Let the rug dry after cleaning then vacuum it to restore the pile and texture. Finally, we recommend using a rug pad, it will prevent your area rug from slipping & sliding, it will also add cushion to the rug, helping prevent abrasion of the fibers on the back of the rug, and making vacuuming more effective.