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Think you know everything to take into account when shopping for a rug?
And when in doubt, go larger with yourrug sizethat will make a room appear bigger, too.
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There’s no bad material to choose from, but try staying away from synthetic materials for durability.
Corners and edges that receive more foot trafficlike in hallways or doorwayswill show wear faster and fray over time.
Pulling rugs away from these areas will help them maintain their shape and youth for much longer.
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If you might’t find a premade piece that fits your space nicely, go to your local carpet store.
You have a custom rug for a fraction of the price," she says.
She recommends making sure that the top rug still fits over at least 50 percent of the bottom rug.
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“Otherwise, it winds up looking like a postage stamp on a large envelope,” Riggs says.
Placing a Rug in the Dining Room
A dining room rug simply isn’t right for everyone.
Riggs encourages her clients with young families to skip this step during the design process.
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