Area rugs are divided in three different types which include Oriental rugs in the rules of decor. The first is the rug that will be used as a focal point. The second is the rug that will be used to highlight the focal point. The third has more to do with the specific area in which it will be used to either tone down or highlight the focal point as well.
The medallion is the key to choosing Oriental rugs. For rugs intended as the central focal point, the common recommendation is an oriental rug with an impressive medallion. On the other hand, rugs that are intended to bring out the best in another focal point should obviously be void of a central medallion or figure but should still be decorated with patterns in a color to support the alternate focal point.
There are other things to consider when choosing an Oriental rug. Certain effects obtained by using the Oriental rug include; the material it is made of, will it withstand the high volume of traffic and does it provide a focal point you are trying to achieve. Most people can tell by looking at the room if they have chosen the right rug for the area. Material the Oriental rug is made of is the first consideration when buying. Most prefer wool for it can absorb five times its own weight in moisture. This would be ideal in a room that has a lot of humidity.
Taking the material into account first, wool is the preferred choice among many Oriental rug owners. The reason for this is the fact that wool characteristically has the ability to absorb almost five times its own weight in water. That means that if the room the rug is placed in has a high humidity, the rug will absorb some, if not all, of the moisture.
Next up, you need to consider the amount of traffic. Oriental rugs do supply quite a bit of warmth to a place and have the ability to enhance the mood of a room. However, one aspect that has to be considered in terms of a room where the volume of traffic is rather high is the maintenance of the rug in question. The rule of thumb here is to get a rug that is perhaps a bit darker in color but more importantly, one that has a very intriguing and intricate pattern. Naturally this doesn’t get rid of the evidence of many people walking over it but it won’t show as easily as a blank rug – thereby reducing cleaning costs.
Oriental rug buyers often ask, how large should the rug be? This depends on where you are considering using the rug. If it is under a coffee table, it should be large enough to expand out several inches all around the table. It should highlight the table, not overwhelm it. The same rule goes for any other furniture in the room. Oriental rugs that are the same size, same pattern and used in the same room, will divide the focal point of the room. Try choosing one large andtwo small. The large one will be the focal point while the two smaller ones will highlight. Patterns and colors need to match.
