1. A contemporary rug is non-traditional, featuring a variety of styles from bold geometric patterns
to asymmetrical free-form designs. These rugs are, simply, art for your
floors from in-your-face modern elements, which tend to take over the
look of a room to casual patterns that are more serene.
2. Contemporary rugs are some of the most popular on
the market today. With their flexibility in design and color, it's easy
to find just the right rug to start planning your area or to complete
your decor.
3. Care for large size room rugs as you would
wall-to-wall carpet. Fine rugs and other unusual materials, however,
require special care.
4. Small rugs, such as those used at entrances, are
difficult to vacuum. Take them outside and shake them vigorously until
dust and dirt are no longer evident. You can also hang rugs over a
clothesline or sturdy outdoor furniture and beat them with a broom to
remove dust and dirt.
5. Always consult care labels for rugs, determining
whether they should be dry-cleaned, spot-cleaned, or laundered. If you
determine a rug is washable, machine wash on delicate. Place the rug in
a mesh laundry bag or zippered pillowcase and wash in cold water cold
water.
6. Is your entire home in need of a flooring
make-over? Create a phased plan. Think about timelessness and budget,
but don't forget about style. Colors are more adaptable than you might
think and they don't just disappear after a season. Gradually lighter
or darker over time, color can give your room the flexibility you need
to express the style you love.
7. Picking a Rug - Start by determining if you want a
large rug to cover most of your floor space, or several smaller ones to
define seating or activity areas. Color is a matter of personal taste,
but should either compliment or contrast the other colors in the room.
8. Many contemporary rugs are eco-friendly.
Green Label Plus is an independent testing program that identifies
carpets and rugs with very low emissions of VOCs to help improve indoor
air quality. By selecting Green Label Plus carpets and rugs, you are
assured one of the lowest emitting products on the market, and you may
be able to earn LEED or Green Guide for Health Care points.
9. Due to the unique nature of weaving and crafting,
rugs often vary slightly in size. Basically, rug weaving is not an
exact science. To effectively describe rug sizes, they are generally
rounded to the nearest whole size. It's safest to allow 2 to 6 inches
of leeway between a rug's stated size and its actual size. Thus, a 9 x
12-foot rug could be estimated at 8.5 x 11.5.
