How to Choose the Right Rug?

As the ultimate finishing touch in any space, the right rug can tie your look together and define your space. Here’s how to find your perfect match.

How the perfect rug can transform your space

Whether you’re looking to make a statement, add comfort or mark out different zones, a rug will anchor your space and add warmth and texture. Take your entire space into account when finding your new rug, from the style of your home and furniture, to the way your family uses the space.

What size rug should I choose?

Our Furniture experts at Freedom highly recommend choosing a rug depending on the size and the vibe you are trying to create. Since rugs come in different sizes and forms, we classify them into 4 main categories, such as:

Rugs for Smaller Space:

A small rug in a small space will make your room feel cramped, whereas a generous rug creates a sense of space. Measure your room, making a note of vents, doors, and obstacles. Check out our best selling rugs for smaller spaces.

Rugs for Living Rooms:

In a living space, allow your living room rug to sit just under the front legs of your sofas and chairs - this is useful in open-plan spaces, as it will define the space to create a warm, welcoming zone. You can Mix and match different styles - for example, layer a medium or small rectangle rug with a circular rug in natural fiber.

Rugs for Dining Rooms:

Rugs for Bedrooms:

Bedroom rugs can vary - a runner along the side of the bed provides softness underfoot, while a larger rectangle rug under the lower half will add texture and absorb sounds.

What’s the Best Rug for Families?

Natural materials:

Woven from organic plant materials, such as jute and hemp, this rug style can stand up to heavy foot traffic, wear and tear and won’t show marks and stains. This style looks great in both rectangular and circular rug shapes.

Dhurries & Kilims:

These traditional rug styles are woven from wool, jute, or cotton - they tend to be durable and suitable for busy zones. Their flat-woven construction means they’re usually reversible and often feature bold designs or muted patterns and colors.

Tufted, Shag & Mixed Construction:

Ideal for adding luxe texture and warmth to a space, these rugs can be crafted from wool, cotton, or man-made fibers and are somewhat delicate - they will require regular maintenance and care. Still, they will reward you with long-lasting softness and comfort.

Oriental:

Featuring ornate patterns, oriental rugs are a classic choice. Their tufted design makes them soft underfoot, and the patterns will hide marks and stains, ensuring low ongoing maintenance. Traditional wool or silk construction will only get more beautiful with age, while polyester, machine-made ones may only last for a short time - they are, however, easier to clean and are more budget-friendly.

How to care for your rug?

Hold onto the care tags from your new rugs to ensure you can address spills and stains properly, as different materials and food or drink spills require different types of care - however, any messes should be immediately blotted with a clean white cloth to absorb the majority of the liquid. We recommend taking optimal care of your rugs by:

• Regularly vacuuming your rugs.

• Use a brush to work out stubborn pet hair.

• Consider annual professional cleaning for your rugs.

• Rotate rugs in high traffic areas to ensure even wear.

• Consider using a rug underlay to prevent it from sliding and to protect your floors.

Why use a Rug Underlay?

We recommended to use a rug underlay to:

• Prevent the risk of dye transfer to the under surface.

• Help protect timber flooring.

• Reduce rug movement.