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Here’s Why Bigger Rugs Are Best

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For those of you who like statement items in your home, oversized rugs (12x15 and larger) are your best bet. They unify a room and add to its coziness as well as being a focal point or even a conversation piece. 
A room without a rug can feel unfinished. Smaller area rugs are what I call placemats for the floor, such as those just-larger-than-coffee table-size. 

Are we missing out by thinking small? 

Little rugs make a room feel choppy. Larger rugs unify a room and heighten the impact. 
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Many of my clients choose not to hide their lovely wood floors. Large rugs let floorboards shine. They have another benefit; they protect the room from floorboard drafts during the winter. They add drama. 
Area rugs anchor dead spaces like entry ways and hallways. Here’s a tip: In high traffic areas like entrance halls, rugs should be secured with nonslip rug pads. Pads help rugs remain neat without folds.
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If your wall-to-wall carpet stains easily and no longer serves your purpose when children come along, keep the carpet and its space-enhancing neutral benefit by teaming it with a larger floor covering in a more forgiving neutral shade or pattern.
Second rugs bring a cozy, bohemian feel to space. The top rug is less likely to move because the lower rug keeps it in place.
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In choosing rugs for the dining room be sure they are large enough for when chairs are moved. You want them to remain on the rug. They protect wood floors from scratches.
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 Extra-large rugs are ideal for breaking up a large open plan room. For rooms that are combined living, dining and cooking areas, a rug can define each area. Large rugs are used to create intimate zones. 
Here, one rug on the center of the space defines three distinct areas (seating on left, meetings in the center and desk areas on the right) that create an impressive look but feel less imposing. 

©David Papazian . Du interiors . ReDu

©David Papazian . Du interiors . ReDu

 Cannot choose between a carpet or wood floor? You can have both with an oversize rug that feels warm and soft in the morning but doesn’t hide the natural beauty of wood. Another benefit is soundproofing. Rugs absorb sound in high impact areas…think the pitter patter of feet and heels!

And YES! you can have an area rug over a wall to wall carpet!
©Elle M Photography . Du interiors

 Are you planning on purchasing a new rug this year? Check Du Interiors Facebook for Daily tips on rugs this week.
Need help selecting the right size rug for your home?

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Cheers to a wonderful 2018!

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