Does your home need some decoration love? How about adding a wool area rug to break things up and add some warmth to your home or office? These make great additions to those area as they are not only pretty to look at but they are very comfortable to relax on and can be very durable. They also make a popular choice for families with kids because they can enjoy the comfort of the wool area rug while they play their toys and are strong enough to withstand the roughness of young boys and their toys. Here are a few things to keep in mind when buying one.
Be Prepared - Measure out where you plan to put your wool area rug. Typically, you have a border of flooring running All of the way around the rug. It might look a bit foolish to have a rug butt right up against the wall or base board. Figure out what size would work best for your area before you going shopping. These rugs come in a variety of sizes including 4′ x 6′, 6′ x 9′ as well as 5′ x 8′.
Be careful placing your rug in the direct sunlight. Wool can fade so when you purchase a rug ask the flooring retailer for rugs that are not prone to fade.
Where you buy – This may be the most important part of your purchase. Obviously, it is best to buy from a reputable dealer. The big box retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and Home Depot are trustworthy. They have a good return policy in case you make a mistake. Also, you can look online for a wool area rug. Amazon.com is a very reputable and trustworthy dealer. Check out some of their options here – wool area rugs for sale.
Is it 100% wool? – This is an important question to find out. Some rugs are a wool blend. The 100% rugs that are hand made and hand tufted. These will run a little bit more money but might be worth the investment as they tend to last longer. An example of such a rug would be this brown 6′ x 9′ handmade wool area rug. Inquire about how much wool is used in the rug that interests you.
Traffic? – Will you be placing your wool area rug in a high traffic area? A rug made of a flat-weave is better suited for areas with lots of traffic. Hallways, foyers, family rooms are good places for this type of design. On the other hand, a place with little traffic like a bedroom would be best off with a shag wool rug. Those are soft, cozy and visually appealing.
The good thing is that there are many fine wool area rugs available at an affordable price. If you happen to make a mistake on a purchase usually the store will take it back. If for some reason that does not work out you might be able to still use your rug in a different part of your home. Since these are pretty affordable you might be able to buy another one that is better suited for your original area.
