4 Simple Steps To Create That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling in Your Home

Handmade Persian rugs are colorful, versatile, and are famous for creating that warm, fuzzy feeling for interior design. Read on for your 4 step primer in the search for a perfect handmade area rug...

Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) January 9, 2006 -- Persian Rugs. Have you ever noticed the enormous variety of rugs displayed in online and offline stores? How does one go about finding the perfect rug to spice up the home with all of these choices?

They're gorgeous, handmade, colorful, with modern designs, traditional Persian styles, rectangular, round, palace-sized, small, and can be pricey or inexpensive. How do you know that what you are about to purchase is a high quality rug that will have lasting beauty for generations of your family?

But most importantly: how do you create that warm, fuzzy feeling in your home with the absolute confidence that you have found the perfect rug?

Here they are -- 4 simple steps to create that warm, fuzzy feeling in your home:

Step 1.
Educate Yourself. Did you know that high quality handmade rugs can be an investment? Make an informed decision by educating yourself. Learn about rugs by researching various rug styles. What is the difference between a Persian Afshar and a Qum? Everything from the country of origin, knots-per-square-inch, age, and quality of the materials (usually wool or silk with fine handmade rugs) should be noted before making a solid investment in a handmade rug.

Step 2.
Size Matters. Size and shape should be considered, depending on your taste, furniture, and space. Are you going to use a palace-sized rug for the centerpiece of a large room, or do you need a few small rugs for fun accents around the house? Runners look great in hallways, while round, oval, and square rugs might be best suited for your office space. Rectangular rugs are by far the most common shapes and more widely available. A good dealer should have an array of shapes and sizes, including some of the rare non-rectangular shapes.

Step 3.
Colors are Key. Everyone sees color in slightly different ways. The colors of handmade Persian rugs can vary from dominant, rich, red hues to calm beige and camel variations. You’ll find that the color of your rug seems to vary over the course of the day, as natural lighting has a magical effect on the wool and silk materials of high quality rugs. And you might feel that there are too many complex colors in one rug. You will be amazed, however, when some subtle colors in a complex design are enhanced by the color of your walls, furniture, or floors. It’s a good idea to try a rug in your home for a few days, weeks, or months (depending on the policies of your dealer) before you decide to keep it.

Step 4.
Seek Reputable Dealers. This is perhaps the most important step in your rug experience. Find people with knowledge about rug styles, the rug industry, interior design, and you’ll want to be able to ask as many questions as possible to feel comfortable making your purchase. Look for dealers with extensive educational resources (some online companies are great at giving well-researched, thorough information on their site) and try to find dealers that offer a solid money back guarantee, fair pricing, and free shipping.

Whether you’re looking for a Persian Sultanabad area rug or a rug with a basic, elegant Tibetan motif, you’ll know where to start with these 4 simple steps to feel warm and fuzzy in your home.

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