How to find the perfect rug
The perfect rug does it really exist?
Have you been searching for the ‘perfect’ rug, but can’t find the right style, the right size in the right colour or right pattern? Perhaps you can’t even locate the right store or website?
Well we can let you in on a little secret, Floor Coverings can solve all your rug problems! How? I hear you ask……………. Well here at Floor Coverings you can create your own rug or stair runner!
Benefits of a rug
Using a rug in a space offers several practical and aesthetic benefits. Here are some key advantages:
1. Comfort and warmth
Softness underfoot: Rugs provide a soft, cushioned surface to walk on, making the space feel more comfortable, especially in areas like living rooms and bedrooms.
Insulation: Rugs help insulate floors, keeping your feet warm in colder seasons. This is especially useful in homes with hard flooring like tile or hardwood.
2. Aesthetic enhancement
Colour and Style: Rugs are a great way to introduce colour, texture, and pattern into a room, helping to enhance or complement the existing decor.
Visual Definition: Rugs can define a space within a larger room. For example, in an open-concept layout, a rug can help separate the living area from the dining area.
3. Noise reduction
Sound Absorption: Rugs help reduce noise by absorbing sounds from footsteps, furniture movement, and echoes, making a room feel quieter and more peaceful.
4. Protection for flooring
Prevents Scratches and Damage: Rugs protect hardwood, tile, or LVT or laminate floors from scratches, dents, and wear, particularly in high-traffic areas or under heavy furniture.
Preserves Floor Finish: Using a rug can extend the life of your flooring by protecting the surface from dirt and debris.
5. Safety
Non-Slip Surface: Rugs, particularly with a non-slip backing, provide traction and reduce the risk of slips and falls, especially on slippery surfaces like hardwood or tile.
Cushion for Falls: In households with young children or elderly individuals, rugs can offer a softer landing in the event of a fall.
6. Improves air quality
Traps Dust and Allergens: Rugs can trap dust, dirt, and allergens that would otherwise float around on hard floors. Regular cleaning helps reduce the amount of dust and allergens in the air.
7. Personalisation and comfort
Customises the Space: A rug allows you to express personal style through its design, texture, and colour. It’s an easy way to make a space feel more personalised and inviting.
Cosiness: Adding a rug can make a space feel more intimate and cosy, especially in larger rooms.
8. Easy to change
Rugs are easier to change or move around compared to other design elements like carpet. You can switch out rugs to update the look of a room without major renovations.
Make me a rug
By Alternative Flooring
Alternative Flooring offers a unique service called “Make Me A Rug”, where customers can design their own bespoke rugs to fit their personal style, space and home decor. This service allows you to choose from any of their fabulous carpets, including the natural range, quirky patterns and 100% wool. You can also select different border styles, including leather, suede, metallic, and even rainbow, to create a fully personalised piece that complements your space.
The brand emphasises sustainability, using ethically sourced materials where possible and prioritising durability to reduce waste. With this service, you can mix and match patterns, colours, and textures, ensuring your rug is one-of-a-kind. Additionally, they offer pre-made rugs for quicker options.
We always recommend our customers come to our showroom and check out the full range, to see and feel the material in person before designing their custom rug.
The most exciting news about Did you know that we are currently offering Floor Coverings customers 10% off when they use the ‘make me a rug’ link through our website. Using code: FLOORC10 it is valid until December 31st 2024.
Create your own stair runner
Did you know you can create your own stair runner from any of our carpets in the showroom?
Just select the carpet you want – choosing from top end brands such as Westex, Alternative Flooring, and Crucial Trading.
Then choose your edging – whether its a whipped edge or a border, there are plenty of colours and design ideas to choose from depending on your final look or budge.
Then ta-dah – you have yourself a fabulous stair runner – made and fitted with love from Floor Coverings!
So what ever space you are trying to fill, decorate or keep cosy and warm – we have the answer for you right here in our showroom. So many possibilities available! Please don’t hesitate to pop in and see what flooring solutions we have to offer in store! Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.
