Decorating one’s home is a labor of love, and the accessories used are always key elements in bringing together the entire look envisioned; from upholstery, wall art, accent items to area rugs.
Adding fine rugs will elevate the entire décor to a higher level, but care must be taken to avoid the following costly mistakes when buying area rugs.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to choose all your furnishings and décor first before deciding on a rug. If you already have all the furnishings, then you have no choice but to make the rug fit the existing décor, but if you are starting from scratch, you will be immensely better off choosing the rug first and allowing it to dictate the palette for the rest of the décor.
The reasons for this are that a good handmade rug is usually more valuable than most of the furnishings, so why let a cheaper item dictate the more expensive one. You may fall in love with a rug only to realize it does not go with the pillows on your sofa! It would be an irony if insignificant things like the pillows dictate the choice of a work of art such as a fine rug.
It is also incredibly more difficult to find a rug that will fit everything else; but if you choose the rug first then there are thousands of paint colors, fabrics, and accessories to choose from to make everything come together in harmony.
The beauty of a fine rug should not eclipse its functionality for your unique needs. While a specific rug might catch your eye, you need to make sure it is ideal for the use in a specific room. You can easily achieve this if you are aware of the basics when it comes to pairing select rug types and materials in certain areas of the home.
For high traffic areas like the entry or a main hallway, or high usage areas that are prone to spills like the kitchen and the family room, your best bet is a wool rug because they are the easiest to clean. Similarly, if you have pets, you might want to opt for colors that could easily camouflage animal hair in between cleaning or vacuuming sessions, so a jet black background rug with a white dog that sheds a lot will not be the best choice. If you like silk, silk blends, or wool and silk rugs, then you are better off using them in living rooms, a study / office, and bedrooms where they will get less traffic and spills.
You don’t have to limit yourself to one theme across the whole house, in fact, it can get boring to do so, but for the main areas that are visible together like a living room, family room, dining room, and entry, that may all be visible from different angles together, it is better to stay with a complimenting theme. However, when it comes to other rooms of the house that are more isolated, like the bedrooms, study / office, it is nice to be playful and try a different theme than the main areas. For instance, if you chose transitional theme for rugs in the main areas of the house, you can do a very traditional Persian tribal heriz in the office or library, and choose more modern rugs for the bedrooms.
One of the worst things you can do when buying a rug is making an impulsive purchase based on a rug stores promotion. Remember, the fine rug is a work of art worth its quality and so is an investment in itself. Gimmicky stores or sale promotions can also lead to an experience you may regret later. A lot of times the quality is not what you expected or thought when you saw the rug initially. There is also the matter of ‘hidden costs’ when it comes to promotional offers on rugs.
The rug size is an important aspect of rug selection and getting the wrong size rug for a room is a common mistake you want to avoid. It might seem like the only factor necessary for choosing the rug is the size of the setting where you are placing the rug, but the overall size of the room, the height of the ceilings, size and placement of the furniture, all play a role. If the rug is too small or large for the area, it will take away from the entire look you hope to achieve. This will often make it seem a poor design job, like you already had something that you forcefully tried to fit in the area, rather than having purchased it especially for the purpose.
Rugs are a very complicated product and it’s usually very hard for a consumer to ascertain the quality and value. A lot of rugs made with low grade or dead wool are chemically washed to make them look nicer when they are new, but the first attempt to cleanup a spill means the chemical wash gives in and you have a rug that looks different in the cleaned area. Even worse, you may not find out about this problem until you get a rug cleaned professionally, and the rug loses its luster after being cleaned. This is why finding a reputable rug store is the single most important decision you will make in acquiring fine rugs and you should spend the most time on researching the prospective stores in your area. Some of the most important factors to consider will be how long they have been in business, how much inventory they have, is the store well maintained and well managed, and do they have good reviews online.
Alyshaan Fine Rugs in Scottsdale Arizona has over 5000 fine hand-knotted rugs in stock, expert staff, impeccable, award winning quality and service, and more 5 star reviews online than any rug store in the region. Please visit us at alyshaan.com
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EXCELLENT Based on 122 reviews Teamchambliss2024-08-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have bought numerous rugs and have had many rugs cleaned at Alyshaan. The most professional and I highly recommend! Dawn Beckman2024-08-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been collecting rugs from Alyshaan Fine Rugs for over twelve years! Known for their exceptional quality and richness of color, we are thrilled with how they have performed over the years. They look as good today as the day we bought them! We are now buying for our daughter, who is headed to dental school in the fall. The first thing she wanted for her new apartment was a rug from Alyshaan! Sam, Amanda, Josh, and the entire team have treated us with the utmost kindness and professionalism. We look forward to visiting the showroom whenever we’re in town. It is always a pleasant experience! Terrell Goeke2024-07-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great help, friendly knowledgeable... Lynn Kelly2024-07-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We worked with the folks at Alyshaan to create a custom designed wool rug for our living room. They have wonderful team! We provided the design and through their process, they helped us get EXACTLY what we wanted. Any questions that we had along the way were always answered in a timely and helpful fashion. The process for this kind of quality takes time but well worth it. It seems like a shame to put furniture on it. Many thanks to Joshua, Amanda, and everyone involved in bringing our vision to reality! renee jobe2024-07-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Alyshaan Fine Rugs for many years. They have always treated me so great!!! They always have a huge inventory, and take the time to make sure that you find the rug that fits your room perfectly. I cannot express enough what a great company this is. Sead Hasic2024-06-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was just window shopping years ago and the owner. Sam was so knowledgeable and so kind and I didn’t feel like I was sold. I felt no pressure a few years later I bought my dream home I returned. The customer service was impeccable. Sam and Amanda are now my friends. Thank you so much for taking good care of me and being patient. Myra Diaz Nathan2024-06-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The delivery men were Very professional and careful with our furniture. They set up the rug perfectly! The rug looked brand new! Hannah A2024-06-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came in to Alyshaan rug store looking for a small rug for my living room. I was able to find the perfect 6x9 rug in a neutral color. Amanda not only has an eye for detail and staging. She also brought multiple rugs out to my house so I could see which one I loved. I’m very happy with my experience and my beautiful rug! Jeff Zavala2024-06-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and amazing customer service all around. I recently had the folks at Alyshaan remove a stain from one of my area rugs and they far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Alyshaan for all of your rug care needs!
Imagine giving us a design you have seen, a sketch you did or choosing one of our designs, telling us the ideal size and your favorite colors, and having your dream rug created as the only one of its kind in the world. Even with the largest selection of fine rugs in Arizona, with over 5,000 rugs in stock, there are occasions that a client wants an unusual size, a specific design, and specific colors they love. Custom rugs are the perfect solution in such situations, and our custom rugs service is the best in the country.
The client wanted a beautiful Asian design in a very subtle rug; we designed this rug based on her instructions.
We made this subdued grey transitional rug for our client who wanted a transitional rug in the colors and size their space needed.
Our client loved this Native American design but those rugs only come in smaller sizes in flat weave rugs and the client wanted a room size rug in a plush hand-knotted weave.
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