Oriental Rug Shopping Made Simple

ORIENTAL RUG SHOPPING MADE SIMPLE BEFORE YOU GO: Prepping for Rug Shopping 1 MEASURE ROOM(S) 2 MEASURE FURNITURE Juludmlmln, DRAW A SKETCH OF ROOM THINK ABOUT COLOR/ DESIGN PREFERENCES Including doorways, furniture placement, windows Selecting the Right Rug O QUALITY ** High-quality wool/dye best for durability Hand-knotted better than machine-woven • Silk also available • Avoid synthetic fabrics e WEAVE 100 knots/in 300 knots/in? for geometric designs for intricate floral designs 3 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN/AGE Older rugs: Past 20 years: Persian (Iranian) rugs top quality Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, Turkish, Nepalese best 4 COLOR/DESIGN Choose easily Avoid trendy colors/designs that go out of fashion matched colors TOP 18 Oriental Rug Shopping Tips 1 Choose rug first, 2 Choose biggest rug then decorate around it possible for impact 3 Buying used is OK: older rugs most valuable 4 Ensure chairs stay on rug even when pulled out 5 Large rooms may 6 Test rug in home when need more than one rug possible" 7 Avoid placing 8 Use drapes/shades Oriental rugs in high-traffic areas to reduce fading 9 Comparison shop 10 Ask about proper cleaning, for best prices restoration *Reputable dealers will allow at no cost SINCE 1936 INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: (Hadeed-Mercer OIENTAL BUG CLUAN www.hadeedmercerrug.com SOURCES: interiordesigniowa.com/2011/08/22/nine-tips-for-selecting-the-perfect-oriental-rug-for-your-room www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/o.,203414,00.html www.jacobsenrugs.com/guide.htm