Carpets Vs. Rugs: What’s the best flooring option for your home?

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The floor décor is an essential part of any living space. Floor space has gone beyond a spot on which to place anything and everything. Nowadays, the floor is a medium for displaying the aesthetic leanings of those who live in the house. A flooring that is spectacular and artistic showcases the house inmates’ style and taste.

It’s the first thing that says ‘welcome!’ when you or your visitors come in.

Are you moving into a new home/office? Or does your space need a new look?

First, you must determine whether you want a carpet, a rug or maybe even linoleum for your space. In Nigeria carpets and rugs command almost equal attention in the mind space of people looking to change up the flooring in their space. Although it all comes down to personal choice, both flooring options have their merits and otherwise.  

How do you know which flooring option is best for you?

Similarities

Let’s start with the similarities

– Both flooring options serve as a tool for decorating the floor.

– They serve as covering for the floor.

– They help in maintaining the look and durability of the original floor.

Differences

– Appearance:

Rugs are excellent for individuals who wish to keep it simple by adding a few highlights to the room. The right rug can complement a room without changing its look. Carpets, on the other hand, will do the total opposite. It helps the room accommodate all other décor items. Perfect for setting the mood of space.

– Texture:

Their textures differ. So many variations of carpet and rug textures are now available. Rugs are hairy – with moss-like formations across the surface while carpets are plain on the surface. Rugs, due to its wooly/furry texture hides dirt while the dirt on a carpet can easily be spotted.

It still depends on your choice and the surrounding where it will be placed.

For instance, in a home where children run around a lot, carpet is most appropriate, for easy maintenance, and cleaning. In a space that doesn’t have much feet traffic, however,  a rug is a good fit.

Carpet and Rug Accessories

Carpets and rugs underlays can help your carpet last longer, they absorb sound, cover minor bumps, and holes in the floor, and provide insulation. Choose it when you buy your carpet. You could choose between foam underlay and rubber underlay.

More guides when selecting a rug or a carpet

Pattern/designs: Now this is the part I love most, carpets and rugs now come in elegant and breath-taking designs to suit your taste and style. It adds to the stylish decor in every space.

Color: Make sure that the color is in-line with every other colour in the room, whether it’s a center rug or wall-to-wall carpeting. Your flooring option must compliment everything in the room. It has to be a total package at first sight.

Durability: Be sure you’re buying from a good brand, known for quality. You can check out some top Carpets and rugs brands on vconnect.com

Size: Be certain you take the measurement of the space where you intend to cover. A covered floor that has some original flooring peeking out the corners will look clumsy.

Again, your choice will depend on personal preferences. Whatever type of floor covering you choose to, be sure you have convenience, comfort and budget in mind.

Which is your favourite flooring option? Let us know in the comments.

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