Purchasing wall to wall carpet rather than area rugs depends on a number of factors the first being ‘ your preference’ followed by your budget and then whether or not you have polished floors, tiles or slate.
If you have polished floors you will more than likely consider the purchase of area rugs so that the rug is nicely edged by the wood or tiles. However, wall to wall carpet creates a total look to a room and gives you a nice base from which to incorporate your overall color scheme.
CLICK HERE to read about the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing either wall-to-wall-carpet or an area rug for your home. Our guide will help you to make the decision on which is best for you.
Beautify your home with quality rugs including braided, oriental, Persian rugs, bathroom rugs and more
Rugs are a great way of changing the look and feel of a room. For a reasonable price you can change a drab and boring room and make it into something more colorful and interesting.
Rugs come in a huge range of styles, colors and designs so there is no reason for not finding the perfect rug for you. You can purchase braided rugs, oriental and Persian rugs as well as rugs for specific rooms or areas of your home like bathroom rugs, kitchen rugs, outdoor rugs and kids rugs.
Rugs are an expression of your style and as rugs come in so many different designs, from traditional to contemporary; you can choose something subtle or go for the extreme with bold dramatic colors and geometric designs. The choice is yours.
An area rug can be placed in almost any room of the house and is a great way of protecting high traffic areas or your expensive wall-to-wall carpet. Rugs can completely transform rooms especially those with hard wood floors.
If you really want something special then you can purchase a Persian rug. These rugs are hand-made and always look stunning in any home. They have a look and feel that just can’t be beat.
Braided rugs are another beautiful style of rug. Braided rugs are made from fabrics or yarns and are woven together in spectacular designs. Braided rugs are versatile and will suit almost any room of the house including kitchens and bathrooms.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpets and area rugs:
Purchasing wall-to-wall-carpet or an area rug for your home is a major decision based on your own preference and your budget. So this guide has been prepared to provide you with some of the advantages and disadvantages of each, to help you with your decision.
Advantages of wall-to-wall carpets
- Carpet is permanent and therefore does not shift around on the floor
- Absorbs noise
- Provides insulation for the entire floor
- It can cover a badly worn or stained wood floor
- There are a wide range of textures and colors available
Disadvantages of wall-to-wall carpets:
- Once it’s installed, it can’t be moved
- Professional installation is required to install the carpet which will add to the cost
- Cleaning and repair of the carpet has to be done in-house
Advantages of area rugs
- Area rugs can be moved from room to room or from house to house if you relocate
- Area rugs can be rotated to avoid wear and tear in high traffic areas
- Area rugs can have amazing designs that won’t overtake a room like wall-to-wall carpet which should best be left in neutral colors
- They look elegant on wood floors
- Area rugs can be used to cover wall-to-wall carpet in high traffic areas like hallways and entrance ways
- Unlike wall-to-wall carpet, there is an enormous variety of designs, colors and textures available to choose from
- Area rugs can be sent out for cleaning and repair
- Area rugs can provide a focal point in any room
- Cleaning underneath the rug is easy
- No installation is required
- Can be a lot cheaper than wall-to-wall carpets
Disadvantages of area rugs
- Area rugs can shift or slide – use anti-slip rug holders to prevent this from happening
- Any unsecured edges may lift and cause tripping
Deciding on whether to have wall-to-wall carpet or an area rug ultimately comes down to personal choice. Hopefully this guide has helped with your decision-making.
