Persian Rugs and Oriental Rugs

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As with most elements of home decor, you probably can't explain what it is you like or what you're looking for. You just know it when you see it.

Whether you prefer bright and lively colors, or muted earth tones; busy patterns, or simple design, you'll find a rug that has what you want.

The most common patterns found in Persian and Oriental rugs are traditional floral or curvilinear arabesque motifs like palmettes, vases, and garden elements, with a medallion or with an open field and tribal geometric designs. Most of these designs are symmetrical.

You'll also find many rugs which are not symmetrical, with a picture much like a painting.

The great thing about Persian and Oriental rugs is that they look natural in almost any room of the home. The most common places to find them are the living room and dining room. We have countless stories of clients who begin by buying for these rooms, and they just can't stop!

Rugs in bedrooms and foyers, runners in the corridors and on steps, and smaller mats in bathrooms are just a start after they've filled their homes, they fill their offices next.

Since handmade rugs are proven to be superior to machine-made carpeting, they're able to last longer even in high traffic areas including corridors and elevators.

There are no rules that state where to place a particular pattern of rug, although carpets that have an open field instead of a central medallion are usually preferred in situations where a dining or coffee table would be placed on top of the rug. In these rugs most of the detail and pattern is in the borders.

The color scheme of a rug is usually the most influential factor in choosing where to place it.

The colors of the rug don't have to be exactly the same as the curtains or upholstery, they just need to complement them in some manner. For example, if your drapes are baby blue, your rug doesn't have to be exactly the same. But accents of the color would complement the drapes.

Also, very colorful rugs tend to look better in less colorful rooms. Likewise, simple rugs with fewer colors look better in rooms with more color.

The most important thing to remember is that there are no rules -- you have to be happy with the rug you choose.

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