I guess I should begin this story full disclosure:I love expensive rugs. As I write this blog my feet are resting on a $2500 heavy wool rug that I fell in love with the first time that I touched it. It fells wonderful! And it is beautiful. Well, everywhere except at the door to my office where people walk in from the warehouse without wiping their feet, which ensures that my beautiful rug always has black footprints at the door. You can guess how this makes me feel.
What Is The Solution?
One path is to buy inexpensive rugs and throw them away periodically. That is the what I have started doing at home. Throwing away a $200 rug every few years won't bring tears to my eyes. Several years ago my mastiff Josey parked what seemed to me a weeks-worth of semi-digested dog food, leftovers, and Jimmy Hoffa on another expensive wool rug that I had. The rug, and Hoffa, had to go. Could it have been cleaned? Maybe. But not for me.
Cheap rugs are disposable rugs. Furthermore, changing rugs allows us to redecorate on the cheap. Changing the rugs in different areas allows us to lighten or darken our decor. Adding an affordable rug with a different colors, style or design can have a huge impact on your space. And you can do it without busting your budget on new floors.
Have you ever felt like your living room is missing something? We have the solution for you: Get an area rug! Our area rugs add the perfect finishing touches to a room. Here are 5 reasons to buy cheap area rugs for your living room:
1. A Rug Can Really Pull a Room Together
Cheap area rugs are a great idea because they have the ability to really pull a room together if you buy the right one. You can choose a rug that matches the color scheme of the room, or one that’s a nice contrast to the floor. Not only will an area rug pull the room together, but it will help keep your floor clean and undamaged!
2. An Area Rug is a Good Choice with Kids
Kids love to run around the house and cause mischief — it’s in their job description. Some floors tend to be more slick than others, and kids can fall and hurt themselves if they aren’t careful. Cheap area rugs can help cut down on any falls your kids may take when playing in the house. And, it’s a safer place for them to rough house than on hard floors. Area rugs are great for spills as well because instead of getting on the floor and causing any permanent damage, the rug will take the hit and can easily be cleaned.
3. Nice Relief From Cold Floors
Even though hardwood floors and ceramic tile are nice, they tend to get cold during the winter. No one likes to step out of bed or off the couch and immediately touch a cold floor! If you are one of those people who like to walk around barefoot in your house, a cheap area rug for your living room is a great choice. You won’t have to walk across the cold floors anymore!
4. Cheap Rugs are a Great Way to Keep Your Pets Off the Furniture
If you don’t want your pets to climb up on the furniture, an area rug is one way to train them to stay off the furniture and instead be comfortable on the floor. It also helps keep pet hair off of clothes. We have cozy and comfortable area rug options that your pets will love, and you won’t ever be able to get them off of it! Don’t worry if your pet sheds a lot. Area rugs are relatively easy to clean, all you need to do is just vacuum them. And if you are using affordable rugs you can toss them when needed, without guilt.
5. Area Rugs are Pretty Easy to Clean
As we said earlier, cheap area rugs for living rooms are pretty easy to clean. You can vacuum them to pick up any dirt or hair from your pets, and if they need to be washed you can treat them similarly to how you clean carpet. Some smaller rugs are even machine washable, but be sure to check and see if they have any specific instructions before you put them in the wash.
Shop for rugs that contain synthetic materials. Sure, wool feels good, but a rug that is made of 100% polypropylene (olefin) is impossible to stain. That is because of the way that the yarn was extruded, and ensures that you can clean anything from your rugs. Also, olefin rugs are always the least expensive. You can buy outdoor rugs made from olefin as well, giving you more areas to highlight color and style around your home.
Buying A Rug On A Budget
Discount rugs should be easy to locate. More and more places are staring to target the discount rug market. Dollar stores and home centers are a great place to shop, especially in the clearance section. Prices will depend mostly on size but weight and yarn type will play a big part as well. Again, look for rugs made with polypropylene as the will have the lowest price.
Something that you don't want is a hand made rug or something with a jute back. These rugs have a tendency to come apart when cleaned by anyone other than a professional. Shag rugs are another no-no, unless you can buy them at a really cheap price. And what brand it is doesn't matter at all. Go for the lower price!
What Size Rug Should I Buy For My Space?
The size of the rugs that you purchase for your home will depend on what rooms you are using them in. You want the rug to tie the room together, not make it look too small or big. For instance, in the living room your rug should be big enough for all of your furniture to sit on, plus 6-12 inches. If you have a huge room, make sure that the rug you purchase is large enough to at least get the front legs of your sofa and chairs.
We have a great selection of cheap area rugs for living rooms that we know you will love. Find the one that works best for your space and put the finishing touches on your room!