Persian Rug Placement

    Some people feel they would like to invest in an antique rug but are not sure what they should do with it once they have it- there is in fact a lot of strategy to do with where and how you place a Persian rug within the home and within a room.

    For example, how old and what condition the rug is in can play a role. If you've purchased a more delicate, fine Persian rug, you'll probably want to avoid placing it in an area with heavy foot traffic, like right in the entryway to your home or in the hallway. On the other hand, heavier, more sturdy rugs are perfect to make a big statement right as you walk into the house.  Check to see what kind of dyes were used in the production of the rug- vegetable-based dyes tend to do very well at resisting damage. ALso check the materials- a wool rug will obviously survive much better than silk. Keep in mind the main color involved- it's pretty self-explanatory, but it's easy to forget how easily a white or pale rug gets dirty.

Another important thing to think about is how the color goes with the rest of the room. You don't necessarily need to literally match colors, red for red, brown for brown.  And often times an intricate pattern of separate colors, at a distance, can look like a totally different colors. And many rugs will have a little bit of, like, fifteen colors in them, so it's more of the overall impression a tug makes that needs to go well with the room. Especially if you have more 'modern' furniture, you may want to think about getting a different kind of area rug.

And your rug doesn't necessarily have to go in the living room or entryway, either- kitchens and even bathrooms can work. If you have small children, though, it's not recommended- they spill a lot in kitchens and tend to be less neat in bathroom, which can lead to staining and ruining a tug.  Any rug you place in front of, say, the kitchen sink, should be a good, thick hardy wool rug that won't slip too much and can withstand a lot of wear and tear.