Area Rug Buying Guide

How to Choose a Rug

Choosing a rug can be overwhelming. You have many options to choose from in a rug’s construction, the size, the colour, and more! Not only that, but you have to take into account the room you are outfitting and its existing furniture and colour scheme. Our team of experts at Alexanian will walk you through the rug-buying process from start to finish with this area rug buying guide.

Area Rug Shopping Options

Alexanian carries a huge selection of hand-knotted, hand-tufted, Persian one-of-a-kind rugs and machine-made rugs from the most renowned weaving areas of the world. Each Alexanian store carries an individual selection of oriental and area rugs. We recommend a visit to one of our stores to let one of our experts help you in choosing a rug. Or you can shop for a rug through our online rug store. Order from Alexanian’s inventory of thousands of rugs and your rug will be delivered directly to your home. We can even arrange delivery to an Alexanian store located nearest you.

Area Rug Shopping Options

Shop by Size

Once you have a room in mind, choosing the rug size is up next! Let us help you make the right decision for each of your rooms to make them feel luxurious, comfortable and cohesive with your decor.

Large Area Rugs | Medium Area Rugs | Small Area Rugs |  Runner | Oval | Shop All Area Rugs

Complementing your Space

When looking for a rug for any room in your house, it’s important that the rug choice complements not only the existing furniture in the room, but also the room’s vibe. When it comes to how to choose a rug colour, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices. No matter the room or the furniture that’s in it, we will have the rug in the colour you’ll need.

Shop by Colour

Beige

Grey

Blue

Brown

Red

Shop by Design

There are a few crucial decorating tips to keep in mind when selecting your rug: flexibility, functionality, and fashion. An area rug can define the overall design of a space while anchoring existing furnishings and decor. Decide if you are decorating to match your existing decor, or if you will decorate to match the rug.

Contemporary

Traditional

Persian-Style

Geometric

Modern

Finding the Right Fibre, Natural or Synthetic?

Choosing the right rug material for you depends on where you’ll be placing the rug and texture preference as each material offers different levels of softness, stain resistance and durability. Read on to learn the difference in rug materials to help you choose the most functional and fashionable piece!

Shop by Fibre

Wool

Silk

Cotton

Hemp & Jute

Sisal & Seagrass

Olefin/Polypropylene

Polyester

Nylon

Acrylic

Faux Silk

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