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Designing a bathroom
A short article to give people a few ideas of what to think about when they first decide to change their bathroom.
A short article to give people a few ideas of what to think about when they first decide to change their bathroom.
Jacx Golze Design
We are a London based Interior Design company, specialzing in Residential Projects in Europe and overseas.
We are a London based Interior Design company, specialzing in Residential Projects in Europe and overseas.
How To Measure Floor Space At Home
Avoid common mistakes when measuring your floor space. Our tips will ensure that you buy just enough flooring.
Avoid common mistakes when measuring your floor space. Our tips will ensure that you buy just enough flooring.
ARTICLES
Designing a bathroom
A short article to give people a few ideas of what to think about when they first decide to change their bathroom.
A short article to give people a few ideas of what to think about when they first decide to change their bathroom.
Jacx Golze Design
We are a London based Interior Design company, specialzing in Residential Projects in Europe and overseas.
We are a London based Interior Design company, specialzing in Residential Projects in Europe and overseas.
How To Measure Floor Space At Home
Avoid common mistakes when measuring your floor space. Our tips will ensure that you buy just enough flooring.
Avoid common mistakes when measuring your floor space. Our tips will ensure that you buy just enough flooring.
Luxury hardwood decking
An extention to your living room through the bi-fold doors to a smooth hardwood flooring, wow. No screws visible in a wood that matches the interior
An extention to your living room through the bi-fold doors to a smooth hardwood flooring, wow. No screws visible in a wood that matches the interior
Blinds and curtains
Blinds and curtains
Blinds and curtains
Rug Placement |
| Date Added: September 24, 2009 10:16:40 AM |
| Author: clare vallely |
| Category: Floor Coverings |
| Knowing the approximate size and placement of your rug before you buy it is very important to avoid disappointment and hassle if the rug has to be returned. Poor rug placement can interrupt your entire décor creating imbalance and drawing the eye away from the rest of the room. Small rugs can generally be placed wherever they look best or fulfil a purpose, larger rugs however may need some careful thought to find the perfect placement. Typically large rugs are placed in the centre of a room, under a coffee table or in front of a sofa. If a rug is being placed under the front legs of a sofa it should be placed approx. 3inches behind the front legs, unless the rug is very large it is unusual for the back legs of a sofa to be placed on the rug. It is quite common to use a rug to cover most of the floor in a room as this looks and feels cosy and also protects the floor. It is best to leave 8 inches of flooring around the rug exposed in order to avoid the look of carpeting. If possible, try to centre the rug in the room with equal distances from the wall or fireplace to each end of the rug. A mid-size rug can be used to define a separate area in a room such as a sitting area in a kitchen. The ideal size for areas such as this usually are 4ft x 6ft or even 5ft x 8ft for larger rugs. Don’t forget about circular and oval shaped rugs, these provide a fantastic focal point and add a little something different to your room. Try if possible to ensure that all people sitting in the area can have their feet on the rug; this may require a reorganisation of the seating area. One of the most popular placements for large rugs is in the dining room. The ideal rug size extends a minimum of 2 feet (24”) beyond each end of the table in order to ensure all four chair legs stay on the rug. It is best not to have more than two feet of empty rug behind the chairs, as this can look a little strange. When you are considering purchasing a large rug you need to consider some points: - Will the placement of the rug effect wall sockets or air vents? - Is there enough clearance for a door to open over the rug? - Will the rug actually fit in the location? The best way to find out if a rug will fit your desired location is to mark out the area before you purchase. This can be done quite easily using a measuring tape, some newspaper and sticky tape; blankets or sheets will also do the job. Find the size that most suits the area and your need and work from there. There is a very wide selection of rugs available in many shapes, sizes and colours… the right one is out there for you if you know where to look. www.therughouse.co.uk |