Design and Color

After determining what kind of mood you are looking for, make sure you match it with a rug that will suit it. Some tips to help you decide include:

• formal rugs can anchor a room
• casual and fun elements play in family rooms
• bold medallions make a dramatic statement
• elegant fine lines have a quiet, pleasing effect
• pure colors are more formal and elegant
• abrash (the blending of two or more colors) creates a broader color palette

Size of a Room and Furniture

Be sure to measure your room before purchasing a rug, this will allow you to know exactly how the rug will fit with the room.  Knowing the placement and sizes of the furniture will also help you decide how long or wise you want the rug to be.

Investment

Hand-made oriental rugs are also considered works of art, but unlike paintings and stamps, they can be used throughout their lifetime. 

The quality of your investment can differ due to many things such as texture, size, material, complexity of design, number of colors used, dying technique (vegetable or synthetic), know count, age, and condition.  To ensure longevity of both the look and value of a fine rug, be sure to purchase an oriental rug that uses high quality materials and construction.