If you must put a Rug under the Dining Table
- Express News Service
- Oct 18, 2014
- 2 min read
A good rug can bring colour, texture, warmth and style to the dining room. But choosing one that is both practical and stylish is no easy feat. Especially since there are multiple factors to consider, like the dimensions of the room, the size and shape of the dining table; the frequency with which the room is used; the colour palette of the overall room; as well as the age group of diners. There are financial factors too that must be taken into account: how expensive should the rug be, and what sort of maintenance will it require. Whatever the answers, logic must trump personal preferences: a fluffy pile not only looks ludicrous in our hot climate; it also traps crumbs and is difficult to clean; light coloured rugs don’t work with small children; teeny-tiny carpets tend to trip up diners pulling back their chairs. Here are some tips for choosing the just-right rug for the room that sees constant traffic.
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Leave fluffiness to the dog. If you must get shag rugs, confine them to the bedroom where they will require less maintenance. For the dining room, where spills and crumbs are ubiquitous, get a carpet with a flat weave or short pile. In addition to being easier to clean, a low pile rug under the table makes it easier for people to pull back their dining chairs.
Jute is cute. While machine-made rugs allow chairs to slide easier than hand-knotted rugs, you can also consider putting in a dhurrie or a jute carpet in the dining room. Not only is it hardy and cooler in summer, it can also be easily cleaned with a broom. And scrubbed if need be.
Go round and round. Choose a carpet that accentuates the shape of the table. A round table will look even more charming atop a round rug. But once again, remember to leave 24-30 inches around the edge so that the chairs have enough room to slide in and out.
Think Big. The rug should outstrip the table by at least two feet on all sides to allow diners enough chair room. To ensure that you get the dimensions right, measure the table first. Add 24 inches or more on each side and but a carpet that is at least of that size. Nothing is more irritating than having the back legs of your chair keep going over the edge of the rug.
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