Choosing the Right Printed Rug for Your Vancouver Home

Pros & Cons of Printed Rugs

Home decor rugs are an excellent choice for most rooms as they add comfort and personal style to the space. However, your first decision to make when buying a rug is choosing between two major categories: solid vs. printed rugs.

Let’s go over some benefits and drawbacks of opting for a printed rug compared to a solid one. The benefits of choosing a printed rug include the following:

• Adds a vital design element to rooms that may otherwise lack cohesive decor.
• Depending on what you choose, patterns can elongate or add depth to a room.
• Printed rugs hide debris, dirt, and wear and tear better than solid rugs.

However, you should also consider the drawbacks of printed rugs before making your purchase:

• Typically printed rugs with vibrant colors are not ideal for minimalist designs, although the right design will still work. Solid rugs are usually better suited for minimalist decor.
• Printed rugs will almost always draw attention. However, that may not be in line with your design goals.
• A printed rug could make a room too busy or feel overcrowded.

Printed rugs can be the perfect addition to your room but must be adequately approached to enhance your decor.

Different Types of Printed Rugs

Printed rugs come in various sizes, materials, and designs. You’ll quickly discover that nearly any art or wallpaper design can also be found on printed rugs.

What are some of the popular design trends in printed rugs?

• Antique patterns: You’ll often see printed rugs that mimic patterns that have stood the test of time without the high price tag. For example, Oriental or Persian rugs are still popular, and a printed rug gives the same design without a high cost.
• Asha rugs: This type of design emerges from the Ushak region of Turkey and often strikes a balance between a solid and printed rug. You’ll still find a wide range of Asha rugs, but many are subtle gradients between complementary colors.
• Floral patterns: One reason why floral patterns have remained popular for such a long time is their versatility. You can find an intricate floral pattern with eye-catching colors or a minimal design with neutral colors. If you’re interested in adding florals to the room, you can likely find a printed rug that will meet your needs.

One of the reasons we like Loloi Rifle Paper Co rugs is the company’s focus on artistic design. Rifle Paper Co was founded by an artist and designer team, and their product line continues to prioritize artistry. The company’s Loloi line continues this tradition.

How to Choose the Right Printed Rug

Picking the design is one of the big decisions, but sorting through all the possible home area rugs involves a little more consideration. Here’s how you can focus on the right rug:

• Sizing & measuring for a printed rug: Always measure before you buy a rug online. First, measure the exact space you want it to occupy, such as measuring behind the couch it will be under. Square and rectangle rugs will have exact length and width measurements. However, if you’re choosing a round rug, you’ll need to calculate the circumference.
• Color choice for printed rugs: Even after you know the overall design you’d like, you still need to consider colors. For example, Rifle Paper Company rugs have a wide selection of floral designs covering a range of color palettes. Consider existing or future decor and work within your color palette.
• Materials used in making printed rugs: Most printed rugs are made out of natural materials or synthetic fibers. Typically, natural rugs with natural fiber composition will last longer, but they’ll usually be more expensive and may have special cleaning requirements. On the other hand, synthetic fibers might wear out sooner but will be cheaper and easier to clean.

Shop Benjamin Moore’s Printed Rugs to Find the Right Choice for You

Now you know how to evaluate materials, colors, and designs to find the ideal printed rug for your room. Instead of an overwhelming amount of options, you can focus on the specific characteristics that work for you.

Benjamin Moore offers a wide range of options to help you buy rugs online. Browse our Rifle Paper Co rugs today to find the right rug to enhance your room's decor.