A local rug gallery is a good place to go to become familiar
with different styles and, particularly textures of rugs. Unfortunately,
inventory is going to be limited simply by size. Many stores will
offer to special order rugs if you can’t find what you’re
looking for. It’s a nice gesture, but be wary. Chances are
they’ll just get online, buy it from the same site you have
access to, and sell it for a profit.
An online rug gallery can offer a practically endless selection
and, even with shipping, the price will likely be comparable to
a local dealer. Top priority when looking for a rug should not
be where to shop, but what to look for. Rugs range in size from
1x2 feet mats to 20x30 feet area fillers. Materials range from
cheap plastic based junk to priceless Persian wool.
For those who aren’t sure exactly what they’re looking
for, browsing at a rug gallery can be a productive first step.
More often, rug shoppers know what they’re in the market
for and how much they can afford to spend. The best way to go
is to decide on a size, pick some colors that will compliment
existing décor and shop around. Look at as many rugs as
you can handle because there are a lot of them out there and you
may be surprised
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