A Guide to Choosing Guest Room Rugs

When it comes to creating that perfect guest room, you will soon find that every element within a space can play a pivotal role in shaping its atmosphere and its allure. And among these elements, few hold the power to evoke warmth and sophistication quite like a well-chosen and well placed rug.

In this blog, we will guide you to choose the best guest room rug.

 

All the rooms in a home can appear quite cold and incomplete without a rug. Rooms with wooden floors as well as those that have simple cement or tiles, can suddenly be transformed into peaceful and inviting spaces when the right rug is added. And what’s more is that you don’t have to spend your whole decor budget on buying the biggest and best rug. Smaller rugs are quite ideal for smaller spaces and, depending on the type you opt for, they will also fit a lot more snugly into your budget.

When it comes to our online store, we take great pride in presenting our growing client base with an exquisite collection of rugs, sourced from all corners of the globe. From meticulously handcrafted masterpieces that tell tales of tradition to machine-made wonders that marry durability with style, our offerings cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Within our continuously expanding range of rugs for sale in South Africa, we have a wide variety of rugs that are perfectly suitable for guest rooms.

 

Your guest room is a haven for those you welcome into your home, and it deserves nothing less than the touch of luxury that only the right rug can provide. From the foundational choice of rugs encompassing various materials, sizes, shapes, styles, and designs to the delicate art of rug placement that transforms mere spaces into harmonious sanctuaries, we will leave no stone unturned in our guide to creating a welcoming guest room using your rug.

 

Selecting the Perfect Rug for a Guest Room

The process of choosing the rug that is going to transform your guest room into the welcoming space that it should be is really not all that different to the process that you would follow when selecting a rug for any other room in your home.

 

Your rug is going to be the foundation that sets the stage for the overall ambiance and comfort that your guests will experience during their stay. When you are shopping around for the right rug, there are a number of factors that you need to consider such as materials, sizes, shapes, styles, and designs. Since there are so many rug options out there, you will quickly find the one that will cater to your specific tastes and preferences.

 

The Rug Types

When it comes to considering the rug type that will be best suited to your taste, you need to know a little something about the materials and whether the rug will be suitable for the setting, which is, in this case, your guest bedroom.

 

Why Materials Matter

Rugs come in a rich tapestry of materials, each with its own unique characteristics.

The most popular and most common types of rug materials include wool, silk, and synthetic fibres. Wool, which is celebrated for its durability and natural insulation properties, will bring warmth to your guest room. Have a look at our Nain Open Field or our Harmony rugs if you are looking for luxury wool rugs for your guest room.

 

Silk, on the other hand, offers unparalleled luxury with its soft, silky texture, and will add a touch of opulence. Synthetic fibres present an easy-to-maintain option, with their durability making them ideal for high-traffic areas.

 

The rug materials matter mostly because this is the factor that will determine the rug’s suitability for the setting.

 

If the guest room is in your home, you naturally won’t be dealing with heavy foot traffic, which means you can safely go for a more luxurious, and perhaps softer, rug. But if you are decorating guest rooms which make up a guest house or even a hotel or a lodge, you will be a little limited with your rug options, as you will need to prioritise durability.

 

The Style and Aesthetics of the Rug

The materials are important for durability as well as for comfort, but the aesthetics are important for the overall look of the space, and as such can have an equally dramatic effect on the atmosphere that you create in your guest room.

When you are at the rug selection process, considering the colour and patterns is going to be the next step in finding that perfect addition.

 

The Palette Connection and Making the most of Vibrancy to Create a Focal Point

The relationship between your rug's colours and the room's overall palette is essential when your goal is to create a balanced and inviting space. As such you need to learn how to harmonise the shades, tones, and hues, of the rug and the room, for a seamless integration that improves the overall ambiance rather than changes it.

 

Opting for a multi-coloured rug is one way to blend a rug into the space. And if you want to play it easy, you can always opt for something a little understated. Another option would be mixing a stunning pattern with a plain colour scheme with a rug like the Flow Hexagon Grey Floral Design, which is bold but not in an unpleasant way, and as such can be used in most rooms.

 

Beyond mere coordination of colours and patterns, you need to understand that the rug is going to become a focal point and as such, it is helpful to know how to use the rug as a striking addition rather than an overpowering feature. This means understanding colours and patterns and how they will relate to the room.

 

Gently Playing with the Patterns and Creating Contrasts

Your goal when decorating with a rug should be to complement the room or create a visually appealing contrast. You should always keep balance in mind, because although your rug can be used as a focal point it should never dominate the space completely.

 

Most of the world’s more stylish and luxurious rugs, like the utterly gorgeous Afghan Aaqcha Rugs, will feature a pattern of some sort, and this pattern can actually be used to your advantage when you are looking to add some luxury to your guest room.

 

The pattern that you opt for should be determined by the rest of the room. If the room has a single colour scheme, you can opt for a rug that creates an appealing contrast using patterns that blend the colour scheme but include, for instance, an eye-catching outline, like our selection of single colour Chill Geometric Pattern rugs. 

 

The introduction of bold, patterned rugs can also be a complete game-changer. A bold patterned rug can breathe life into minimalist spaces, infusing character and intrigue into your guest room, making guests curious and excited to stay in the space. You can go bold by opting for the Contour Modern Blocks Rug or the Shard Triangular Pattern Rug.

 

Rug Placement

In the art of interior design, where every detail counts, the placement of your rug can be the singular element that ties the entire room together. Guest rooms are usually designed to include a number of features, including the bed and some furniture. The rug that you select can be used to define certain areas within the room, and the way in which you place the rug can also affect the overall ambiance.

 

Placing a rug under the bed is akin to rolling out a regal red carpet for your guests. It transforms the bedroom into a haven of opulence and comfort. This simple addition can greatly influence the overall aesthetics, evoking a sense of luxury that makes your guests feel truly pampered. Generally, the rug should just peek out from under the sides and base of the bed, so that when your guests climb out of bed in the morning, their feet land directly on the soft rug, rather than on a cold floor.

If the rug is being used in a room with additional furniture, and if you have a rug that is big enough, you can place it both under the bed and under the legs of the furniture, to tie the room together while also giving the room some personality. If you don’t have a rug that is big enough, try using two rugs in the space.

 

To make the guest room feel even more luxurious, you can try layering rugs. Smaller rugs should always be layered on top of the bigger ones when you are using this method, and you can always play with a combination of colours and patterns when you layer, to create extra depth.

 

Quick Maintenance and Longevity Tips for Guest Room Rugs

Unlike rugs used in a busy, traffic heavy space, your guest room rug won’t need all that much maintenance, unless, of course, you are reading this as a guest house owner (in which case we suggest you opt for professional cleaning to save time).

 

To keep your rug in a great condition, here’s what you should be doing:

1. Regularly vacuum the rug to get rid of dust and grit, but don’t get too intense with the vacuuming or it might reduce the longevity of the fibres.
2. Rotate your rugs to prevent uneven fading and general wear and tear.
3. Tackle stains using the spot cleaning method with a mild detergent to prevent permanent marks.
4. Invest in the occasional professional cleaning, especially if you have invested in a handmade luxury rug.

Finally, buy and use some rug pads. These will not only prevent the rug from slipping but they will also add some protection.