Finding The Right Area Rug For Your Childs Room
In order to place the right area rug down in your child’s room you will need to do your research.
In general, kids’ rugs serve three primary purposes: decoration, warmth and traction (especially important as moms carry babies across a room and little ones learn to walk!). Beyond these elemental purposes are the child’s preferences, the parents’ desire for education and the children’s safety.
When selecting an area rug for a nursery you may find that it’s fairly easy because you are the only one who can decide. Your newborn will be to small to help make this decision.
Usually between the ages of 4 and 5 a child has began development into his or her own preference. Although a family budget plays an important roll in what rug is purchased in the end it is important that a child gets a say so in the choice. You also need to keep in mind that the rug needs to be safe for the child as well as practical. At this age mom and dad still have the final say.
Another thing you want to verify before you show your child the samples is to measure the rug first. If the rug is too big or too small then your child may be disappointed in the fact that it just doesn’t fit. Here are some options you have when choosing an area rug:
Rugs that are Educational: These rugs serve two purposes; they can provide covering on the floor and they can provide educational fun. Some examples of educational topics that you can find on rugs include maps, world geography, alphabet, numbers, games and more. Before purchasing the rug you should check to see what its IAQ rating is. This stands for “Indoor Air Quality” and it will let you know how your rug may affect the room air environment. Most rugs will not contain anything that is harmful to your child.
Car Rugs: These rugs allow both boys and girls to have countless hours of fun playing on a rug designed with a roadway or racetrack. These rugs are usually made by a machine, hand-tufted, hooked, loop piled or left soft, and plush cut piled.
Novelty Rugs: These rugs come in different shapes, sizes, and designs to suit your child’s interest. This may be butterflies, sports balls, flowers, basketball courts, and more. Find a printed design like a castle, solar system, animals, castles, and more.
Braided Area Rug. Should economy be an issue, a braided rug might be the answer. Braided rugs come in every color combination of the rainbow, and can anchor the room as the child grows and his or her preferences mature. Braided area rugs are made in several ways such as tubular, tape, flat and yarn. In addition, this type of area rug may be woven together from many different types of materials, including clothing, blankets or multi-colored fabric pieces. These different textures and colors can engage a child’s curiosity as they begin to explore their world.
It’s important to choose a rug based on what is important for your home. For example, if you have hardwood floors your child may benefit from a wool area rug so it will keep their little feet warm. You may also choose a rag rug, shag rug, or sheepskin as the material used in an area rug. If you are decorating with a certain pattern or theme you can use that to help you choose what rug you want to buy.
Don’t be ripped off by imitations. Be sure to buy authentic kids rugs directly.
