How to Choose an Entryway Rug For Your Foyer

The Foyer / entryway  is arguably one of the most important areas of the home. It’s the first room that your guests step into and should impart a good first impression, setting the tone for the rest of the house before they even step away from the front door. There are many design elements that go into designing the perfect Entryway, but the biggest statement piece of any foyer is the entryway rug.

Everyone’s personal style is different and that’s why there are thousands of options on the market when it comes to entryway rugs. The sheer amount of choice can feel overwhelming, but choosing the right rug is actually fairly easy. Before you start browsing through rugs, you should ask yourself one critical question: What kind of entryway do I want? A formal, elegant foyer will have a dramatically different feel than rustic chic, and will require different design choices. You should also factor in the rest of your home as well. How have you decorated and styled your general living areas? You don’t want your entryway to tell one story while the rest of the house tells an entirely different one.

Is your style simple or traditional? Solid-colored rugs are a great way to make a subtle impact. There are a few ways you can accomplish this. Your walls may be simple with a solid-colored rug in a contrasting color to please the eye, or you may opt for a lovely patterned wallpaper while utilizing a solid-colored rug to limit the business and noise of the room. Other design elements to complete the space could include a chandelier, wooden tables with tasteful accent pieces, hanging artwork, or potted ferns. Always keep in mind the size and shape of your entryway while browsing. As lovely as that deep burgundy rug may be, it does no good if it’s far too large or too small to be used in your space.

For some people, the most important factor that goes into the decision of which entryway rug to purchase is maintenance. For example, solid-colored modern rugs tend to show dirt and staining more easily than antique rugs that have patterns. They will need to be cleaned more frequently to minimize a grimy appearance. Of course, if you are set on utilizing such a rug for the space you have, but you don’t want to compromise on frequent cleanings, there are a few tips you can try to keep your rug looking like new for longer.

Placing a welcome mat outside your front door for guests to wipe their feet is one way to keep your rug clean. In addition, you can factor seating, such as benches, and shoe storage into your design to prevent guests from walking across your area rug in dirty shoes. It’s always a good idea to purchase a non-slip pad to use beneath your rug, to keep it from sliding all over the room.

After you have taken these factors into consideration, you should take a look at the rest of the home, especially the areas that can be easily seen or accessed from your foyer. Does the color of your rug clash with the living room curtains? Does it make the carpet one room over look dull or unclean due to how bright it is? Does it match the decor in the rooms that surround the area? These are all important things to keep in mind while shopping for the perfect rug to complete your entryway.

No matter what your style is, there’s a wonderful entryway rug out there that’s just perfect for reflecting it. It just takes a little critical thinking and some patience to find the perfect rug for your home.

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This interior design blog about how to choose an entryway rug  for your foyer was published by Nazmiyal Antique Rug Gallery in NYC.

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