Functional Needs - Criteria for Buying a Rug / Carpet

Criteria for Buying Rugs & Carpets

Passion for Rugs

Antique Rugs vs. New Rugs

City Rugs vs. Village or Tribal Rugs

Reading up on the Subject

Choosing a Rug and Interior Decoration
Finding the right Rug

Functional Needs for Rugs & Carpets

Home Use of Oriental Rugs & Carpets vs. Business Space

Formal vs. Informal in Hand-Made Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Comfort vs. Appearance in Hand-Made Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Room-Sized Carpets vs. Area Rugs

Wall Hangings (Tapestries) and Throws

Recognizing the Rugs You Like

Durability of Hand-Made Rugs and Carpets

Establishing the Budget When Buying Rugs

Choosing a Rug and Interior Decoration

Functional Needs

First off, the buyer needs to determine the immediate purpose that the rug will serve. Is it to serve primarily as insulation or to dampen sound, or is it meant to be decorative, or both? Is it for use at home or in a business environment? Is it for a formal or informal space? Is it desirable to use a room-size rug, or several smaller ones? Is it to be used for the floor or as a wall decoration, table covering, or a throw? Will it be used in a high traffic zone? These are all vital considerations n determining which way to go.