Area rugs and carpets are a hugely popular option for flooring in the home and for good reason. For a start, they are easy to care for, versatile, easily replaced and durable. They are generally used in the living room, bedrooms, dens, offices, and playrooms and are available in a thousand attractive styles and colors. When choosing a rug for those areas, you should consider the layout and color scheme and match it to the furniture in that room.

Throw rugs, along with area rugs, run the gamut from cheap nylon ovals to nearly room sized Persian rugs costing thousands of dollars. Which is right for you depends, of course, on your budget and the particular space you want to cover? Read on for some tips on how to pick a floor rug for your home which is suitable for the room and matches you home décor.