The Five Phases of Interior Design
Talie Jane Interiors
June 29, 2026
Talie Jane Interiors®
Area rugs in our homes are like shoes to a well-put-together outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble of selecting your best outfit for a night out and then go barefoot. It’s the same principle with rugs. Shoes complete an outfit and, in some instances, will actually outshine what you’re wearing, if you want them to that is. It’s the same with rugs. They can be a game changer on how a room looks and feels. Rugs can either sit in harmony with your room, or they can make a statement by adding an element of surprise, and I for one, love surprises! (1) Rugs create a visual pathway, add warmth and character, enable texture, color and dimension, enable room flow, provide sound absorption, define a space, connect a space, tie a design together and even act as wall art. Ultimately, they provide comfort. Since area rugs play such an important role in design, it’s critical to select the right rug for your space. With the need to consider size, material, and functionality, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve tackled some of the hard questions for you below. Rug Materials, Care & Maintenance (2) One of the most […]
Area rugs in our homes are like shoes to a well-put-together outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble of selecting your best outfit for a night out and then go barefoot. It’s the same principle with rugs. Shoes complete an outfit and, in some instances, will actually outshine what you’re wearing, if you want them to that is. It’s the same with rugs. They can be a game changer on how a room looks and feels. Rugs can either sit in harmony with your room, or they can make a statement by adding an element of surprise, and I for one, love surprises! (1)
Rugs create a visual pathway, add warmth and character, enable texture, color and dimension, enable room flow, provide sound absorption, define a space, connect a space, tie a design together and even act as wall art. Ultimately, they provide comfort.
Since area rugs play such an important role in design, it’s critical to select the right rug for your space. With the need to consider size, material, and functionality, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve tackled some of the hard questions for you below.
One of the most important considerations when selecting an area rug is material. What fiber or fibers are being knotted or woven together to create your ideal rug? The material(s) used effect durability, texture/hand and care and maintenance. Check out some of the most popular materials:
We would be remis not to mention the importance of rug pads in our area rug discussion. Rug pads are an important part of the final feel and function of your rug.
A rug pad is a sheet of material that serves as a buffer between your area rug and the floor. It holds the rug in place, softens the floor, makes cleaning easier and dampens sound. The type of flooring you have in your home and the feel you want your rug to have will dictate the type of rug pad choice. There are typically four main types of rug pads; Natural rubber, felt, memory foam and PVC.
For area rug help in your home, contact Talie Jane Interiors at 855-TALIE JANE (855-825-4352).
Article by the Talie Jane Interiors team.
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