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The Best Selection of Rugs on the West Michigan Lakeshore

Wondering where to buy area rugs in Grand Rapids? Let us bring you the best selection of modern, classic, and stylish area rugs in West Michigan! Floor Coverings International® of Rockford-Lakeshore brings an expansive rug catalog and design expertise to elevate your shopping experience. Enjoy the benefits of a convenient, stress-free process from start to finish; schedule your free, in-home consultation today!

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Rugs That Really Bring the Room Together

Often considered a finishing touch, area rugs serve a much more central, integral role than some realize. Grand Rapids loves area rugs for their versatility, utility, and beauty. Like the flooring they enhance and protect, area rugs marry form with function in several ways, including:

• Defining space: Especially in open-concept homes, area rugs neatly define spaces by creating visual islands for furniture groups or creating a boundary between spaces.
• Warmth: Area rugs are softer and warmer underfoot than hard-surface flooring (think wood or vinyl), something we all appreciate living here in chilly West Michigan. Rugs also soften footsteps and absorb sound, cultivating a quiet, serene space.
• Safety: Rugs provide much-needed traction to reduce the risk of slips and falls. They’re a must for children’s play areas, nurseries, and any space with a high risk of falls.

Maximize the visual impact and functional value of your new area rug with expert recommendations. Our Design Associates have the training and experience to provide reliable guidance on choosing the correct size, color, and material of an area rug to finish your space. Shop in comfort with our Mobile Flooring Showroom®, which brings our complete rug catalog right to your Grand Rapids-area home!

How to Choose an Area Rug

There are three primary factors to consider when choosing an area rug.

Start with size. One of the most common mistakes we see is buying a rug that’s too small. Introducing a small rug makes the room feel small as well, and often a bit disorganized. Choose a rug dimension large enough that:

• All furniture that sits on the rug has all its legs on the rug, not half on and half off
• The rug extends 24-30 inches beyond the bed on all sides
• The rug extends 12-18 inches beyond the dining room table (to allow for chairs to slide out without leaving the rug

The most common dimensions for large area rugs are 8’x10’ and 9’x12’.

Know your material. The more traffic an area rug gets, the more important it is to choose a resilient, durable material. Nylon is the most resilient synthetic rug material and is available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and dimensions. Polyester and natural materials are soft, smart choices for lower-traffic areas of the home.

Choose a color. Rugs are often placed under or near furniture, which offers an opportunity to complement the tones of your chairs, couches, and bedding, or to introduce a contrast. Lean toward a dark color rather than a light one to maximize contrast, but remember that lighter area rugs will show dirt more easily.

No matter your goals, we’ve got you covered. For the best selection of area rugs and runners in Grand Rapids and Kent County, choose Floor Coverings International® of Rockford-Lakeshore.

Do I Need a Rug Pad?

We usually recommend using a rug pad when adding a rug to hard-surface flooring such as laminate, tile, or wood. These relatively inexpensive additions protect your floors, prevent slipping and sliding, and improve the longevity of both your rug and floor by acting as a shock absorber.

Find Area Rugs in Grand Rapids, MI

We’re proud to be a locally owned rug store serving Grand Rapids, Rockford, Holland, and surrounding communities. Our entire team lives right here in West Michigan, bringing local expertise to every project. Let us bring rug samples to you with a consultation and start your area rug search without ever leaving home. Call (616) 608-8777 or schedule a free, in-home consultation today!