Tips to Pick the Perfect Rug for Your Kid’s Room

If durability is your number one concern, then you may be best off choosing a synthetic material that is designed to be washed over and over again without losing its shape or fading in colour. Keeping things organic may be the first consideration for some, in which case choosing a naturally non toxic and organic material, such as wool or cotton, would be ideal. You could even opt for sisal, which is another good organic material too. Wool rugs are often a favourite all round choice as they combine the best of both worlds. Not only are they an organic non toxic material, but they are also easy to clean, are resistant to water and also flame retardant too.

Now that you have chosen the perfect rug material for your baby's kid’s room, it is time to decide on the size. Most kid’s room's are often situated in a smaller room, so it is important to find a rug that perfectly compliments the room's dimensions. A good way to tell what size of rug you should need to balance your space is to choose either a feature or accent rug. An accent rug is generally a smaller rug selected to either go underneath some of the main pieces of furniture, for example the crib, in order to create a focal point for a specific area of the room. A larger rug can be placed in the centre of the floorspace to create a design feature point.

If you have hard wood floors, it may be a good idea to go for a larger rug to occupy this central floor space, as this will also help to soften the feel and look of the room. A smaller accent rug can really compliment particular items of furniture, and help to liven up a smaller kid’s room space too. If you already have carpet in your kid’s room, a central rug can be a great way to add a different texture and transform the look of the existing carpet, without the need to change the flooring to compliment the new kid’s room style.

To protect your kid’s room's rug, try making sure you stick to these couple of easy tips. The first is to keep an eye out for insects. You may be surprised, but it is common for moths and other insects to become trapped in all different areas of our home. Moths especially can cause a large amount of damage to rugs by laying their larvae in the fabric, destroying it from the inside out. If you notice any insects or moths, remove immediately, and always vacuum weekly to prevent any infestations. The second is to try and flip your rugs from time to time. It may seem simple, but this easy tip can really help to prevent insects taking up residence in the first place, and can also preserve the look of your rug if it is in a consistently sunny area which can result in some fabrics fading over time.

Be sure to clean up any spills quickly, which can sometimes be unavoidable, especially in a kid’s room, in order to prevent staining. Never rub a spill, as this will only push the staining deeper into the rug. Instead, dab gently with a cloth soaked in club soda to gently lift the stain from the fabric. It is also common for odours to get trapped in the fabric of rugs, so here are a couple of natural ways you can refresh them. Baking soda is a great non toxic choice, simply sprinkle a liberal amount onto the rug a good 24 hours before, and then vacuum the residue to remove any stubborn odours that have gotten trapped. Equally, ground coffee makes an excellent natural rug cleaner too. All you need to do is follow the same steps - sprinkle, leave for 24 hours, then vacuum - for rugs that smell as good as new (with no coffee scent residue!).

Decorating a kid’s room is an exciting time, and rugs are the perfect way to enhance the look and feel of one of the most special rooms in your home.