Character, Texture & Warmth
An area rug adds warmth, colour, and definition to a room without replacing the floor underneath. Flooring Superstores offers in-stock area rugs you can take home from our Edmonton showrooms, and we can build a custom area rug from any carpet we carry when you need a specific size, shape, or colour. Our Flooring Consultants help you choose, and you can see everything in person before you decide.
An area rug is one of the fastest ways to change how a room feels, and it works with nearly every type of flooring.
Hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile all feel cooler underfoot, especially through an Edmonton winter. An area rug gives you a softer, warmer place to stand, sit, and play, and it takes some of the echo out of a room with a lot of hard surfaces.
An area rug can pull furniture, paint, and décor into one look. If the walls and floor are neutral, a rug is an easy way to bring in colour or pattern, and it can be swapped out later when your taste changes.
An area rug takes the daily traffic in the spot where it happens most, so the floor under it sees less. Many rugs are also easy to vacuum and spot-clean, which makes them a practical choice in family rooms and entryways.
Size is the most common place an area rug goes wrong, and one that is too small can make a room feel unfinished.
For an area rug that fills most of a room, leave about 18 inches of bare floor between the area rug and the walls. This frames the area rug, keeps it in proportion with the room, and works for most living rooms and bedrooms.
In a larger or open-concept space, size the area rug to the furniture group instead. At a minimum, the front legs of the sofa and chairs should sit on the area rug so the arrangement feels connected. In a dining room, the area rug should be large enough that chairs stay on it when they are pulled out.
Bring your room measurements to the showroom, and your Flooring Consultant can help you test sizes before you commit.
An area rug works well over hard flooring, as long as it stays put and the floor underneath is protected.
A good underlay keeps an area rug from sliding, reduces wrinkling, and adds a little cushioning. Choose one made for the type of floor you have. Some rubber-backed products can discolour vinyl flooring over time, so check that the underlay is safe for your floor before you buy.
An area rug shields the floor from furniture movement, grit, and the heaviest traffic, which can help a floor last longer in the busiest parts of a room. It also gives you a place to set down furniture without scratching the surface. Lift the rug now and then and clean underneath so grit does not collect.
If you want an area rug now, our in-stock selection is the quickest route. You can browse styles and colours in our 12,000 sq ft showrooms, see how they look next to your flooring samples, and take your rug home the same day. Because you are choosing in person, you can judge the texture, the pile, and the true colour under real lighting, which is hard to do from a screen.
Stock changes as area rugs sell, so call the North or South store to check what is on the floor before you visit.
A little regular care keeps an area rug looking good for years.
Vacuum regularly, and use the suction-only setting or a brush-free attachment on area rugs with long or looped fibres, since a beater bar can pull them. Blot spills right away instead of rubbing, and use a mild cleaner that suits the rug’s fibre.
Turn the area rug every few months so that foot traffic and sunlight are spread evenly. This reduces uneven wear and fading, especially in rooms with large windows.
If an area rug has a stain that will not lift, an odour that lingers, or heavy soil that regular vacuuming does not touch, a professional cleaning is the safest choice. Check the care instructions for your rug’s fibre first.
When a standard size or colour does not fit, we can build a custom area rug from the carpet we carry. This is a good option for an unusual room, a hallway runner, or an area rug that has to match the colour of your space.
How the custom build process works
Start with a Flooring Consultant. You choose the carpet, tell us the size and shape you need, and we build your area rug to those specifications.
A custom build gives you control over the dimensions and the edges. Your consultant will go over the shape options and the binding styles available for the carpet you pick, so the finished area rug suits both the room and the way you use it.
Timing depends on the carpet and the size of the area rug. Your Flooring Consultant will confirm the turnaround when you place the order, so you can plan around it.
Entryway rugs deal with snow, salt, sand, and moisture for months at a time, so look for a durable, easy-to-clean area rug with a strong underlay. Ask your Flooring Consultant about the fibres we carry and which ones suit high-traffic, wet-weather spots.
Yes. An area rug over carpet is a common way to define a space or add colour. A thin, flat-weave rug with a grippy underlay stays in place best, since thicker rugs can shift on a soft base.
Yes. Bring a swatch of your flooring, paint, or upholstery to the showroom so you can compare it with area rugs in person.
Stop in at our North or South showroom to see the in-stock selection, or request an estimate for a custom area rug and a Flooring Consultant will follow up with you.