Month: July 2021

How to Protect Your Carpet During Parties

You put a lot of effort into finding and buying the perfect new Oriental rug for your home. A new rug is an investment! While we price our rugs very reasonably, this is still a luxury home purchase and one you want to take care of. This can make it scary when you invite outsiders to your home for a party. The last thing you want is red wine spilled on your rug or food dropped on it and stepped on to smash it in. Is it possible to have friends and family over to your home while also keeping your beloved area rug in good condition? It is!

Before the Party

Have your rugs professionally cleaned a few days before the party. This isn’t just to make your home look cleaner. If your guests see how immaculate your rugs are, they are more likely to be very careful with their food and drinks so as not to spill any. If they see your rugs are stained already, they probably won’t think it’s a big deal if they spill too!

As well, create “no walking” zones in your home and block off access to these areas. This is recommended if you’re highly concerned about a particular rug. Simply don’t let people go near it!

During the Party

The day of the big party has finally arrived! During the party, walk around and politely ask guests to move drinks or food away from your area rug if you notice that they are positioned in a way that could lead to a spill. You probably will only have to say it once, so don’t worry that you’ll be stuck monitoring the event instead of enjoying yourself.

As the party is winding down, get into cleaning mode. Grab a big garbage bag and throw away any half-finished food or drinks as people are saying their goodbyes and moving towards the door. This greatly limits the chances of an accidental spillage.

Remember, if there is ever a problem you can bring your rug to Serafian’s in New Mexico for expert rug cleaning and restoration. While regular vacuuming and quickly cleaning spills are important for maintaining your fine area rug, these methods are only sufficient for keeping the surface of your carpet clean. A stain or spill requires professional care in order to truly remove it. We utilize specially-built equipment that replicates traditional methods of cleaning fine oriental rugs while also utilizing the top modern technology available. Our total immersion process removes the maximum amount of dirt and contaminants, returning your beloved rug to its highest level of beauty. At the same time, this method also gently prevents any damage. 

Try your best to keep your rug clean and clear of damage, but we all know that life happens. Should an accident at your next party occur, bring your rug to us and we’ll get it back to a like-new condition!

4 Expert Advice and Tips for Choosing the Right Rug Color

Rugs are a great way to add new color to any room of the house. The right rug for your space will bring the whole room together and create a space you love. But, how can you find the right wrong? It isn’t hard to do, especially if you follow our advice!

#1 Consider the area it is going in. You want the rug to be the centerpiece of the room, which means taking the room itself into account. For a rug that’s going to last, you’ll want to make sure it can hold up to your lifestyle. A dark-colored, patterned rug will hide stains or dirt in high-activity areas like your living room. While you probably don’t want a light colored rug under your dining room table, this same rug would look fabulous in your bedroom where you don’t spill or track dirt.

#2 Think about the color of the floor. This rug is big, but you’re still going to see some floor around the edges. This is why one of the most important factors in choosing a rug is the color of the floor it will be placed on. Choosing a rug that contrasts well with the floor can do a lot to liven the space up. If you have dark wood flooring, a brightly colored rug will stand out nicely on top of it. Just the same, a dark, bold, or richly-colored rug will balance out more lightly colored flooring. 

#3 Decide what you want to stand out in the room. Do you want the rug to be the focal point or accentuate something else in the room? If you want your furniture, curtains, or painted walls to be the main focal point of a room’s design, then pick a neutral, solid colored rug. On the other hand, an eye-catching, patterned rug can brighten up a more bland space and be the focal point of the room’s color design. If you choose one of these rugs, you want to make sure you then select more plain curtains, pillows, and other accent pieces. 

#4 Match a secondary color. You don’t want everything in the room to be the same color. That’s why we encourage you to match your rug to an accent color in something else already in the space. For a living room rug, you would want to make sure it complements your sofa color, as well as matches to the accent colors in the room. Let’s say your couch is brown and your curtains are brown and beige. Our Adler White Sand rug would be perfect to bring out those hues!

A new rug is an investment! At Serafian’s, we don’t just sell rugs in New Mexico. We are leaders in the industry, so we make it our mission to educate and inform shoppers as to the best way to buy a new rug. We want you to shop with confidence so you end up absolutely loving your ultimate choice!

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Rugs

Any time you’re making a big purchase, you want to take the entire purchasing experience seriously. You wouldn’t simply show up to a car dealership and point to the first vehicle you see. You would do your research and dedicate time to finding the perfect option. Just the same, a new rug is an investment! While we price our rugs very reasonably and they certainly aren’t the same cost as a car, this is still a luxury home purchase and one you want to take the time to do right. 

At Serafian’s, we don’t just sell rugs in New Mexico. We are leaders in the industry, so we make it our mission to educate and inform shoppers as to the best way to buy a new rug. We don’t want you making any mistakes that may lead to you regretting your ultimate choice! With this in mind, here are a few common mistakes you’ll want to avoid making as you shop:

#1 Undersizing. Before you can move on to the fun part, finding a rug you think is good-looking, you must first know the size you’re shopping for. It would be a big mistake to shop for as small a rug as possible in order to save money. Undersizing makes the entire room look awkward. What you save in cost, you will lose in atmosphere! You want the rug to be large enough to be the centerpiece of the room, with all of the furniture resting partially on top or centered in the middle.

#2 Shopping too late in the decorating process. Often, the decision to buy a new rug comes because you are revamping your space. Hunting for an area rug can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the design process. After all, this rug will play a major role in defining the aesthetic of the room. Because a rug is such an eye-catching decor item, it is a mistake to wait to choose your design after paint, furniture, and other accent pieces have already been chosen. A rug should be one of the first things chosen when redecorating a space, not an afterthought.

#3 Mixing patterns. When you browse our online catalogue, you will see we have many design styles to choose from. Some have very bold, beautiful patterns. If you choose one of these rugs, you want to make sure you then select more plain curtains, pillows, and other accent pieces. When done incorrectly, mixing patterns can go bad really quickly. It’s best to leave your rug as the centerpiece and not try to have any other item compete with it.

The right rug for your space will bring the whole room together and create a space you love. By keeping these common mistakes in mind, you can be sure to avoid them. Before you know it, you’ll have found the perfect rug for you and love the way your home looks!