Faux Fur Rugs - Preview in Your Room

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What are faux fur rugs?

Fur has been around for centuries, and back then, at the beginning of the era, dwellers used animal fur to isolate themselves from the cold. But in 1929, faux fur was introduced, and with the movement of animal rights and organization PETA, people and most manufacturers are beginning to use faux fur for more animal-friendly production.

Many industries now lean towards more sustainable and eco-friendly fabric and materials. Instead of real fur, many manufacturers started to use faux fur as a cruelty-free alternative. Like Kate Riley, design lover, pattern maker, DIYer, and globetrotter living in Northern California’s Wine Country says in her article The Easiest Faux Faux Fur Rug - "The reason I prefer the synthetic fur fabric + rug layering trick instead of an actual faux fur rug is that it can be folded up and tucked away more easily after the winter season".

Faux fur rugs, artificial fur, or fake fur rugs are a pile of materials to simulate real animal fur. If you have a closer look, then these types of rugs are a blend of polyester, modacrylic, and acrylic fibers.

Faux fur rugs are cut, shaped, and processed to look like real fur. The most popular faux fur rugs that manufacturers make are faux rabbit, faux fox, shearling, sheepskin, and sherpa. The most notable thing about manufacturing these rugs is that each rug has a different pile of material that varies in length and texture. So, if we have to break it down, you can find faux fur rugs categorized in high pile faux fur rugs, medium pile faux fur rugs, and short pile faux fur rugs.

In general, faux fur material is warm, durable, and quite versatile. That is why more and more people are starting to look for this kind of rug instead of natural fur rugs. In this article, we will mention four faux rugs that people tend to look for:

When choosing your rug, especially a rug from this type of material, you need to trust your taste because it is unique. Most interior designers will advise you to channel your inner aesthetic to select the right rug for your desired space.

So, if you have trouble choosing the rug, we suggest you try this fantastic Augmented Reality (AR) tool. It will help you to see the rug before you purchase your space. Use your smartphone and be confident that the rug will fit perfectly.

Faux fur area rugs

There is always a hot debate about where to put or how to style your area rug. We will try to answer those questions for you, and hopefully, you will have a better understanding. Also, the AR tool can help you be more efficient. But first, what you need to consider before looking for a faux fur area rug.

We are sure that you already outlived wall-to-wall carpeting, and you want to implement a change in your space but still want to have that cozy look of a wall-to-wall carpet. So, an area rug is a perfect choice because it is large enough to cover your living room floor and leaves some of the hardwood floorings out open. So, here are a few pointers you need to consider while looking for faux fur area rugs for your living room space.

SIZE

One of the biggest mistakes people make while choosing a faux fur area rug is that they underestimate the size of an area rug. Area rugs can come in different sizes, and people sometimes choose way too small an area rug.

The standard size of a faux fur area rug you can find is 6x9, 8x10, and 9x12. These are the sizes that most of the manufacturers sell. If these sizes don't fit your space, you can always find a manufacturer that makes custom faux fur rugs.

When you choose the size of an area rug, there is one cardinal rule that you need to follow while looking for such a rug: you need to have approximately 4 to 8 inches of bare flooring around all the sides of your area rug. That way, you won't have a wall-to-wall-looking carpet but rather a rug that will decorate your space beautifully.

COLOR AND PATTERN

Since area rugs can be pretty significant compared to other sizes, you have to think carefully about the colors and patterns when choosing one of these rugs. Selecting a contrasting color and design is a great way to add some details and a pop of something unique to the space.

While looking for an area rug, make sure to pick the one that will create a cohesive look in your space rather than create chaos. To choose an area rug that will fit perfectly in your room, you can use the AR tool. This tool lets you see the area rug from your smartphone in your space, and this way, you can decide if this rug is the one for you.

TEXTURE

Besides these two pointers, you also need to consider your new area rug's texture. Different textures give different vibes, so choose carefully. For example, faux fur area rugs in your living room will create a soft, warm, beautiful, yet luxurious, and delicate feel in your room.

White faux fur rugs

We mentioned that the rug's color is crucial, and people tend to make one of the biggest mistakes while choosing rugs for their space - they neglect the rug's color. While the colorful rug is popular, some people go for more neutral rugs, such as white-colored rugs.

The first thing you need to know about white-colored rugs is that you need to know the meaning of this color. This way, you can create a feeling in the space where you put the rug. So, according to color psychology, here are some of the characteristics of white color:

• You can find a lot of information that white represents purity and innocence.
• White is considered a bright color, so choosing a white faux fur rug can create a sense of space or add highlights, a contrast to your area.
• This color creates positive meaning. For example, a white rug can convey cleanliness, freshness, and simplicity.
• In Feng Shui color white symbolizes harmony. It is a way to bring a cohesive look to the space and have a pleasant feeling.

So, here are a few meanings or characteristics of the color white. While looking for such a bright rug to put in your space, you also need to look at the material you want. A white faux fur rug is quite popular. In some way, you can tell that they are like the shag rugs that people also like. But the question that might linger in your mind: where do you put white faux fur rug. To make it more manageable for you, we have a few suggestions where you can put your new white faux fur rug.

Entryway or foyer. These types of rugs are a way to elevate this space. A white faux fur rug can give this luxurious feel to the room and look more inviting. If your entryway or foyer is relatively small, the white-colored rug will make it more spacious and give a more considerable room effect.

Walk-in closet. Not everyone can enjoy this luxury of a walk-in closet, but if you have one and you feel like you need something in there to complete the look, then a white faux fur rug is the right decision for you to make. It not only will be a great addition to the room but also have a great purpose - it will keep your feet warm while you're looking for the clothes to wear.

Pro tip: If you are still unsure if you need a white faux fur rug in any of your spaces in your home. We suggest you see it virtually. How does it work? It is simple: use the Augmented Reality tool directly from your smartphone.

Bedroom. Faux fur rug in the bedroom can create a nice, warm landing for your feet when you get out in the cold mornings. Not only this purpose, but it can give a lot of texture in your bedroom just by placing this rug in your room.

Faux rabbit fur rugs

We briefly covered where you can put faux fur rugs in your home space, but some people refuse to buy these rugs because they don't know how to clean them. Every rug has its specific cleaning process, so faux rabbit fur rugs or any faux fur rugs will have a particular process.

It is not a secret that faux fur rugs should be dry-cleaned instead of machine or hand-washing because the piles can bunch up and become knotted, tangled. Since faux fur rugs are often made from a blend of polyester, modacrylic, and acrylic fibers, you need to consider that these materials are different to clean; take a look at the care tag on the back of the rug. So, to help you understand this process of cleaning a faux rabbit fur rug, here are a general method that you can use to clean your faux fur rug:

1. Shake or vacuum the rug.

It is a cardinal rule that the first thing you do before any water or chemicals is to remove any loose dirt or debris from the rug fibers. The best is a vacuum or shaking the rug. If you don't have an opportunity to shake the rug outside, vacuuming is the best option. When you vacuum your faux fur rug make sure you go in the direction of the grain, this way, you will prevent the rug from tangling.

2. Spot clean your rug.

This step is for everyday cleaning and deep cleaning as well. When you have a faux rug, you can easily see any deep stains that can happen accidentally. So, to avoid the stain having a permanent impact on your beautiful rug, you need them to pre-treat them.

An effective way to clean the stains is to take a towel and put on some detergents. Don't use too much otherwise, you won't get that out. The towel with detergent rub the stained area of the rug in a gentle circular motion working outside to the middle of the stain.

When you see the stain going away, wash your towel with warm water and then clean the remaining detergent from the rug.

3. Soak the rug in the water.

This step is not for everyday cleaning but rather for deep cleaning your rug. So, it is best if you do this once a year. All you have to do is fill a bathtub with lukewarm water and add a tablespoon of mild laundry detergent. Place the rug in the bathtub, and with a gentle motion of your arm, swish it around the tub. Also, gently agitate any leftover dirt if the vacuum didn't pick that up.

After this agitating process is done, leave the rug soak in water for around 10 - 30 minutes, depending on how much dirt it has; when the time has come to wash the rug with warm water, thoroughly remove any leftover detergent from the rug.

4. Dry the rug.

When the last step is done, you need to let your rug dry completely before putting it in the space again. The best way to do this step is to leave it outside on a warm sunny day; this way, your rug dries faster and won't tangle the fibers.

If you are not entirely ready to commit to a faux rabbit fur rug just yet, try it out in a virtual setting (AR) from your smartphone. It can surprise you how much your room can change when you see how it will look in your space.

Faux fur rugs 8x10

One of the most popular rug sizes, in general, is 8x10. This size rug is big enough to cover the space you need but still looks like a rug, not a wall-to-wall carpet. For this size rug, the area where you put it is critical because this rug is not an excellent choice for a small space.

When placing a faux fur rug 8x10, you need to consider the space where you want to put it. This step can be misleading when it comes to placement, but you can find the perfect spot for 8x10 rugs with the right tools. For example, the AR tool is designed to help you see any rug in your space from your smartphone. That way, you can be more efficient while choosing a faux fur rug.

So, the tool is helpful, but where to start with an 8x10 rug? Most people and interior designers will agree that faux fur rugs in size 8x10 will best fit the living room. So, here are a few tips on how to place the rug in your living room to make it look cozier:

Tip #1: Place large furniture pieces on top of the rug.

When you have a rug in size 8x10, it is big enough to place all the large furniture on it. So, the couch, coffee table, and even chairs or armchairs. This way, you will create a more inviting and cohesive look and feel.

Tip #2: You don't have to place all of the furniture on the rug.

This tip breaks the first tip. But the reason is that you can have a perfect balance in the room. You can always experiment with the rug placement. For this tip, if you have a vast living room to make it homier, you try anchoring. This way, not all of the furniture pieces are inside the frame of the rug, but only the front of furniture legs are on the rug.

Tip #3: Is placing the rug in the center the only option?

Most of the time, while placing a rug in the center of a room and then placing the furniture on top of the rug, you will win and have that cohesive look. But we suggest you play around with the rug. There is no right or wrong way to put the faux fur rug 8x10 in your living room. You have to channel your inner aesthetic and place the rug how you will like it.