Red Persian Rugs

Why A Red Persian Area Rug?

Are you ready to take your home’s décor to the next level with a red Persian rug? These rugs scream, "I have amazing taste,” and they’re perfect for almost anyone’s home.

Persian rugs are recognizable around the world for their eclectic styles and their heavy textile weight. They’re an essential part of Iranian art and Persian culture, and they’re produced in Iran (historic Persia).

Persian carpet weavers spanned multiple regional centers and towns, and they made rugs to suit every occasion, décor style, and season.

Red Persian area rugs are some of the most iconic. From the classic red and blue Persian rug to the light pink Persian rug, varieties of these red rugs are treasured in museums and private collections around the globe.

A Persian rug might be perfect for you if you want to add any of the following feels to your home:

• Vintage
• Antique
• Elegant
• Farmhouse
• Warm
• Cozy
• Inviting
• Luxurious

Common varieties of the red Persian rug include:

• Distressed runners for entryways, foyers, and kitchens.
• Large area rugs for living rooms, bedrooms, and sunrooms.

A Closer Look at Red Persian Rugs

Adding a red Persian rug in your home will introduce a pop of color, and it’s hard to go wrong with the eclectic designs.

Red is known to raise a room’s energy, making it more intense. When lit softly, this intensity appears muted and elegant. In Feng Shui, red is associated with:

• Stirring up excitement.
• Nighttime social gatherings.
• Drawing people together.
• Stimulating conversation.
• Creating a strong first impression in an entryway.
• Setting a romantic mood in the bedroom.

The reason people love using Persian rugs in their home is that they can accomplish several stylistic effects and do it with one unique art piece.

Is a Red Persian Rug Right for Me?

If you ask most interior designers, they’d say that there are very few homes in which a red Persian area rug wouldn’t improve the space. They can withstand heavy traffic (with proper care), are available in a range of sizes and designs, and instantly change the feel of a space.

They do require proper care, though. How you clean a Persian rug depends on the materials used—for example, a wool Persian rug can withstand more than a silk Persian rug.

Typically, you can clean them by:

1. Vacuuming the front and back of the rug.
2. Washing the rug with cold water and gentle detergent.
3. Hanging the rug to dry.

Choosing the Perfect Red Persian Area Rug

While it is hard to go wrong with a red Persian rug, you do need to be careful not to choose the wrong size. This is the most common rug buying mistake that homeowners make.

Consider how much room you have for your new rug and where you want to place it in your home before you buy. Then use the size, shape, thickness, material, and construction filters to find exactly what you’re looking for.

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