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Lapeer Furniture & Mattress Center - Flint, MI
G-3437 Miller Rd
Flint, MI 48507
810-732-9154
Monday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Holiday Hours

New year’s Eve 10:00am 6:00pm
New Year’s Day 10:00am 6:00pm
Black Friday 10:00am 9:00pm

Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Christmas Eve - Closed
Christmas Day - Closed
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Area Rug Buying Guide

Blue Rug
Define Space
Rug Setting Tone of Room
Protect Floors
Kitten Lying on Rug
Absorb Noise
Standing on Rug
Plush Underfoot
Plush Rug at Foot of Bed

Rugs Offer Benefits Beyond Style

Area rugs can be that finishing touch for a room’s design and style. The perfect rug can tie the room together, bringing together all of the furniture and decor, while also making subtle colors of your room pop. But area rugs serve more purposes than just style: they can define separate spaces in your home, protect your glamorous wood floors and provide some sound absorption. And who doesn’t love sinking their toes into a plush rug? What does all of this amount to? A more comfortable, stylish, and personalized home.

Factors to Consider When Shopping for Rugs

  • What room is the rug for?
  • Is it a high traffic area?
  • Do you have pets or children in this area?
  • Will you be eating in this area?
  • Do you have furniture picked out for this area?
  • We reccomend measuring both your room and furniture before deciding what size rugs best suits your space.

Tips for Caring for Your Rug

  • Rotate your rug once a year.
  • Vacuum your rug with care, make sure your vacuum is set to the right height.
  • Use a rug pad to help with durability.

Common Rug Layouts

The Living Room

All Legs On
All Legs on Rug

For this look we recommend either a 9' x 12' or a 11' x 14' rug.

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All Legs Off
All Legs Off the Rug

For this look we suggest a 6' x 9' or 8' x 10' rug.

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Two On, Two Off
Two Legs On Rug

This look typically works best with a 4' x 6' or 5' x 7' rug.

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The Bedroom

Rug at Foot of Bed

For a bedroom with a Queen Bed we suggest a 8' x 10' rug while a King Bed likely requires a 9' x 12' rug.

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The Dining Room

Rug in Dining Space

An 8' x 10' or 9' x 12' rug normally works best for this look though table leaves should also be considered.

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Entryways and Hallways

entryway layout with rug runner

Rug runners are perfect for entryways and hallways. We also recommend considering rugs for any seating areas.

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Common Rug Shapes

Runner
Runner Rug
  • Perfect for entryways or hallways due to length
  • Brings personality and floor protection to hallways
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Rectangle
Rectangle Rug
  • Good for Living Rooms or Family Rooms
  • Good for Dining Rooms if you have a rectangle table
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Square
Square Rug
  • Good for Living Rooms or Family Rooms
  • Good for Dining Rooms if you have a square table
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Oval
Oval Shaped Rug
  • Can work in dining room with a rectangle or oval table
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Round
Round Rug
  • Good for entryways or hallways
  • Good for seating areas
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Octagon
Octagon Shaped Rug with Traditional Design
  • Can work well in dining room with a round or octagonal dining table
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Types of Rug Construction

Woven Rugs

Flat Weave Rug
  • Available in a variety of materials
  • Durable and good for high traffic areas
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Braided
Braided Rug Construction
  • Mat-like without pile
  • No-backing making it reversible
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Knotted
Knotted Rug
  • Higher quality and higher pricepoint
  • Heirloom quality durability
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