Rugs — something that will make or break a room, bringing it all together or making it look like a cluttered mess. As a result, it is important to not only choose the appropriate colour but also consider a whole range of factors.
Now that you have decided on your colour scheme- that of a dark red rug, and then the next thing to consider is the type of weave. When deciding on the weave you initially need to think about your lifestyle and rug location.
Children and animals are notorious for mess, so if you have either (or both) then you need to make sure that your rug can withstand their usage. The cleaning of the rug is of importance when choosing — professional cleaning is going to be required if the rug is antique so the practicalities of this need to be taken into consideration.

The use of the rug is also vitally important — what sort of feel are you trying to go for? Natural fibres such as cotton or wool will give a soft feel, with synthetic fibres giving a very comforting luxuriously soft texture.
Size is an important factor. Focus not only on the area where you plan to have the rug but also the other furniture in the room — how close to the edges of the rug do you want your sofa and armchairs, how far out from your bed do you want the rug to extend?

Cost is naturally a huge consideration — is it better to for a bargain rug or a high-quality one? There is no right or wrong answer to this, as it depends upon the purpose of the rug. If you are using it as a decoration and when you next change around the decor you will change from a dark red room to a bright blue one, then a cheaper rug that will look good for a few years is fine. On the other hand, if you want something that will last for years, bouncing back from indentations and usage, then it may be worth splashing out on something more expensive.

Overall, a dark red rug is a personal choice. Take into consideration its location, its usage, your lifestyle and fashion sense — browse online and take the time the time to go into shops and feel the different materials – and all too soon your room will be enlivened with a brand new rug ideal just for you.