The
Right Rug Makes the Room
The purchase of an area rug can be a very involved
process. Each type of rug, whether it is a hand-knotted Oriental, a custom-made
rug or a machine-made rug, each has certain characteristics that can make
it more or less suitable for one’s needs.
According to Chris Smith, owner of Designers’ Rug Center, “There
are many factors to consider when selecting a rug. First and foremost,
you should really admire and love the rug you’re thinking of, beyond
the added benefits of how it will complement your furnishings and the
room in which it is placed. A rug should be thought of as an original
work of art for your floor that will anchor your furnishings.”
When it comes to an in-depth knowledge and passion for fine quality floor
coverings, Smith brings decades of insight into each and every client’s
home or office.
A native of South Africa, Smith has spent more than 16 years traveling
the world in his efforts to discover the most exquisite rug designs for
his showrooms in Naples. Designers’ Rug Center was founded in 1992,
and provides not only a huge selection of rugs in all styles and sizes,
but complete professional design services for most floor covering needs.
“The right rug can make a room and the wrong rug can ruin a room,”
says Smith. “That is why we like to bring a selection of rugs to
a client's home, because often what you like in the store looks completely
different in your home. Prior to purchasing, we like you to keep the rug
in your home for a time to really make sure it is the ideal selection
for you.”
Designers’ Rug Center stocks thousands of rugs in a huge array of
styles. Hand-knotted Oriental rugs in traditional designs, sisals, machine-made
rugs, bold contemporary styles, even one-of-a-kind custom creations; virtually
any style and color of finely-crafted area rug is available, adding the
ultimate finishing touch to your home’s décor. The showrooms
also now offer fine antique rugs. In addition to offering unique, one-of-a-kind
rugs, Designers’ Rug Center is also a stocking dealer for many wholesalers,
including Schumacher, Nourison, Capel and Safevieh.
They also offer a selection of superb wall-to-wall carpeting, partnering
with only the finest manufacturers in the industry. Complete measuring
and installation services are also offered. Designers’ Rug Center
can also professionally clean and restore your fine rugs to ensure a lifetime
of enjoyment.
The professional design consultants at Designers’ Rug Center work
with their clients to determine their needs, and counsel them in locating
the ideal rug to accomplish their goals. With rugs from $100 to over $50,000
and sizes from 2’ x 3’ up to palace-sized masterpieces, the
options are plentiful and in-stock.
With so much to consider when shopping for fine rugs, Smith and his professional
staff can provide valuable information to help you make an informed decision.
It is not uncommon for him to inspect hundreds of rugs on his buying trips,
and yet only select a few for his showrooms.
“Naples has been very good to us – we have so many return
clients who entrust us with providing rugs and design services in their
primary residences, their vacation homes and their offices,” Smith
says. “If by chance you cannot find the perfect rug in our stores,
I will get it for you on my next buying trip. We truly enjoy sharing our
love for fine rugs with our customers.”
DESIGNER'S RUG CENTER
110 Ninth Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239 434-9584
and
15465 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34110
239 597-8111
www.designersrugcenter.com
Written by Alice Caponi
