Your Guide To Rug Borders
A rug can pull a room together and create a cosy space to unwind or a sophisticated setting to socialise with friends. Rugs can add a touch of comfort and luxury to hardwood floors and create a statement within your home. To prevent your rug from fraying, a rug border is essential. So, we’ve put together a guide to help you understand all about rug borders and why it is essential to have one on your rug. We’ll cover:
- What is a rug border?
- Why do you need a rug with a border?
- Types of rug border
- How to choose the right rug border
- Making a statement with border rugs
What is a rug border?
A rug border is sometimes referred to as a binding. It wraps around the edges of the rug to prevent them from fraying but can also add style and character to your rug or runner. They are typically made from materials like cotton, leather, linen or suede and combined with piping to accentuate the rug and border.
Why do you need a rug with a border?
Not only will a border make your rug look more aesthetically pleasing, but it will also help to protect your rug from fraying or unravelling at the edges. A rug with a border can also act as a design feature within your home. The colours within the border can create a cohesive look within your home if they complement the surrounding wall or soft furnishing colours.
Types of rug border
A single border is quite simply one border that wraps around the edge of the rug. It is usually made from one fabric and is a plain, block colour.
A border and piping involves a single, block colour border around the edge of the rug but it is also accompanied by piping. The piping is often in a different colour and separates the border from the centre of the rug.
A double border is two borders around the edge of the rug, usually in two different colours to create visual intrigue.
A whipped border is also known as overlocking or binding and involves overlocking the edge of the carpet with yarn to prevent fraying.
A raw edge is quite literally the edge of a rug, without a border. This can be much more prone to fraying as there is nothing binding the fibres of the rug around the edge.
Border tape can be used for rugs or runners that have a raw edge. It is typically applied aftermarket by the user and can neatly lock in the fibres to prevent fraying.
How to choose the right rug border
A rug border can really bring your rug to life and frame it within your home. Not only should the colour of the border complement or contrast the colour of the rug, but the material of the border should work in the same way.
Choose a border colour to match or blend in with the body of the rug to give a chic, borderless appearance. Alternatively, you can choose a complementary colour or shade for a more delicate look. Or, identify a common colour in the room, like soft furnishings or accessories to tie the room together and create a cohesive look.
There is also a range of materials to choose from, each with different properties, to finish off the border of your rug.
Cotton borders are soft, suitable for all rugs and ideal for indoor use.
Linen borders are made from the flax plant. They are similar to cotton but add more texture.
Leather borders are a sturdy, high-quality and sophisticated choice.
Suede borders have a soft velvety texture that can bring warmth and balance into the room.
Making a statement with border rugs
A colourful border and piping can really draw attention to an otherwise neutral rug. With our rug builder, you can create a rug or runner that is completely customised to your personal taste. From the rug and border material to the piping, size and colours, everything is completely customisable. Once you have selected the size of your rug and the inner material, you can choose from a single border, border and piping or double border.
Our rug builder gives you the freedom to create something that is truly unique using the colours and materials you love. Choose from daring patterns or muted plains and finish your rug with a soft border or a bold edge with contrasting piping. By creating your own rug, you can really lean into your personal style and bring it to life in your home.
With Crucial Trading, you can build a custom rug and choose the centre and borders, along with the piping, materials and colours of your rug. So, try the rug builder now and create something truly unique for your home.
