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From the floor to the wall:

how to hang your rug

Rugs are not just an elegant floor covering, but also home accessories with great decor potential.

Have you ever thought of hanging your rug on the wall like a painting? This article helps you put this into action. We'll tell you how to hang a rug and what you should bear in mind.

On the walls!

  • flatweave rug
  • flatweave rug

Large and wide rooms in particular are made much more cosy with a wall rug - and also a lot quieter, because they can help to reduce sound and noise. But not all rugs are equally suited for hanging.

An important factor in choosing your new wall art is the weight of the rug. The general rule is: The lighter and smaller the rug, the easier it is to attach it to the wall.

Dense and heavy wool rugs are therefore less suitable for hanging than light and flatweave rugs. The large selection of flat weaves in our shop as well as the variety of designs directly invites you to try them out.

wall rug, vintage

If you like things classical and are not afraid of spending a little more, you can decorate your walls with hand-knotted Persian rugs in real silk. Individually crafted, these fine, unique pieces have been considered works of art since the 17th century and belong on the wall and not on the floor.

Oriental ornaments and patterns convey a Far Eastern flair, which can create a thrilling break in style in a very modern environment, but can also complement a classic interior.

You can make things even more traditional by hanging a kilim rug. As far back as several centuries ago, nomads used this type of rug as a thermal wall hanging for their tents. Lovers of ethnic styles will particularly appreciate the motifs and colourful patterns of these traditional orient rugs. Decorating does not get more authentic than this!

But enough with the theory - let's move on!


Modern rugs

Do it yourself: Rug hanging made easy

So you have decided to place a rug on the wall instead of on the floor, but you have no idea how to do it? We will introduce you to several methods below.

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  • wall rug
  • wall rug
  • Wall rug
wall rug

Tapestries - The Agony of Choice

Before deciding on your method of hanging, it's important to consider the weight of your rug. The material of the rug is also an important factor. However, you should not try to put a very expensive rug on your wall on your own. In this case, we strongly recommend consulting an expert, for example, a specialist Oriental rug shop. This is the only way to avoid permanent damage to your rug.

No matter which method you choose - a tapestry will be an extraordinary eye-catcher in your living room or bedroom.

Your benuta style team

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