Finding a luxury rug that perfectly matches your space and personal aesthetic can often be challenging, especially due to the massive range of options. This is one of the core reasons why there is a surging demand for personalised custom rugs.

In our extensive buying guide below, we‘ll cover the benefits of bespoke rugs, make the distinction between bespoke and customised rugs, and detail all the key elements to keep in mind when picking the ideal rug for your residence. We’ll also add some advice on rug design from our team of expert designers to assist you through the process.

Stunning grey silk custom rug adding warmth and texture to a spacious, sunlit living room.

Benefits of Buying a Custom Rug

Made-to-order rugs can match your specific tastes and needs perfectly, which can sometimes be a challenge if you are buying off the shelf. Luxury rugs should be bought after thorough consideration and a customised one could offer significant benefits.

Here are the key benefits of purchasing a customised rug:

A personal touch

A personal touch When you choose a custom rug, you will bring home a luxury rug that would not be found in any other place. It is the exclusivity that makes customised furnishings a fixture in the homes of sophisticated individuals. The rug would showcase your personal style, character, individuality and preferences boldly. The best way to go about it is through considerable research about your specific needs and then a consultation with an expert. The personal consultation would give you a very good idea about what you need for your specific purposes.

Perfect fit

No one wants a rug and especially not a luxury one that may look completely out of place. That would defeat the very purpose of the purchase. As a consequence, custom-fitted luxury rugs have become highly popular among discerning people in recent years. When compared to luxury rugs that are not designed from scratch, customised rugs are exceptionally unique in the sense that they can be made to the exact size and shape you desire for whatever your space requires.

Quality

High-quality rugs are made from premium materials like silk, wool, or high-grade synthetic fibres. The material used affects the appearance, durability, and texture of the rug. If you consult with an expert then you would be provided with just the right option for your specific requirements. Moreover, the best dealers boast of a vast network of suppliers, allowing them to procure pretty much any material you may want. They also offer the materials at highly competitive prices.

Taste

Customised rugs are also an understated and unique way of displaying your personal style as the interior designer of your home. The sophisticated homeowner doesn’t prefer buying stuff off the shelf and prefers furnishings that match his very precise preferences. Sometimes a word with an expert can help you put your vision into practice in a more effective way and you should consider such a consultation.

Luxury handloom custom rug enhancing the modern decor of a living room

Custom vs. Bespoke Rugs

What sets bespoke rugs apart from customised rugs? The number of customisation options increases from standard rugs to customised rugs, but with bespoke rugs, the options are almost limitless. Every aspect can be tailored to your taste.

Custom Rugs

The manufacturer supplies pre-existing samples from which these rugs are made. Regardless of whether they have been made in alignment with your design, they are still not fully unique, as the choice of materials available will be limited to those used by the manufacturer.

Bespoke Rugs

On the other hand, bespoke rugs are designed from scratch in accordance with your preferred style. Bespoke rugs deliver an even wider range of customisation options, with every detail crafted with your personal tastes, preferences and aesthetic vision in mind.

Striking machine-made artistic black and white custom rug with a bold and balanced touch in a luxury bedroom

Things to Consider When Selecting a New Area Rug

You’re probably excited to jump into the design and customisation process. So what should you consider before jumping in?

Budget

Establishing a budget before you start the process will help you get a firm idea of what options you’ll be considering, and what sort of customisation options you’ll be incorporating. Working within a budget will also help when selecting a manufacturer. The ultimate cost of the rug would depend on various factors like materials, level of customisation, size and the degree of craftsmanship that may go into its making. Personal consultation with a seasoned professional would provide you with a clear idea about the budget you would need to allocate for the ideal bespoke rug.

Colour and Pattern

Part of the customisation process is to be actively involved in the various manufacturing stages of the rug. Colours and patterns are the ideal aspects of the rug that would allow you to put your personal stamp on the customised rug. With expert advice, you can then decide how best to incorporate those palettes into the overall design of your home. There’s nothing wrong with a classic pattern, however, abstract rugs can do a fantastic job of bringing a trendy touch to modern spaces. An expert designer could help you in the design process by providing you with a range of customised options to choose from. As the world of art continues to evolve in the age of AI, you could even create your own patterns and hand them over to the designer to incorporate into the rug. It is a trend that will soon catch on.

Material

Keep in mind that various materials offer varying levels of durability and tactile experience over time. Popular choices include cotton, silk, and wool. However, you should also consider the amount of foot traffic in your home, the presence of pets, and the intended placement of the rug, before selecting the material for your rug. The type of material that you choose would also have an impact on the ultimate cost of the rug. While there are plenty of options in terms of materials, wool and silk are still regarded as the classical rug materials that offer unmatched old-world charm. Additionally, the best vendors also work with a vast network of suppliers, which enables them to provide discerning patrons with any material that they may need for their custom rugs. A short consultation with one of the experienced experts, employed by these vendors, would open up a world of new possibilities.

Size and Shape

Measure your spaces, and the dimensions of any related space to ensure that the rug you select will be of the correct size and shape. Consider the space your rug will take up when aligned with your furniture beforehand. Alternatively, an artisan may come to your house, complete the measurements and then offer you the sizes and shapes that would be best suited for your living space.

Vibrant artistic blue and white luxury custom rug contrasting in a modern bedroom

Tips on Designing Your Own Customised Rug

From being a modern and versatile addition to your space to adding to its functionality, fitted wardrobes offer many benefits including:

Consult The Experts

Various teams of design experts employed at the biggest furnishings houses are always ready to help when designing a custom rug. With a deep knowledge of design principles and a host of technological tools at their disposal, those teams can help bring your vision to life before a single stitch is sewn. The experienced designers have helped plenty of people get their perfect custom rug for many decades. This has been made possible primarily due to their experience, expertise, skills, and ability to provide unmatched personalised service.

Define Your Aesthetic

Your rug reflects you, your taste, and your personal style. You want your rug to complement your living space. If you need help defining your aesthetic, browse previously completed projects, the designer profiles and find designs that stand out to you. Alternatively, you could also consult the highly experienced experts from the leading lifestyle and furnishing houses who can provide you with a number of options after you share your specific preferences. Over the years people have been able to procure their preferred customised furnishings by having a clear vision of their specific aesthetic preferences.

Get Samples

Working with designers from well-established furnishings and lifestyle houses would give you access to a wide portfolio of previous projects to take inspiration from. The consultants will provide you with a whole host of samples to help you get a feel for what you like before you commit to a final decision.

Put Your Design Into Practice

A mood board or 3D visualisation by one of the design team members can really help you visualise your space and come up with unique ideas for your design.

Stunning white and blue geometric pattern custom rugs placed in a spacious sunlit room

Summing Up: How FCI London Can Help You

A rug can completely transform a living space by creating a focal point to tie your aesthetics together or add some warmth to open areas. Rugs can also make a space feel more full without adding unnecessary clutter. While there are plenty of options to buy a readymade rug, a customised rug may be the ideal choice for the sophisticated customer looking for something more.

FCI’s experience in providing the best services to luxury residences all over London has helped in making the natural leap toward providing customised services in the realm of interior design. A team of friendly experts is ready to let you experience our signature personalised service.

FCI London is the foremost lifestyle and furniture house in the United Kingdom, with almost four decades of experience. We have built our position by supplying high-grade bespoke furnishings, furniture, and lifestyle offerings and through our attention to detail, personal service, and customisation expertise. We urge all discerning customers to head to our establishment, check out our extensive offerings of luxury rugs, and have a meeting with our experts for a complete revamp of their residences.

Book an appointment with an FCI rug expert

If you need any advice on selecting, designing or layering bespoke rugs, take advantage of our free design consultation. Simply make an appointment to visit our award-winning showroom and our expert team will walk you through all your options, ensuring that you end up with an aesthetic you love.

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