Why Try an Area Rug at Home? A rug’s colors, patterns, and style might look great in the showroom, but what catches your eye there may look different alongside your furniture and under your home’s lighting. Rugs By Saga offers complimentary In-Home Rug Trials that let you see how your favorite rugs look and fit in your own space before committing to a purchase. Choose your favorites at our Ballwin showroom. You can take smaller rugs home yourself, or we’ll arrange complimentary delivery and placement for larger selections. There’s no trial fee, deposit, or obligation to purchase. Call Contact Us How Our In-Home Rug Trial Works 1. Visit Our Showroom Start at our Ballwin showroom, where you can browse our collection and select 1–3 rugs to try at home. Bring your room measurements and a few photos so we can help narrow down your choices. Because many of our rugs are one-of-a-kind pieces, knowing your ideal size before visiting helps avoid falling in love with a rug that won’t fit your room. 2. See Your Rugs at Home After you’ve selected your rugs, we’ll arrange a convenient time for complimentary delivery and placement. You can also take smaller rugs home with you directly from the showroom. Our team will help position the rugs so you can compare your options in the room. 3. Make Your Decision Many customers find their favorite rug during the visit. If you’d like more time, you can keep the rugs for 1–2 days before deciding. There’s no obligation to purchase. Smaller rugs can be returned to the showroom, or our team can arrange pickup for larger selections. If you purchase a rug, installation and an optional in-home consultation are also complimentary. What to look for during your in-home rug trial Seeing an area rug in your own home gives you a chance to evaluate details that aren’t always obvious in a showroom. Pay attention to how each rug fits your room, complements your furnishings, and works with your everyday needs. Question What to consider How much foot traffic will the rug receive? A rug in a busy entryway or family room faces different demands than one in a formal living room or bedroom. Think about daily foot traffic, pets, and children, and ask our team which materials and constructions best suit that level of activity. Is the rug the right size? Does the rug fit comfortably within your room and furniture arrangement? Look at how much flooring remains visible around its edges. How does the color look? Compare the rug’s colors under natural daylight and your home’s artificial lighting. Notice how they interact with your walls, flooring, and furniture. Does the pattern suit the room? Does the design complement your furniture and existing decor? View the pattern from different positions in the room to see how it changes the overall look. How does it feel underfoot? Walk across the rug to get a feel for its texture, thickness, and comfort. Think about how you’ll use the room throughout the day. Does it feel right in your space? Step back and look at the room as a whole. Does the rug bring everything together, or would another color, pattern, or size be a better fit? Which types of area rugs can you try at home? From classic patterns to contemporary designs, Rugs By Saga carries a range of styles to suit different spaces. Your in-home trial gives you a chance to compare your favorites before purchasing. Traditional rugs Classic patterns, decorative borders, and rich colors make traditional rugs a natural fit for formal living rooms, dining rooms, and interiors that mix older and newer furnishings. Contemporary rugs Abstract patterns, modern color palettes, and understated designs can complement minimalist rooms or introduce contrast alongside traditional furniture. Tribal rugs Geometric patterns and distinctive motifs make tribal rugs appealing for casual living areas, bedrooms, and eclectic interiors where the rug can become a focal point. Antique rugs Older, one-of-a-kind pieces can bring history and character into a room. An in-home trial lets you see how an antique rug works alongside your existing furnishings. Choosing an area rug for different rooms The room itself plays an important role in choosing an area rug. Furniture layouts, foot traffic, and daily use all affect which size, material, and style will work best. Browse our Rugs by Room collection for ideas, then use an in-home rug trial to see how your favorites look in the spaces where you live. Living room rugs Living room rugs need to balance style, comfort, and everyday use. During your trial, look at how the rug works with your seating arrangement, how much floor it covers, and whether its colors feel right with the rest of the room. Hallway runners Hallways and entryways usually see more foot traffic than other parts of the home. Our hallway runners offer options for narrower spaces, where durability, maintenance, and proper sizing are particularly important. Bedroom rugs Bedroom rugs often prioritize comfort, warmth, and a softer visual feel. Seeing a rug at home helps you judge its texture, placement, and scale so you can tell if it adds the right finishing touch to the room. In-home rug trial FAQs Q. Is the in-home rug trial really free? A. Yes. Rugs By Saga offers free in-home rug trials with $0 in trial fees or deposits and no obligation to purchase. Delivery and placement for larger rugs are also complimentary. Visit our Ballwin showroom to select your favorites, and our team will arrange a convenient time for your trial. Q. How long can I keep the rugs at home? A. Most customers make their decision during the scheduled home visit. If you’d like additional time, Rugs By Saga offers an optional trial period of 1–2 days to see how your selections work in your space. Our team will coordinate the pickup or next steps once you’ve made your decision. Q. How many rugs can I try at once? A. Customers typically select 1–3 rugs from our Ballwin showroom to try at home. Bring your room measurements and photos to help narrow down your options. Many of our rugs are one-of-a-kind pieces, so knowing your preferred dimensions before selecting a rug is especially helpful. Q. What happens if I don’t want to purchase a rug? A. There’s no obligation to purchase during your in-home rug trial. If none of your selections work, you can return smaller rugs to our showroom or arrange complimentary pickup with our team. Because rug purchases are final, the trial gives you the opportunity to evaluate your choices before committing. “ They offer FREE “in home trials” where they bring a few of the rugs you liked and let you try them out in your space at your house! Adam Brewer — Read Customer Reviews Ready to try an area rug in your home? See how your favorite rugs look in your own space before making a purchase. Getting started with Rugs By Saga is simple: 01 Visit Bring photos and room measurements to our Ballwin showroom and select 1–3 rugs with help from our team. 02 Try See your selections at home with complimentary delivery and placement for larger rugs, or take smaller rugs home yourself. 03 Choose Decide during the visit or take 1–2 days to make your choice. There’s no trial fee, deposit, or obligation to purchase. Ready to get started? Call us at 636-227-8555 or contact our team to plan your showroom visit and in-home rug trial.
