Finding the perfect area rug can feel impossible. Store-bought rugs come in a handful of standard sizes, and the right color or texture rarely matches the exact dimensions of your living room, bedroom or entryway. Lakeville homeowners have a better option: custom area rugs made from carpet. At Infinite Floors Kitchens Bathrooms, we offer rug binding and can turn any carpet we sell into a custom area rug cut to the exact size you need. Here is how it works and why so many local families love the result.
What Is a Custom Bound Rug?
A custom bound rug starts as broadloom carpet. We cut it to your chosen size and shape, then finish the edges with binding, a durable fabric or yarn edge that keeps the carpet from fraying and gives it a clean, finished look. The result is a high-quality rug designed specifically for your space.
Benefits of Custom Rugs
The Exact Size You Need
Standard rugs often leave awkward gaps or overlap furniture. A custom rug can be sized precisely for a living room seating area, a long hallway, a dining room table or a bedroom.
Endless Style Options
Because your rug is made from carpet, you can choose from a huge range of colors, textures and patterns from brands such as Mohawk and Shaw. Plush, textured, patterned and loop styles all work well.
Coordinated Design
A custom rug can match or complement your existing carpet, furniture and decor. Many homeowners choose a rug that ties together hardwood or tile floors with nearby carpeted rooms.
Durable Quality
Carpet made for wall-to-wall installation is built to handle heavy foot traffic, which means a custom rug often outlasts many store-bought options.
Where Custom Rugs Work Best
Living rooms: Define a seating area over hardwood, luxury vinyl or tile and add warmth underfoot during Minnesota winters.
Bedrooms: Place a soft rug under the bed so your first steps each morning land on something cozy.
Dining rooms: Size the rug so chairs stay on it even when pulled out from the table.
Entryways and mudrooms: Choose a durable, low-profile carpet that traps snow, salt and grit before it spreads through the house.
Basements and game rooms: Add comfort and sound control over concrete or hard flooring.
Home offices: Choose a low-pile carpet so desk chairs roll smoothly.
You can browse our full range of carpet flooring online to find colors and textures for your custom rug.
Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Rug
Consider traffic. Entryways and hallways benefit from durable nylon or low-profile loops. Bedrooms can use softer plush styles.
Think about pets. Cut pile styles are less likely to snag on claws.
Choose your color. Mid-tones and tonal patterns hide dirt from snowy boots, while lighter colors brighten darker rooms.
Pick a binding color. A matching binding creates a seamless look, while a contrasting binding adds a tailored accent.
Sizing Tips
Measure your space carefully before ordering. In living rooms, many designers recommend that at least the front legs of sofas and chairs rest on the rug. Under a bed, allow the rug to extend 18 to 24 inches beyond the sides. In dining rooms, leave room for chairs to slide back without catching the edge. Our team can help you measure and plan the perfect size.
Using a Rug Pad
A quality rug pad keeps your custom rug from slipping, adds cushion and protects the floor underneath. On hardwood, choose a pad designed to be safe for wood finishes.
Caring for Your Custom Rug
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute. If your rug is a long or shag-style carpet, use a suction-only vacuum without a beater bar. Blot spills right away and rotate the rug every few months so wear stays even. Avoid grocery store spot cleaners, which can leave sticky residue; ask us for products recommended by manufacturers.
Combining Rugs With New Floors
Many Lakeville homeowners order a custom rug when they install new hardwood, luxury vinyl or tile. Coordinating both at the same time ensures your rug and floor work together beautifully, and our team can help you choose a carpet that complements your new flooring.
Why Choose Infinite Floors
Infinite Floors Kitchens Bathrooms is installer-owned and operated, built on family values and honest work. We offer exact written quotes, competitive pricing direct from manufacturers and Wells Fargo financing.
Custom Rugs vs. Store-Bought Rugs
Store-bought rugs are convenient, but they rarely offer the exact size, color and quality you want. Custom bound rugs let you choose from a much wider range of carpets, size the rug precisely to your room and select a binding style that suits your decor. Because they are made from carpet designed for heavy traffic, they also tend to hold up well over years of daily use. For many Lakeville families, the result is a rug that looks like it was designed for the room, because it was.
Budgeting for a Custom Rug
The cost of a custom rug depends on the carpet you choose, the size of the rug and the binding style. Because we buy direct from manufacturers, we can offer competitive pricing on a wide range of carpets. Our team will provide a clear quote before any work begins, so you know exactly what to expect. Bring room measurements and a photo of your space, and we will help you choose a carpet, size and binding that suit the room and your personal style perfectly for years.
Start Your Custom Rug
Our showroom at 1310 Larc Industrial Blvd in Burnsville is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, with evening and weekend appointments available, a short drive from Lakeville. Our mobile showroom can also bring carpet samples to your home. Contact our team to design a custom area rug for your Lakeville home.
