One of the best tips for someone wanting to involve an area rug in their home is to search carpet warehouses for a remnant that can be bound into a rug. This beautiful gray piece shown here once belonged to a much larger carpet roll, but it was custom-cut and bound to lay perfectly in this sitting room. Not only is it extremely cost-effective, almost cutting your rug budget in half, but you also receive high-quality carpet that is soft, durable, and chic.