When you put an antique rug on the floor, you are renewing its lease on life and ensuring that all its beautiful characteristics of color, design, weave pattern and material will be available for others to enjoy for many years to come. Knowing that it has been around for a century or more should give you confidence that you can shepherd it through several more decades without an appreciable change in it’s condition. However, the selection of a rug should be based on its type, condition, location and traffic patterns, and obviously, its size and design. Foyers, sitting areas, and dining rooms each warrant different selection criteria.