So, when you say you can get it made do you mean they will put a binding on it so it doesn't unravel at the edges? If so, and it is affordable then do that for now. Your other option which is not as pretty is to buy the tape for the edges which prevents unraveling. Not sure where you are located but if you have "The Dump" store near you then check out what they have. We found a 12 x 10 ft area rug that should have been really expensive, I got it on clearance pricing at the dump for $199. They have a huge selection of rugs at their NJ locations but, and this is a big but, you really need 2 people because the rugs that are piled are heavy to go through. Some rugs are hung up and you can flip through them but others are piled flat. Ours was one of the only ones that cheap that was hung up, of course I made my husband help me go through the pile first. Make sure you buy a good quality pad so the hardwood under the rug doesn't wear. Also check the big box stores, they have area rugs and remnants on clearance somewhat regularly for really good prices. I put a nice berber with a thick pad in our twin toddlers bedroom just in case they climbed/fell out of their cribs. I paid less than $80 for the berber. I actually spent alot more on the pad for it.

I chose a fairly inexpensive carpet (not a remnant) to go over the cork floor in my basement family room and had it edged. I think it was something like 1.25 a linear ft to have it edged. I didn't want a big investment because this room gets a lot of wear and tear frm kids. I would think any carpet place can get a rug edged for you. And don't limit yourself to remnants.

I've done both and loved both. I had no preconceived ideas. In the first case, I went to a store that sold both rugs and carpet remnants and ended up finding just what I wanted as a remnant and it was bound, so it was basically just a rug I loved. Years later at another house I bought a wool oriental rug on sale, great buy and I loved it. I was just out shopping with a friend, not even for rugs, just boppin' around the housewares at Macy's. Loved that one too. So it just boils down to shopping around for what you want at a good price that you like.

I'd run the hardwood throughout the rest of the house. Site finished hardwood is easy to match. Any good flooring company can easily match the stain and species. I'd run it into the family room room. Having consistent flooring throughout the home will make the whole space feel larger, even with a rug on top. It will also add value to your home.