Area rugs are a fantastic way to add warmth to a room, and they can be a crucial design element if you use them properly. One of these rugs can be a unique piece of art in a room that simultaneously provides a soft surface for a floor. In addition to providing some warmth to a floor, an area rug can really be great for reducing unwanted noise and reflection in any room. If you have been thinking of using an area rug in your home, consider some of the design options below.
Covering A Large Space
If you have a large room that you need to fill, an area rug can be a great starting point. There are plenty of sizes such as the 5×6, 6×7, and 8×10, but 9×12 area rugs tend to set the standard and are really popular with many homeowners. This size is great for filling up a large portion of the floor for any room, and you can use them over carpet, hardwood, tile and more.
If you are in the need of a much larger area rug, they are available. There are many rug outlet stores that stock 12×18 rugs, and larger sizes can be special ordered. When purchasing a rug this large you will have to have it delivered and installed by your local dealer due to the weight of an area rug of this size.
Don’t let the size intimidate and prevent you from getting the rug you want. You might even be able to find large discount area rugs that are taking up precious space on a dealers floor. Do a little research, prepare yourself, and set up a time for delivery so you can transform your large space into the designers dream you have always been wanting.
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Add Rugs To Hard Floors
Area rugs make great substitutes for full carpet because they are more affordable and can easily be changed with the times. As with anything, a little time can age a room and cause it to be outdated and old. Being able to pull up a floor rug in a matter of minutes is a nice convenience when you are looking for change. You might have a room with square area rugs and decide you want to go with a round area rug instead. There might be a black area rug in another living area that you want to switch with a red area rug. Using area rugs giving you flexibility and options as time goes by. If you have a hardwood floor that needs a soft touch, wool area rugs may be the perfect element for you.
Adding floor rugs to hard surfaces is also a great idea if you have children because they will be able to play on the soft surface with less risk of painful accidents. If they happen to spill something on the rug beyond repair, you can simply change it out without having to do a completely new carpeting job. Life happens unexpectedly when you have kids so anytime you can have options, its a good thing.
Cover Stains On The Floor
If you do not have time to change out your flooring but need to because of stains, you can use a large rug to do the job for you. This may be the “easy way out”, but it can save you some embarrassment until you get a chance to actually fix the problem you are covering. We all know life can get busy and it is not always cut and dry like on the soap operas.
All types of floors can get damaged with everyday life. This can be especially true if you have hardwood. Throwing down some contemporary area rugs on brazilian cherry hardwood can make a lasting impression on your guests. Maybe a red area rug on some ebony stained hickory hardwood is more your style. Any style you choose will provide the much needed cosmetic repair while adding some additional flair of color to your living or kitchen area.
Be careful with the size of rug you choose to use. A series of small rugs scattered throughout your home can look cluttered if it is overdone. Smaller floor rugs are great for entry points and in front of sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms. Use medium to large area rugs in other areas of your home to accentuate a certain theme in a room or space.
Pull Design Inspiration For A Room
If you are looking for inspiration for your room, an area rug can instantly provide that. Placing area rugs in a room can transform a space faster than any other home improvement you can do. Putting down your rug first can also help you decide which colors your want to choose for your walls, ceilings, lamp shades, picture frames, furniture upholstery, etc.
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Many designers choose the paint color for the walls and ceiling first, and then go out looking for accessories for the room. If you are going to use a floor rug in a room to begin with, try to choose an area rug that has the shapes and colors you are interested in. Lay your rug down in the room and set your furniture around or on your rug so you can get an idea of how the colors, shapes, and accents are working with your room. Take a step back and look at how the colors in the rug are coming to life. Use the color swatches you got from the paint store to help you decide on a wall and ceiling color. Attach these swatches to the wall and ceiling or you can actually paint the wall with a sample jar of paint. Always remember to allow a couple of days to go by before deciding on a paint color. The color on the wall you might see in the evening could be totally different in the morning when the sun is hitting the house at a different angle.
You can find an array of patterns to choose from, and then the decorating is simply a matter of pulling the colors and playing off the shapes. You can also opt for a shag area rugs that will set the theme for the textures in the room, or you can go with a solid color that you will feature through subtle accents elsewhere. Textures in area rugs are often overlooked and they play an important role when decorating a room or space. A shag area rug has a completely different texture than a braided area rug.
Many shag rugs can be used in modern spaces as well as vintage themed rooms which play back to that 70′s feel. If you live in or around the south, on a ranch, or in a desert type of climate, braided rugs seem to fit much better. With their added durability, braided area rugs are great for withstanding the abuse that is dished out in your dryer climates on working ranches and farms.
The beauty of it all is there is a type of floor rug to suit any home or working environment. There are countless area rugs online that can be viewed just by sitting in front of your computer. In a world filled with technology, floor rugs are still being made by hand all over the world. Countless cultures take extreme pride in making area rugs by hand that can not be duplicated by a machine.
The options are truly endless.
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