subject: Rug Decorating Tips [print this page] Area rugs are a great design technique which may be misinterpreted when styling a room's decor. Area rugs are always a great addition and will give your home that cozy feel for visitors.
Here are a few ideas on how to choose the right area rug for your room decor.
If you are someone who has wooden floors throughout the house and you've had enough but you don't want to lay carpet, try an area rug. You don't want to purchase one which covers the entire area but at least most of the middle of the floor to give it a warmer yet newer look! Keep about 8-10 inches of wood showing around the entire carpet so you get that great wood flooring yet visible but not so much as before.
Using a great pattern or an area rug with a punch of color will brighten a room's appearance instantly. Always use a slip free padding underneath the area rug so it doesn't slip if layered on a wooden floor. They do have a tendency to slide if nothing is underneath the area rug for it to grip onto.
Whenever you put a pattern into a room, it adds, texture and color to your room without being overwhelming. Patterns tend to have a chameleon effect, meaning they blend with other colors in the room. This allows it to be easy to decorate from the floor to the ceiling. You can match your patterned rug to the existing wall colors and upholstery. Floral patterns provide a pleasing contrast with various geometric designs while busy intricate patterns also pair lovely with less complicated designs.
If you have decided to start your project from scratch make sure that you set the tone and the design of your room by selecting the patterned rug that you want to use. Next, find complimenting upholsteries along with wall colors. Remember often times opposites attract. If you are redecorating your room or your entire home, try to take a sample of your upholstery to the carpet store. Use color as your consideration and match it to the samples of the patterned rugs.
Area rugs are a great focal point as well as advantage of prolonging the life on the floor beneath. Make sure to use a durable fabric when choosing area rugs for busy rooms. Wool and other thicker materials will prolong the life experience with the area rug rather than having to replace them every few months.
