Area
Rug 6 Ways To Use an Area Rug
Area rugs are a powerful tool to changing the look of your room
or adding the finishing touches. No matter how small your budget
is you are certain to be able to afford an area rug. They are affordable
and available and carpet dealers and department stores. The variety
is endless and you are certain to find the right area rug for the
job. Here are 6 ways to use an area rug in your home.
1. Save Carpet In Children's Room
Kids can be hard on their carpet in their rooms and carpet is so
expensive to replace. Using an area rug you can accomplish a few
things. You can save wear and tear and staining of the carpet. You
can add extra cushioning to the floor area keeping it warmer and
comfortable. And you can let the kids have some fun and participate
in decorating their room. You can even choose a theme and give their
entire room a new look.
2. Accent On Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors have made a big comeback in the past few years.
And they are beautiful! But too much can be a bit overwhelming,
and they don't retain any heat so in the cooler months you can find
your footsies getting chilly. Using an area rug in a large room
such as a living room can add a beautiful focal point to the room
and accentuate your hardwood floors even more. It will also keep
the floor warmer and cozier. Because there are so many types of
areas to choose from you won't have any problem finding one that
works. You can choose from Persian rugs, Oriental rugs, Southwestern
rugs, traditional styles or contemporary styles.
3. Focal Point
Use an area rug to create a focal point in your room. A family room,
rec room, games room, or living room are all excellent candidates
for a focal point area rug. If you have a games room a rectangular
rug beneath the pool table looks awesome. If you have a fireplace
an area rug in front of the fireplace adds elegance and luxury and
it's a comfy place to sit and enjoy the fire. Now an area rug has
another benefit. It will save wear and tear on your carpet, especially
if you place it in the high traffic areas. Choose something that
stands out from your room decor or blends in. Your choice, let your
creative juices flow.
4. Entrances
Most people think area rugs are too large for an entrance but they
are available in the smaller sizes. So whether you have a grand
entrance or a smaller entrance you should consider making a decor
statement where people enter. You could place a beautiful oval braided
rug at your entrance, or a bold rectangular rug. Make it blend or
stand out. Your choice. An area rug at your entrance also has some
function use as well. The worst thing for your carpets is oil, dirt,
and sand. Even a clean pair of shoes will track particles onto the
carpet. Using an area rug will help reduce what gets tracked because
it will act as a catcher. If you have a tiled or linoleum entrance
it will also keep it looking cleaner as the rug can pick up the
dirt or mud off of shoes and it's easily cleaner up with a vacuum.
5. Cover Worn Carpet
We'll all face worn carpets at some point and lets face it carpet
replacement is a big investment that we can't all afford. An affordable
area rug is a perfect way to give your room an entire new look and
disguise that worn rug. Most rugs wear in the middle of the room
where they get the heavier traffic and the outer foot or two often
still look relatively new. So buy a huge area rug that compliments
the carpet already on the floor leaving just the outer edge that's
less worn exposed. You'll be amazed at how different your room looks.
Area rugs are also a good way to hide a damaged or stained area
of carpet.
6. Renter Choices
If you are renting you certainly don't want to spend your money
on carpets. Whether your carpets are worn or they just don't fit
your decor you can give your apartment a facelift for a minimal
amount of money. Then when you move you can roll up your area carpet
and take it with you to your new home. There's no point in begging
the landlord to change the carpets because unless they are totally
shot chances are you won't get your wish. And even if you were willing
to change them yourself your landlord might not approve but you'll
get no arguments about putting down an area rug. In fact you don't
even need permission. You can use one or more area rugs throughout
your apartment to add your own personal touch and finish your home
decor.
Area rugs are one of the most affordable and easiest ways to give
a room a makeover or add a style or accent to a room. You can choose
from round, oval, octagon, and square area rugs. Choose Persian,
Oriental, Southwestern, Native American, Indian, Mexican, Traditional,
Contemporary, or what ever other style you want. Your choices are
truly endless.
I've listed 6 ways to use an area rug but there's many other ways
to utilize an area rug. These 6 ways should get your creativity
flowing on other ways you could use an area rug. So are you ready
to give your room a makeover?
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