• Woven Into Your Home – Decorating With Area Rugs
  • You can try to make your living space as warm as possible by throwing as many logs into the fire as it can hold but if there’s one thing that can make your beautiful home seem much warmer; it’s colorful area rugs. Your home will be warmer, not just because the rugs keep your feet off the cold floor but also because area rugs add a sense of warmth and coziness to any living space. From old cabins in the woods to super contemporary town homes, area rugs add atmosphere and texture.
  • Area rugs come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, weaves, materials, patterns, and prices. When looking for an area rug that fits your style and home, you will need to decide on what area you are looking to fill and what type of area rug you would like (woven or braided) as well as the patterns and the colors you would like.
  • Area rugs come in long and narrow for hallways, wide and long for large living spaces and many other sizes and dimensions. If you are looking to buy an area rug for your dining room, it is important to take note of the size and shape of your dining room table. If your table is long and rectangular, you will want to find an oblong area rug that is larger than the table. An oblong area rug under a rectangular dining room table will keep the room from looking too stale. Choosing an area rug larger than your table will keep the rug from looking ridiculous as it hides under the table.
  • Since area rugs come in thousands of different colors, styles and patterns, you are going to have a swell time trying to find one that will match the décor of your home. It’s best to choose an area rug that will enhance rather than detract from the space you are trying to decorate. If your living room is decorated in an oriental motif with deep, rich red and gold, it wouldn’t be a good idea to purchase an area rug in bright pinks and yellows.
  • Area rugs are a brilliant addition to any home. Not only do they add color and warmth, but they are easy to clean and they can go with you when you move. If your area rug needs a bit of deep cleaning, you can either send the carpet out for cleaning or have someone come to your home to do it. If you would rather clean your area rug yourself, there are dozens of easy to use steam vacuums that can clean your area rug in a jiffy. If your family moves to a new location, your area rug can be rolled up and moved with you, which is something you cannot do with a carpet.
  • Area rugs add a whole new dimension to home decorating. Once you have picked out your furniture and decided on wall color, you can have a lot of fun shopping for the perfect area rug.
  • Give your room an instant face lift; buy area rugs to give your room new appeal.
  • Woven Into Your Home – Decorating With Area Rugs
    By Fran Sloan