Sunday, October 30, 2011

Area Rugs - Home Flooring Tips

By Joe Maldonado


Most people often overlook flooring while decorating their homes. However, the truth is that floor plays a significant role in home decoration and it also helps in healthy lifestyle. It is therefore, important to invest in home improvement. However, if you do not have the finance or time to invest in construction, you can always use rugs as an alternative.

The market is flooded with different types of rugs. You can always find some which will fit your requirements. Most of the rugs are made of traditional material but they incorporate contemporary designs so that the rugs can nicely blend with the aesthetics of the modern household. These rugs not only give a bold touch but also, they create a statement which leave the visitors with awe. The designs are really subtle enough to ensure that they do not take over the rooms where they are installed. They are also available in quieter color schemes so that they do not overshadow the other objects present in the room. For those who want a nice contrast which can grad attention, there are bold and warm colors which become the central attraction of the rooms where they are placed.

Just in case you are looking for something exotic and unique, the Oriental and the Persian rugs will do the trick. Those which are hand crafted will ensure that the design is exclusive and that the design remains the most attractive part of the entire room. These rugs are available in different sizes. If you can afford, you can get an area rug which will give an antique look to your room which can blend nicely with the modern furniture and objects. The major concern with the Oriental and Persian rugs is that they require proper care in order to avoid wear and tear and since they are precious belonging, maintenance will not be an easy job. There are however other alternatives which can be used. Here are some flooring tips using rugs that might help you:

- Determine the traffic in a given room. The greater the traffic, the higher will be the wear and tear of the rug used. It is because of this reason, you must always consider using some rug which are durable and can be easily cleaned for maintenance.

- Measure the room as well as the distance between the floor and the bottom of the door. This will give you the fair idea of the thickness of the rug.

- Color combination is very important. Make sure that the color of the rug that you are buying complements the color of the other objects in the room.

- Design is again a very important thing. The design needs to blend well with the contemporary objects present in your house. If they differ dramatically, rug will look odd in its place. However, a highly contrasting design can be used to make a bold statement but the design needs to be carefully selected. If you are not comfortable in selecting the design and color, you can always use help from an interior decorator.




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