Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Which Rugs are the Best for Office Space



More and more often, we are finding that we are turning to our offices and homes like they are truly havens.  Area rugs can be an amazing addition to any room regardless if it is in your home, your office or even your home office.  They can transform any room from traditional to modern and everything in between.  This is even more true if you choose natural fiber rugs such as sea grass, jute or sisal.  You can always combine custom rugs and area rugs in order to elevate and even customize how any room or space looks.  Here are just a few things that might inspire you.

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If you happen to have a small vintage rug or even an Oriental rug think about layering it on top of a rug that is made from natural fibers.  This will give your home, office or home office an instant additional dimension.

You can also achieve a sense of modern simplicity when you choose rugs that are made from natural fibers such as jute.  These rugs are available in monochromatic colors such as beige, cream or white and they will give your office space an effect of timelessness.  This look can truly exude a casual type of elegance.  Add some white slip covers or a great chandelier and you will have the ideal accessories to achieve an office that has a simplistic modern style with a twist.

There is a reverence to having the simple pleasures of living both beautifully and well regardless of whether we are in our work spaces or at home.  When we pay more attention to the little finishing touches and add area rugs that have been selected to transform our spaces into something that is more truly our own, we give ourselves the space and freedom to become truly happy. 

Think about it.  Most offices are utilitarian, right?  What if you were to bring a few decorations for your walls and desk?  You might achieve making the walls and desk look a bit different but what about the rest of the space?  If you want to make the space truly your own, you need to start from the ground up.  The simplest way to do that is with area rugs.  They don’t have to be fancy Oriental rugs or anything like that.  Choose something that is understated, yet will give your office a completely different look and feel to it when compared to the other offices in your building.  

Any natural area rug can help you achieve this.  With all of the different colors, textures, sizes, styles, patterns and shapes to choose from, you can truly put your stamp on your office.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Stylish Ways to Decorate with Area Rugs



A natural area rug can work wonders when it comes to improving the look of a space.  That being said, some ways that you can decorate using these rugs are better than others. 

The flooring in a home is an essential part of interior design and what you have on your floors can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of a room.  Think about using a natural area rug if you want a way that you can change the look of a room quickly and easily even if you are on a budget.  It is also a quick way to fix problems or blemishes that you might have in your existing flooring and/or carpeting.  As more and more homes are moving to hard flooring, natural area rugs are becoming more and more popular.

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A natural area rug is also a great way to warm up a room.  They can even be used as the focal point in a space.  They are great for adding a bit of color and they can even define the seating arrangements…creating a virtual island in the center of a room in order to make it appear more inviting and intimate.  Area rugs are also easy to change out if you want to change the look of your home seasonally.

All of that being said, here are some things to consider in regards to decorating with area rugs.
·         What will the rug be used for?  Will it offer protection for your hardwood floors?  Will it define the space in a particular room?  Will you use it to warm up or soften the looks of a room?
·         How will the rug be integrated with the décor that is already in the room?  You wouldn’t want to put a rug that has a busy pattern in a room that is already decorated with patterns – such as wallpaper or the fabric of a sofa.  Look for a rug that has colors that will blend in with the other colors in that room…not match them but blend.

·         Using more than a single rug in an area is great too.  Just make sure that the colors will coordinate while the sizes and even shapes of the rugs are different.

·         One drawback to area rugs is that they can slide or creep around on a hard, slick floor.  This can be taken care of though by putting the rug on top of a rugpad.  There are also other benefits to pads.  They can protect both the floor and the rug while also absorbing noise and making the rug easier to vacuum.

·         For ease of maintenance, durability and versatility, consider choosing a natural fiber.  Wool is soft and durable while being great looking but avoid this option if you suffer from allergies.  Just is the softest choice, but don’t place it in direct sunlight if you don’t want it to fade.  Sisal area rugs are strong, durable and resistant to fading.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Why You Should Use Rugs



Many people are moving to hard flooring these days and so the popularity of area rugs is increasing.  If you happen to be considering buying a natural area rug for your home or apartment, it is easy to think that a rug is simply a piece of décor.  However, there are actually quite a few reasons for adding an area rug to your space.  It is important to consider these things while you are furnishing your space.
Natural Area Rugs

Top Reasons for Buying a Natural Area Rug

1.       To enhance the décor.  As already mentioned, people tend to think of area rugs as a method of enhancing the décor in a room.  Since you can get a natural area rug in a variety of materials, sizes, shapes and colors, this is a good idea.  Area rugs that are brightly colored or whimsical can make bold statements while a rug that has a traditional patter or a neutral color can complement the other furnishing in the room.  You can also add contrast by placing a light rug on a dark floor and vice versa.

2.       Be safe.  Rugs can actually help you lower the risk of being injured from slipping on a hard, smooth surface.  If there is a long hallway in your apartment or if you have small children, adding a sisal or just runner can help to protect people from being injured there.  Also, if you happen to notice specific areas of your floor that are rather slick, placing a rug there can take care of the issue.  Make sure that you place rug pads underneath them so that the rugs themselves don’t slip.

3.       Camouflage.  Unsightly stains or imperfections in your flooring can be a good reason to get a natural area rug to cover it.  If there is a part of your flooring that is damaged, make sure that before you just cover it up and ignore it, you fix it to avoid any sort of accident. 

4.       Reduce echoes.  If you notice that there is a slight echo in your home, then it is too empty.  Items such as rugs, window treatments and furniture will absorb those sounds.  While you may be on a budget that precludes getting new furniture at the moment, natural area rugs can fit quite nicely in a budget and help get rid of that echo.

5.       Comfort.  If you enjoy going barefoot, adding area rugs to the bare floors can make the experience more comfortable while also giving warmth on those cold winter nights.

All of these are reasons why you should use rugs but this list by far does not cover all of the reasons to use them.  What reasons can you think of?