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.

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.