วันศุกร์ที่ 27 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

Choosing the Perfect Area Rug

Congratulations! You have made the first big step in transforming your décor by using an area rug. Now, there are several things you need to take into consideration before making your purchase. Here are a few ideas for you to remember in order to make the perfect choice.
First of all, take your time. Your area rug will last for years with proper care and normal use, so keep this in mind when you make your choice. Use your imagination and try to visualize how your room will look. Having a good idea in your mind's eye will help once you are facing a sea of beautiful rugs.
When you are looking at area rugs, do not let your budget get in your way. This is an investment and only if the one you choose is absolutely unaffordable; keep looking. There is such a huge selection of area rugs, you will surely find one that looks good and also fits your budget. Narrow your selection down to your most favorite before worrying about the cost.
Decide on the size that best suits your room. Will you be using more than one area rug in a large room or is your room small and cozy. If you are decorating a bedroom it is better to use a couple smaller area rugs than one huge one that will have a huge area hidden under the bed. The area under the bed is always dark and could in time attract moths.
If you are placing your rug to anchor furniture groupings, the furniture should be set on the rug or its border. If the room is big enough, leave at least a foot of space all around the perimeter. Do not put just one piece of furniture on the rug or it will look like an afterthought rather than the glue that unites your arrangements.
Give careful thought to the purpose of your area rug. Colors that are dark and rich in tone will bring warmth and a cozy feeling to your room. Colors that are bright and light with large or simple patterns will give your room a feeling of being larger and spacious.
If your purpose is to highlight the floor or conversely to draw attention away from the floor; this needs to be considered in your choice. To highlight the floor you need to choose an area rug that is perhaps a solid color and must be tone on tone so it blends with the floor. This will bring out the character of the flooring.
When your objective is to draw attention away from the floor, choose an area rug that has vibrant color and pronounced design that is overall. Using this kind of color and pattern will make this the focal point of the room drawing the viewer's attention directly to it. If the furniture surrounding the rug has a muted pattern or a plain neutral color this will be even a stronger focal point.
Now you have some ideas to keep in mind when choosing your new area rug. This is something you can take with you if the time comes to move, so take your time and choose wisely. Once you have it in place, watch the magic happen.
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