An Area Rug Should Be the Soul of Your Room!

A rug may be considered an accessory, but it can be the foundation of a gorgeous space. Designers often suggest getting the rug first. Often, rugs are the more limiting piece when it comes to pattern, color and what fits into your budget, so you may want to start with the rug design and move on to the fabrics and paint from there. An area rug should be the soul of your room and the color scheme, furniture placement and accessories should all connect back to it.

Children and pets will certainly bring quick wear and tear to an area rug, so keep this in mind when deciding what colors and particularly what fabric to use. The number one rule of decorating with area rugs is to purchase the rug with your lifestyle in mind. If you have pets and young kids, be sure to use wool rugs that can clean easily and have some pattern to hide the inevitable signs of life — stains, shedding, hair and spills.

Make the size of the area rug slightly smaller than the area covered by the furniture. It should be large enough to anchor and support the gathering space, yet it should free enough flooring around for the circulation flow. The size of the area rug depends on the furniture layout. 

Be daring and break out of your decorating comfort zone. Designers say a good rug can anchor the entire composition of a room. An area rug can either bring something unexpected or add a jolt of color. Don't be afraid to use a bold color or rich pattern. Against white walls or floors, a zebra-inspired rug or bold pattern rug adds a shock of color and becomes the room's focal point.

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If Something Seems to be Missing in an Otherwise Well-Decorated Room, An Area Rug Could be Your Solution

If something seems to be missing in an otherwise well-decorated room, chances are an area rug will be your solution. If an area rug is on your wish list, don't be afraid to spend a little extra to get exactly what you want. Rugs are a wise investment, providing years of service and pleasure.

All area rugs can be applied over any type of floor covering. If you're building or remodeling, consider insetting the rug in the tile, marble or wood floor so you have a flush floor throughout, with no fear of tripping over the rug corners.

There's good reason area rugs should carpet a room. They're practical, providing cushion, comfort and warmth over a concrete, tile or wood floor. But they also provide artistic value to a room's design. Considered artwork for the floor, which acts as the frame, size does matter — and it's often a big concern for the homeowner unsure of how to create that well-balanced space.

So designers say start with the area rug first. From its design, you can choose colors to paint your walls and find throw pillows and paintings to complete the decor. Just make sure to follow this rule of thumb: The area rug should be a minimum of six inches and no more than two feet away from the wall. When you take into consideration the different uses, shapes and design preferences, however, other factors weigh in as well.

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Be daring and break out of your decorating comfort zone

A rug may be considered an accessory, but it can be the foundation of a gorgeous space. Designers often suggest getting the rug first. Often, rugs are the more limiting piece when it comes to pattern, color and what fits into your budget, so you may want to start with the rug design and move on to the fabrics and paint from there. An area rug should be the soul of your room and the color scheme, furniture placement and accessories should all connect back to it.

Children and pets will certainly bring quick wear and tear to an area rug, so keep this in mind when deciding what colors and particularly what fabric to use. The number one rule of decorating with area rugs is to purchase the rug with your lifestyle in mind. If you have pets and young kids, be sure to use wool rugs that can clean easily and have some pattern to hide the inevitable signs of life — stains, shedding, hair and spills.

Make the size of the area rug slightly smaller than the area covered by the furniture. It should be large enough to anchor and support the gathering space, yet it should free enough flooring around for the circulation flow. The size of the area rug depends on the furniture layout.

Be daring and break out of your decorating comfort zone. Designers say a good rug can anchor the entire composition of a room. An area rug can either bring something unexpected or add a jolt of color. Don't be afraid to use a bold color or rich pattern. Against white walls or floors, a zebra-inspired rug or bold pattern rug adds a shock of color and becomes the room's focal point.

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Welcome to Custom Made Carpets

In the same way that a bright or subtle scarf can accent your wardrobe, custom area rugs are the accessories of floor coverings. They can add a fashion touch, help pull together a room’s furnishings, decrease the noise and wear and tear from foot traffic. Custom rugs are offered in every imaginable color, size, and pattern with a wide range of prices. They also introduce warmth and softness to rooms with such hard surfaces as stone or porcelain tile or hardwood.