Area Rugs: Staple Decorative Items For Big Homes

Modern California homes are indicative of sprawling lawns and spacious interiors usually seen in the homes of the rich and the famous. Walk-in closets, jacuzzis, grand foyer and a picturesque garden are essentials of a California mansion.

The biggest challenge associated with acquiring a home of this size is decorating it effectively. Rooms need not be stuffed with furniture. The arrangement of the furniture within the space provided is the key to aesthetic impact. The old adage “less is more” is a good principle around which to plan your decor.

Let’s start with the kitchen. Plenty of cupboard space means the usual kitchen clutter of toasters, coffee makers, bread boards, and can openers can be easily put out of sight when not in use. Built in refrigerators, microwaves and ovens add to the pleasing sense of good order. Avoid glass or frosted glass paneling in cupboard doors unless you intend to maintain immaculate order within those cupboards. Glass panes can help you easily locate plates, glasses and mugs but these, unless perfectly matched, do not add ornamentation and are best left concealed behind closed doors when not in use.

Most homes boast of more bathrooms than bedrooms, considering the need for a guest bathroom and powder room for different receiving rooms. Stock up on beauty and hygiene essentials for your guests’ use.

For many big houses, there are formal and informal dining areas. The latter being commonly adjacent to the kitchen or sometimes in the kitchen itself. The formal dining room is ideal for special occasions and gatherings where the size and the furnishings can accommodate a group of guests. Area rugs suited for the huge size of the room and the sophisticated furniture will enhance the room’s appeal even more. Rugs will also protect the floor from the coming and going of people from your frequent dinner parties.

Dining rooms can also be set aside exclusively for entertainment purposes. Breakfast nooks kitty corner to kitchen spaces are standard issue and often serve throughout the day for family meals. High quality furniture chosen for your dining room is used to best advantage for large family get-togethers and formal dinners. Highly polished parquet floor should be protected with an elegant, tightly woven, easily maintained area rug beneath the dining table. Area rugs also add another touch of elegance and color to any dining space.

Bedrooms are the domain of the inhabitants. Children can be given free rein to create their own decor as a reflection of their personalities (and often do irregardless). Wall to wall carpeting is the standard choice but smaller area rugs can be used on top to add interest. Small rugs also work well to break up a child’s room into specific areas. Fore example, one area is for sleeping while another area is for studying or playing. Recreation rooms should have a highly durable indoor-outdoor type area rug beneath billiard tables or between sofa and entertainment center.

The entire house, no matter how big, can still look homely with the right choice of furnishings and decors. Don’t miss out on adorning your living spaces with area rugs. Include the foyer, patio and balcony in your decorating project. A simple addition of area rugs can enormously improve these areas.

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