Quickly Decorate With Area Rugs

Next to a fresh coat of paint, one of the easiest ways to liven up your room decor is to bring in a new area rug. But how do you choose the right rug and use it to best advantage? Consider the following guidelines.

First, make yourself a budget. There are a lot of factors that play into your budget. If you like to change the look in your room on a regular basis then you don’t want to spend as much money on the rug but if you want your area rug to become your family heirloom then you want one that will last for a long time so spend a little more money on it.

What size is right for the room? Experts suggest leaving anywhere from 18 inches to three feet of space between the rug and the wall in most rooms, to allow doors to open easily. However, if the rug is intended for a dining room, then take the measurements of the dining table and add four feet on all sides. The larger size will enable chairs to move out without leaving the rug.

Patterns and colors are important as well when you are choosing an area rug. The pattern should already be in the room but if not, choose a solid pattern. If you want to add pizzazz to the room get a rug that has a dominant pattern. The color should be basic; the lighter color will make a room look and feel larger while the dark colors will make the room feel and look smaller. You will need to take some samples from the upholstery or drapery that you already have in the room to help you match the right color to the rug.

Will the rug be a focal point? If the rug should be a focal point you need to make the center design bold like a medallion. If it is not going to be a focal point then make it a simple pattern that will blend in with everything. Harmony is a great point to make with an area rug that is not a focal point. The rug should have a different shape and size to make it pleasing to the eyes. Also you will need a rug liner to keep the rug from slipping or moving.

Now think about how the rug is to be used. Rugs are so versatile they can perform many functions in home decor.

* Define separate areas, such as a dining room, living room or foyer, with an area rug. * Use a rug to define the room’s color scheme, such as a rug with bold splashes of black and red in a room done in Contemporary style. * Consider using smaller rugs as wall hangings to give the decor texture and visual interest. * If the walls and upholstery are done in neutrals, a rug of a strong color will wake up the room wonderfully. Likewise, a rug in a neutral color or subtle pattern can give balance to a room that’s already busy with many patterns and colors. * Choose the shape of your rug according to how you group your furniture. Not everything has to be formally centered on a rectangular rug; that’s merely a Traditional style. Instead choose an oval, a round or even an irregular shape to highlight the geometry of the furniture setting.

There are so many choices to make when it comes to an area rug for your home. You will love the large selection that is available.

Decorating with area rugs is easy when you use the right rugs. These orange rugs work well with all decors.