Decorate with Area Rugs
A Focal Point Of Decor

When you decorate with area rugs you have many benefits to make your home more inviting.

They add dramatic color, change the look and feel of a room, create a focal point or define a seating area beautifully.

The area rug placement in a home can move from room to room, home to home and change with the seasons.

Take into account the floor that it will go on and decorate with area rugs with colors that compliment and blends well with existing walls, window coverings, furniture and other design elements.

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• Bamboo area rugs can be used quite successfully this way because they compliment tile, wood and wall to wall carpeting beautifully.
• We all have color combinations that we enjoy. Use area rugs in light shades for an open, spacious look. In high traffic areas consider darker colors, to lend a cozy ambiance.
• Choose a subtle neutral tone with a delicately patterned design or a symmetrical motif if you have a lot of things going on in the room already. Compliment the room without taking away the existing artistry. Don't think so much about matching but to blend.
• On the other hand in a room where the colors are soft and neutral, you can add a splash of color and interest and decorate with area rugs in bright and dramatic designs.
• Enhance the color schemes that already exist in the rooms by selecting area rugs that repeat the dominant or accent colors.
• If you are starting with the rug for your color scheme, your choices are huge.
• Wool area rugs are extremely durable and easily maintained.
• Use more than one rug in the same area as long as the colors coordinate.

Another factor in setting the tone of a room is the usage of patterns.

• Patterns can be mixed but be sure to coordinate the colors. As with color, remember to consider impact of the pattern with regard to size.
• A complex pattern can invigorate a room with an otherwise simple decor, and a subdued pattern, or none at all can tone down an elaborate decorative scheme.

(These incredible works of art can be used as decorative wall hangings too!)

• The amount of traffic should be a consideration when selecting a decorative area rug. If you have children and/or pets the use of intricate dark patterns will not show the wear as much or as quickly as it will with light colors.
• Rugs in the lighter colors will visually increase the size of a room, while the darker tones create a warmer and intimate feel.
• Learn to remove stains from your carpet with this handy area rug information guide.

For an in depth review about these beautiful rugs, visit Oriental Rugs and Carpets Guide, The Collector's Recommendations for Identifying, Evaluating and Selecting New and Antique Oriental Rugs and Carpets

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