| Because of the many functional benefits of area | | | | you are planning on placing it in. |
| rugs, the history of these fundamental decor | | | | For a room that already has many bold design |
| pieces dates back to the times of early human | | | | features, bright colors and complex patterns, you |
| civilization. While rugs today have certainly evolved | | | | should probably avoid choosing a rug that would |
| from their primitive counterparts, many of the | | | | compete with this busy interior. Instead, choose |
| basic functions remain the same. An area rug acts | | | | an area rug that is offered in complementary |
| as floor protection, absorbs sounds in a room, | | | | colors or perhaps even neutrals to tone down the |
| adds comfort and of course, aesthetic appeal. At | | | | setting. In the reverse situation where a room |
| their origin, area rugs were also used as | | | | needs a splash of color or interesting accessory, |
| rudimentary flooring, seating areas and alternative | | | | contemporary area rugs with bold colors and |
| bedding. | | | | striking designs would be a good choice. |
| The craft of making and purchasing rugs has also | | | | Once you have chosen the design and color of |
| progressed considerably over time. No longer | | | | your area rug, you must also assess the space |
| simply an animal skin or woven reed, many area | | | | available. Area rugs are offered in many different |
| rugs today have developed into true pieces of | | | | sizes and shapes, so you can easily find the right |
| art. Elaborate designs and colors combined with | | | | match for your interior. Round area rugs are a |
| rich materials have transformed rugs from | | | | nice addition to square rooms and under tables, |
| practical decor elements into the central design | | | | while rectangular rugs can be used to break up |
| element in a room. Today, shopping for an area | | | | large spaces. |
| rug may even seem overwhelming due to the | | | | The material of an area rug is also an important |
| large variety of choices. Here we will try and | | | | consideration. Natural fiber rugs such as sisal rugs |
| break down the decision making process into the | | | | and jute rugs are typically simple in design and |
| four basic considerations: color, size, material and | | | | offered in neutral shades. These more rustic |
| price. | | | | options look great in sunrooms and screened-in |
| When designing a room, area rugs may seem like | | | | porches. Shag rugs add texture to minimalist |
| trivial additions; however, these small pieces can | | | | modern interiors, and braided rugs portray a |
| have significant effects on the style and ambiance | | | | warm, country feel to a room. |
| of an interior. When shopping for area rugs, you | | | | As with any purchasing decision, you must |
| must decide whether you want them to act as | | | | determine a budget before shopping for an area |
| functional essentials, complimentary pieces or | | | | rug. Rugs can be pricey, but there are also many |
| central design elements. Color plays an important | | | | discount area rugs available in stores and online. |
| role when making this decision. Before researching | | | | Whatever your budget may be, any quality area |
| which type of area rug you would like to | | | | rug is a smart investment that will truly make a |
| purchase, you must first assess the interior space | | | | difference in a room. |