 Rugs are a functional part of any room. They have many tasks. Protecting or hiding flaws to the existing floor, warming up the floor, creating a look and building a decorative foundation. The choices are virtually endless when it comes to selection. If you are building from the floor up — these suggestion may help you get started on how to pick out a  new rug.
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| Decorating with Patterns Using area rugs can change the look of your room without overwhelming it. By using a patterned rug: you can add a whole new texture or color to your room. In addition, pattern rugs tend to blend in to the overall look of the room so you won’t draw attention away from the overall design like a solid colored rug would. This makes it easy to decorate from the floor up or match patterned carpet to existing upholstery and wall colors. Geometric with Floral Floral patterns provide a great contrast with geometric designs  Simple with Complete Busy intricate patterns go nicely with less complicated designs.  Small with Large Large patterns and small patterns go well together.  If you are beginning your decorating project from scratch; you can set the tone and design of the room by selecting a pattern carpet. Then find complimenting upholstery and wall colors by following the Opposites Attract guidelines. If you are redecorating, take a swatch of the most visible pattern in the room to the carpet store. Using only color as a consideration, match the swatch to samples of patterned carpet. To narrow down your alternatives, use the Opposites Attract guidelines to choose the right pattern. Then simply choose your favorite. |
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Decorating with Rugs
An area rug can pull all of the design elements of your room together. In addition to adding some wonderful color and design they also serve to keep those expensive floors safe from wear and tear.
To place a rug in a room start by choosing a rug which will allow eight inches of wood to be exposed around the rug’s perimeter.
For cozy nooks in large rooms, create small sitting areas by gathering furniture around a 4’ by 6’ or 5’ by 8’ rugs.
For a dining room rug, measure your table top; then  add four feet to the width and length to find the minimum size of your dining room rug. This extra length and width helps with pulling chairs out from under the table.
You can brighten up small areas, like your bathroom or kitchen by using smaller accent rug in bold colors.
Remember to keep your family safe by making sure that rug corners do not extend into high traffic areas and always use a rug pad to keep the rugs from sliding around on hardwood floors. the pad will also help to cut down on the wear and tear of your investment by keeping the rug in place.
 Throw pillows are a quick and inexpensive way to add new style and color to any home. They can spice up the look of any room in the house; including living rooms, family rooms and bedrooms. Have an empty corner in your room that you just don’t know what to do with? Buy overstuffed pillows of different sizes and colors and throw them down. They will fill up the empty space with a splash of color for minimal expense. Just purchase pillows in a myriad of fabrics and sizes. These can include stripes, florals or solids. These decorative pillows can add new life to an old couch or chair. Just mix contrasting patterns with your solid-covered furniture and give your room a whole new look. It also helps to arrange your new pillows in odd numbers for non-traditional look.
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