Floor design is an important element of interior design. Floors are considered as the fifth wall while decorating a room. They are the foundation of room design. Stylish flooring highlights designer furniture and matches well with attractive wall décor. As soon as you enter a room, floors draw your attention. Old wood flooring or dull looking vinyl flooring need some dazzling treatment. A beautifully designed area rug can be used to create ambiance of a room. An area rug with striking colors and bold pattern can create focal point of the room. It can also be hung on the wall as a wall décor. Area rugs can be a connecting element in a room design that harmonizes and integrates diverse elements in a room. They are cost effective means to transform dull and boring floors into a colorful and inviting space.
Area rugs are available in different styles and shapes. While designing a room, an important question is whether a rug should be purchased before selecting the furniture or the rug should be bought matching with other elements in the room. Well, the answer differs from designer to designer. The idea is to buy an area rug that is in harmony with the furnishings, accessory and wall and window treatment. A rectangular rug looks good in a living room. Shape of a rug for the dining room depends on the shape of a dining table. Rectangular rug goes well with rectangle dining table and round rug looks good with round table. For a square table unusual shaped area rug can be placed.
Area rugs are available in all price range depending upon the quality of the material. Area rugs made in natural materials are preferable. High quality wool rugs or silk rugs may be expensive, but they are good investment. Wool rugs are like good quality wood furniture. They look better over time through exposure to light and air. They develop their own patina by regular usage. You must buy the best rug you can afford. Area rugs made from jute, sisal or grass are inexpensive and also have short lifespan. It is important to see and touch the rug for its feel before buying it. Online websites are good to browse for the designs and colors, but while buying it is important to check all the features in person. Area rugs can be used with any type of flooring whether it is tiled floor, marble floor or wooden floor. Insetting of area rugs in the floors is very useful to prevent tripping over the rug corners.
Room Designs by Celia Berliner Design
Comfortable Area Rug
Area Rug Harmonious with Furnishings
Gorgeous Area Rug
Contemporary Area Rug
Colorful Area Rug
Bold Patterned Area Rug
Rectangular Area Rug
