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6 Ways To Use Contemporary Area Rugs In Your Home Decor
Whether you are in a brand new home or one that's had some
years providing a cozy environment. If you are looking to change
the look of a room, add a focal point, or update it contemporary
area rugs can do the job. Here are 6 ways to use contemporary
area rugs in your home decor.
1. Focal Point
If your room feels drab or dreary you can use a contemporary
area rug to create a focal point and bring your room to life.
The rug itself becomes the focal point in the room so it should
jump out and bring attention to it. Choose something to accent
your room colors or go all out and change your entire color
scheme. It won't cost you a lot more. Just choose window
coverings and pillows that compliment the colors in your new
area rug. Be sure to stick to contemporary styles with your
pillows and window coverings.
2. Furnishing Focal
If you have a piece of furniture you want to create as a focal
point you can use a contemporary area rug. Perhaps you have a
dining room table, a baby grand piano, or another piece of
furniture you want to accent. By placing the appropriate size,
shape, and color area rug under it your eye will be drawn to the
area.
3. Jazz It Up
Kids can be tough on carpets. Between spills and stains from
crayons and play doe you can spend a great deal of time staying
on top of it all. Why not kill two birds with one stone. Jazz up
the kid's room while at the same time protecting the original
carpets. Older kids love to get involved in decorating their
rooms so sit down with them and plan out a theme. Maybe they
have a favorite cartoon or character, maybe they love the color
yellow. It doesn't matter! It's a great way to get your
children's creative juices flowing. Jazz up there room with a
contemporary area carpet and no one will even notice the scuffed
walls or piles of toys.
This is also an excellent way to give a family room or rec room
an entire new look. Add some color and pizzazz and let the room
speak out. Choose from round, square, oval, rectangular, or
octagon rugs in a variety of sizes.
4. Change The Mood
If you are trying to turn it down a notch and create a peaceful
or romantic
atmosphere try using a contemporary area rug that
has muted and rich tones. Make sure it compliments the original
rug. Area rugs are available in fairly large sizes so if you can
even cover up most of the floor space leaving only a one or two
foot edging around the outside.
If you want to create a casual and fun atmosphere than choose a
fun rug. Looking for a formal serious mood try choosing an area
rug in muted neutral tones.
5. Protect The Flooring
Contemporary area rugs do a great job of protecting the
flooring underneath and they are very popular with hardwood
floors. They not only protect the floor, they add warmth to the
floor, and change the look of the room.
6. Break Up A Room
Whether you have a large room that need the floor space broken
up or you are trying to create a divider, you can use an area
rug. Hardwood floor is beautiful but if your room is large it
can be a bit mundane. Adding a center area rug will give the
room new dynamics. You can still enjoy the hardwood floor and it
will look even richer.
If you have a large room that you want to create a divide but
with no wall, you can use a contemporary area rug to accomplish
this. Place an area rug that accents the room on one side of the
divider area, then choose two large vases with huge silk flower
bouquets to set on the edge. This will create a definitive
division to which the eye is drawn and the rug will be the main
attraction.
There are so many ways to use contemporary area rugs to change
the look or feel of a room. These 6 ways to use contemporary
area rugs in your home decor are only a start to an endless
choice of possibilities.
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John Murray makes it easy to go through the carpet buying
process and provides tips to keep your carpet lasting long. To
learn more and receive your free mini-course visit the carpet
rugs website
About the author:
John Murray is an award winning interior designer, self taught
know-it-all and author. He makes the carpet buying process
simple and provides all the tricks and tips to keep your carpets
lasting longer, quickly & easily.
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