Give Your Home a Well-Deserved Face Lift With Round Rugs
What does home mean to you? Does it signify security, contentment, or perhaps relaxation and comfort? Your home environment is an extension of you and your family’s unique personality. You can do what you please in your own home, without fear of rejection or judgment from outsiders. You can have a garden, or even paint the walls fuchsia, if that’s your thing. The fact that you can decorate your own space can be a great feeling of accomplishment.
Sometimes something as simple as a splash of color on a round rug can change the look and feel to an otherwise “tired” room. Round rugs are so versatile and can be utilized in a plethora of decorating situations. They can be used to warm up the room, or to brighten it up. Round outdoor rugs are also gaining popularity for people to rest their feet on while entertaining on their decks and patios; basically anywhere people gather together for fun.
Your tile and hardwood floors can be an expensive investment, and this is another reason people love to use round rugs, shag rugs, braided rugs, etc. Even if you have carpeting they are a great way to protect your carpet on those high-traffic areas. If your carpet isn't quite as new as it once was, or is stained, faded, frayed or torn, round rugs can be a creative way in which to conceal these unsightly areas of the room, and give it a makeover.
A huge colorful area rug can be the first thing that people zero in on as they enter the home. Just the right splash of color from your round rug can pull in that small, understated threading in a sofa or wall hanging that you might want to emphasize. Round rugs can be an awesome way to make a statement of beauty and artistry, no matter where you decide to place it. Area rugs are the best way to update and revitalize an otherwise drab space into something bursting of vitality, personality and distinction. They can breathe new life into it, and allow you to be unique and re-invent the room, without spending extra money on renovating.
An elegant Persian rug or Oriental rug on a beautiful wooden floor and can be used as the central focal point in the dining or living room, inviting comfort and relaxation for family and guests. Hate to get rid of that old table that Aunt Dorothy gave you? Dress up that much-loved coffee or dining table by placing an eye-catching braided rug underneath it. They create beauty and style to any atmosphere. Wall-to-wall, or area rugs can re-vamp it into a whole new living space.
Rugs can be great in playrooms and kid’s bedrooms. They come in all both functional and whimsical patterns of fun. They can reflect a child’s personality and their favorite sport, cartoons and hobbies. You can coordinate a beautiful dark shag rug decoration of stars with wallpaper, wall and ceiling art. Some even hang a matching round rug on the wall to tie the theme together. Your small child or teen will be proud to invite friends over and be ever so much more comfortable and relaxed while doing homework or studying. Also, good to remember is they can be changed out as often as your child grows and matures. Perhaps they can also change them out with the seasons.
Sometimes people forget spaces like the bathrooms, foyers and landings. House guests will feel instantly warmed and welcomed with a luxurious wool rug in the hallway, or an elegant, braided rug in the bathroom. Energize and cast out impurities with a soft, fragrant matching candle and wall art. Perhaps most of the home is quiet and understated, but you would like a funky, chic round shag rug to show off your creative side. Bring zest and life to it with a new bath rug! Your imagination is your greatest asset, so live your dream! Colors are our friends. Don’t be afraid to create your own personal look.
Is that office in your home occupied by a music lover? Harmonize it by striking just the right chord with bass and treble clefs, along with their favorite artists on the floors and walls. Maybe capture a little nature with exotic rugs and animal prints. Go wild and experiment by trying out different colors, styles and themes.
Round rugs are no longer just for the family to wipe their feet on, but a wool rug is still necessary for any exterior entrance way. And don’t neglect the kitchen. Wool and braided rugs are also vital to have underfoot, especially at the stove, sink and breakfast nook. Whatever type of exotic, eclectic accent kitchen rug you choose will undoubtedly spice it up.
Besides the bathroom, the most intimate room in the house is your very personal space, the bedroom. You must be comfortable in it. This is the place where you sleep, dream, and make memories. It is the most important room in the home. If you really want a more “feminine” or romantic feel to it, try several small, round rugs of soft pastels and muted colors, blended to match with two similar shades of peach or moss-green sheer drapes. They will not only add a mellow feel to the room, but cast delicious shadows onto your skin. The same can be done for a combination with your hubby in mind. Simply choose small rugs of gray, smoky colors, with dusky pink embossed hues and fringes.
There are a multitude of rugs and carpets to add ambiance to your home, and they are much in demand. They are so cost-effective because, unlike carpeting, they can be replaced according to your mood, or with the changing seasons. In addition, if you relocate they are easily taken with you, ready to take on your next decorating creation.
Tips:
Rugs can truly be a warm, welcoming work of art. If you wish them to be the focus of the room, consider one that has a medallion or a bright pattern that will capture the colors of other furnishings. Go with something less dramatic if other furnishings or walls are very busy and ornate. Lighter colors will make the room appear more invigorated and spacious; a darker rug creates ambiance, warmth and elegance.