While arguably the
oldest type of floor covering, area rugs are always
fresh and new. Today, area rugs are as much about
style, art and fashion as they are about protecting
our floors. An area rugs provides “eye relief”,
offering interesting colors and textures, creating
special-use spaces like conversation areas and
breaking up large expanses.
In essance, the
true function of an area rug is fashion. The rugs
are colorful and generally patterned to be
intriguing. Area rugs will break up an expanse of
flooring like hardwood, tile, laminate and vinyl.
Interior designers like top use area rugs as the
main focal point or to make a personal fashion
statement, even over wall-to-wall carpet.
A useful tip to
consider when decorating is to think of your room in
layers. For example, the floor may be hardwood or
carpet, with an area rug adding another layer and
the furniture layered over that. The rug will
provide additional color and depth, especially if
the dominate rug color is repeated throughout the
room. Each element in the room contributes its own
hues to the overall color theme, as well as adding
contrasting touches.
