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I assume that you buy an area rug because you have every intention of using it. You already know where to put it and what it is for. It may be for decorative reasons or for practical purposes.
Deciding on an area rug to use is about the room or space. You sure won’t be wearing it, so it’s a definite fact that it will be for a place in your house. However, simply picking out a rug doesn’t not only concern the room but also includes the personal choice of the person who is deciding. Let’s start with the focal point usefulness of a rug.
When we speak of focal point, this is the decor that attracts attention at first glance. This is the diva of the room decorations. To be an effective focal point, the area rug must have a striking quality, something that will stand out among the crowd of other furnishings.
Second, area rugs can be accessories. They may not be the center of attention but they play a major part in making the central piece the star. Rugs are mostly in neutral colors and in more delicate designs.
The last one is for practical reasons. These are the most helpful, generous, kind-hearted of all rugs. A rug used for this purpose is placed in areas where it is most needed. For example, to cover a spot, disguise a stain or unpleasant tint, or to make a dark room look brighter.
Is that all there is to it? No, not quite. In addition to the uses of the various rugs, one question that is often asked is “What size does it need to be?”
A rug’s size will depend both on the space and its role. Take for instance a rug on the foyer. It can be a focal point if garbed in colorful hues. Who could miss a happy-looking floor greeting you on your way inside the house? As an accessory, the rug should be subtle or perhaps smaller in size. For help reasons, which I guess is the main point why the rug is on the foyer in the first place, take more consideration on the actual space you’re planning to put the rug on. Gauge if there’s a need for an exact size or some more adjustments.
What if you’re thinking about having two rugs in the same room? Go right on ahead, honey. Having multiple rugs is not a problem, as long as you consider the sizes. A reminder: use area rugs with different sizes, because same-sized ones can make the room look divided, like you have territorial issues or something. While different sizes can actually create some balance. The yin and the yang.
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