| Area rugs are a powerful tool to changing the | | | | The worst thing for your carpets is oil, dirt, and |
| look of your room or adding the finishing touches. | | | | sand. Even a clean pair of shoes will track particles |
| No matter how small your budget is you are | | | | onto the carpet. Using an area rug will help reduce |
| certain to be able to afford an area rug. They are | | | | what gets tracked because it will act as a catcher. |
| affordable and available and carpet dealers and | | | | If you have a tiled or linoleum entrance it will also |
| department stores. The variety is endless and | | | | keep it looking cleaner as the rug can pick up the |
| you are certain to find the right area rug for the | | | | dirt or mud off of shoes and it's easily cleaner up |
| job. Here are 6 ways to use an area rug in your | | | | with a vacuum.5. Cover Worn CarpetWe'll all face |
| home.1. Save Carpet In Children's RoomKids can | | | | worn carpets at some point and lets face it |
| be hard on their carpet in their rooms and carpet | | | | carpet replacement is a big investment that we |
| is so expensive to replace. Using an area rug you | | | | can't all afford. An affordable area rug is a perfect |
| can accomplish a few things. You can save wear | | | | way to give your room an entire new look and |
| and tear and staining of the carpet. You can add | | | | disguise that worn rug. Most rugs wear in the |
| extra cushioning to the floor area keeping it | | | | middle of the room where they get the heavier |
| warmer and comfortable. And you can let the | | | | traffic and the outer foot or two often still look |
| kids have some fun and participate in decorating | | | | relatively new. So buy a huge area rug that |
| their room. You can even choose a theme and | | | | compliments the carpet already on the floor |
| give their entire room a new look.2. Accent On | | | | leaving just the outer edge that's less worn |
| Hardwood FloorsHardwood floors have made a | | | | exposed. You'll be amazed at how different your |
| big comeback in the past few years. And they | | | | room looks. Area rugs are also a good way to |
| are beautiful! But too much can be a bit | | | | hide a damaged or stained area of carpet.6. |
| overwhelming, and they don't retain any heat so | | | | Renter ChoicesIf you are renting you certainly |
| in the cooler months you can find your footsies | | | | don't want to spend your money on carpets. |
| getting chilly. Using an area rug in a large room | | | | Whether your carpets are worn or they just |
| such as a living room can add a beautiful focal | | | | don't fit your decor you can give your apartment |
| point to the room and accentuate your hardwood | | | | a facelift for a minimal amount of money. Then |
| floors even more. It will also keep the floor | | | | when you move you can roll up your area carpet |
| warmer and cozier. Because there are so many | | | | and take it with you to your new home. There's |
| types of areas to choose from you won't have | | | | no point in begging the landlord to change the |
| any problem finding one that works. You can | | | | carpets because unless they are totally shot |
| choose from Persian rugs, Oriental rugs, | | | | chances are you won't get your wish. And even if |
| Southwestern rugs, traditional styles or | | | | you were willing to change them yourself your |
| contemporary styles.3. Focal PointUse an area rug | | | | landlord might not approve but you'll get no |
| to create a focal point in your room. A family | | | | arguments about putting down an area rug. In |
| room, rec room, games room, or living room are | | | | fact you don't even need permission. You can use |
| all excellent candidates for a focal point area rug. | | | | one or more area rugs throughout your |
| If you have a games room a rectangular rug | | | | apartment to add your own personal touch and |
| beneath the pool table looks awesome. If you | | | | finish your home decor.Area rugs are one of the |
| have a fireplace an area rug in front of the | | | | most affordable and easiest ways to give a room |
| fireplace adds elegance and luxury and it's a | | | | a makeover or add a style or accent to a room. |
| comfy place to sit and enjoy the fire. Now an | | | | You can choose from round, oval, octagon, and |
| area rug has another benefit. It will save wear | | | | square area rugs. Choose Persian, Oriental, |
| and tear on your carpet, especially if you place it | | | | Southwestern, Native American, Indian, Mexican, |
| in the high traffic areas. Choose something that | | | | Traditional, Contemporary, or what ever other |
| stands out from your room decor or blends in. | | | | style you want. Your choices are truly endless.I've |
| Your choice, let your creative juices flow.4. | | | | listed 6 ways to use an area rug but there's |
| EntrancesMost people think area rugs are too | | | | many other ways to utilize an area rug. These 6 |
| large for an entrance but they are available in the | | | | ways should get your creativity flowing on other |
| smaller sizes. So whether you have a grand | | | | ways you could use an area rug. So are you |
| entrance or a smaller entrance you should | | | | ready to give your room a makeover?John |
| consider making a decor statement where people | | | | Murray makes it easy to go through the carpet |
| enter. You could place a beautiful oval braided rug | | | | buying process and provides tips to keep your |
| at your entrance, or a bold rectangular rug. Make | | | | carpet lasting long. To learn more and receive |
| it blend or stand out. Your choice. An area rug at | | | | your free mini-course visit the carpet rugs |
| your entrance also has some function use as well. | | | | website. |