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