Have you always wanted a stylish rug or carpet, but couldn’t get one because of your allergies? You’re not alone—a lot of people have to live with various conditions that limit their options for home decorating. But the good news is that it’s all changing. These days, you can find area rugs in a much wider range of materials, many of them completely safe for people with allergies. And if you’re thinking of dull, boring designs, think again—these rugs come in so many designs that you’ll find it hard to choose just one.
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For the past few decades, area rugs have been designed to protect the flooring and add a decorative touch to the home. But for a growing number of designers, they serve a new purpose: to accent existing décor, dramatically changing the look of a room in a single step. In an economy where jazzing up their home is the last thing on most people’s minds, accent rugs offer a great opportunity to get creative without going over budget. If your home looks drab but you can’t afford a makeover, shopping for rugs is definitely your best bet.
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Ask any designer and they’ll tell you the same thing: this season’s must-have piece is an area rug. Think about it: they’re colorful, easy to install, and offer a lot of creative choices. Area rugs have come a long way from their early days as Persian and Oriental pieces. Today, you can find modern, country, contemporary, and classical rugs all designed to suit a different kind of home. If you’re looking for a quick way to liven up your décor, you can’t go wrong with a well-placed area rug or two.
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Most designers agree that neutral colors play a key role in home design. While they don’t always take center stage, they help your main elements stand out and become the room’s focal point. That’s especially true when it comes to area rugs, as they’re often used to enhance your existing theme. White, beige, and brown are some of the most popular colors. But few people consider black an option when they shop for rugs. Some think it’s too dark, others think it’s too strong a shade. But modern design is changing, and many homeowners are discovering the appeal of a black rug in their homes.
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Around and around you go, which book should I read today?
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Many people are choosing to make their homes look more like the country style rather than modern. Why is this you ask, it is quite simple to decorate and easy on the eye. Area rugs are great ways to tie in the country style theme into your homes décor. You have the choice with a more neutral rug, rag rug, or even a rolled rug. If you don’t know what a rolled rug is, here is your definition. The rolled rug is more like a braided oval rug which is then rolled into a spiral to they end in the middle of the rug. They are a great addition to the country theme.
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If you have a round area rug or if you plan to decorate with one but are not quite sure how to go about it, you’re just in time for a round rug discussion.
It is tricky to use something untypical. We see rectangular rugs, square rugs and even star-shaped rugs particularly in many children’s playroom. But a round rug? Not so. The shape is itself an attention-grabbing sight, so know that decorating with a round rug can immediately spark up interest in the room and give it a more stylish look. Now, who doesn’t want that? A round rug as a decor is something different…new…fun! Use it correctly and you’re guaranteed of an impressive interior.
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I just found this great article by Rachel Paxton and thought I would add it here for you to enjoy.
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In the late 90’s the style of construction of the houses was different. The kitchen was usually the smallest room in the house. The area of the kitchen was usually between 150 sq feet to 200 sq feet. Interior designers have in spite of the limited space available come up with highly creative and innovative solutions to make your kitchen look stylish and beautiful.
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I had to laugh – this is very cure and I love the idea. We are definitely going to have one of these in our home. A shelf where the books are hung from underneath – very quirky!
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