Area rugs can warm up any room. Adding an area rug can be an easy way to make big changes with little effort. Not only will an area rug warm up the room, it will also protect your floors. Area rugs can bring a trendy design into your home and are easily changed when the trend is out of style. Adding an area rug is a fun way to add color with little risk, to any room.

 
When you purchase an area rug, be sure that you have the option to return it in the same week that you bought it, just in case you are not happy with the look of your new area rug. You will be living with it day in and day out, kind of like a spouse, so you better be sure you’re happy with it.  Area rugs are easy to clean, you can take them to your patio for a nice wash and let them air dry if it is a nice day. To keep your area rug from slipping add a rug pad under it. Choose your area rug after your room is completely designed, rather than designing your room around an area rug.

 
Area rugs are available in many colors, sizes & patterns. Area rugs are a very flexible design tool. You can move them from room to room. When you’re ready to buy an area rug the first step is to decide what size you’d like. Step two is to decide shape & style. Some examples of area rugs and styles are.

 
Contemporary:  Neutral colored short haired, in a square or rectangle

Casual: A fun striped pattern

Classic: A damask cream with tasselled edge

Modern: Shag or sheep skin

Country: Hand knotted area rug

Eclectic: Persian rugs are dramatic and can work in many rooms; they are nice in rooms that are eclectic

Luxury: High quality materials such as wool & silk

Traditional: Try a fancy floral

Area rugs on a budget: Machine made is best if budget is an issue