Monday, March 23, 2009

Tips For Using Modern Area Rugs

By Nicole Bair

Modern rugs seem to be the most popular designs and styles right now. These rugs are designed with different shapes and sizes to make each one unique. If you want a fashionable rug with modern flair you want to find bright floral print, bold colors, stripes, or other patterns that may stand out.

When buying a modern style rug you will want to make sure it matches your dcor. Your choice should also fit your budget and reflect your design style and tastes. Think about how the rug will be used. Will it be in a high traffic area? Modern rugs do not require constant care as they are made from heavy fibers and are not prone to fading which will broaden your range of choices.

Placing the rug in one of the most used rooms of the house like the living room can make the room appear larger and even brighter depending on what the colors are in the rug. It can also give the room a warmer feeling to it. Don't choose a larger pattern for your area rug if you want the room to look bigger.

Experts warn you to stay away from area rugs with tiny patterns in your living room. The tiny patterns will make your room appear cluttered. If the lighting in your living room is dark and you get little natural light opt for a bright and sunny area rug in yellow or orange tones. If you have conversational areas in your room you can bring the area together with bordered area rugs. Bright and abstract area rugs add sizzle to a room where the furniture is placed in angles and straight lines.

Area rugs for a kitchen serve a dual purpose. They give extra padding to your feet and also add color to the kitchen. Kitchen rugs should be durable and able to withstand a lot of wear and tear. They should also have a good pile or a good, plump backing to ease the stress put on feet because of the hard kitchen floor. Many people love the look of hand painted sailcloth rugs in a kitchen but these rugs to offer any relief to tired feet. A well-backed sisal is your best choice for the kitchen.

Find if you can get a carpet that has some extra backing to help out with your feet and standing. One of the best choices that you can make when getting out a kitchen rug is buy a backed sisal area rug.

If you are placing an area rug down in your child's room you should remember these tips. Bright colors or pastel colors are the number one choice. You want to keep the pattern and design simple. You also want a fabric that is easy to clean so look for polypropylene because this fiber is so easy to care for. Kids will be kids and you need to be ready to tackle any stain. If your rug is not resistant to stains you may want to treat it with stain resistant spray. If you are considering a rug that has cartoon characters or patterns on it then you may want to think twice. This is too hard to clean and your may need to replace the rug sooner than expected. Make sure that you choose the rug that fits your lifestyle and your style. Your style and preference should shine through your design. - 15252

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