Adding new touches and personality to your home doesn’t always require a full-blown makeover. In fact, it doesn’t even require a coat of paint. You can create a whole new environment with one simple addition – an area rug. Whether your floor is hardwood or carpet, an area rug can add extra flair. Here are five reasons why you should own an area rug.
- Add comfort. You can’t go wrong with hardwood floors. Stylistically, they are timeless. They’re easy to clean and they work in any room in the house. However, they’re not something you want to curl up on. Sitting on the floor is not a very comfortable option when you have hardwood floors. Plus, if you have pets, they can go slip and sliding when they’re in one of their more active moods. An area rug creates a space where both you and your pet can plop down and relax.
- Change up the style. Are you a minimalist when it comes to décor? Think neutral walls and clean lines. An area rug is a perfect way to step outside of your comfort zone while still maintaining the room’s aesthetic. Area rugs come in various colors, patterns, and textures. If your room is modern, choose an area rug with a geometric pattern. If your palette is neutral, incorporate a pop color with your area rug. Layering multiple area rugs on top of each other also adds dimension and texture to a room.
- Revamp with ease. Scared of commitment? An area rug is a great compromise. You don’t have to fully cover your hardwood floors or lay down a brand new carpet. You don’t even need a professional to install an area rug. Area rugs are a fraction of the cost of getting a completely new floor. You can move the rug to a different room or even a new home if you should ever feel the need to! With an area rug, your options are limitless.
- Cut noise. Are you tired of hearing every footstep and creak from hardwood floors? Lay down an area rug. It will soften the sounds made when walking across the room. Area rugs help absorb sound in a room. Your conversations will no longer feel like they’re happening in surround sound.
- Tie the room together. Area rugs can tie a room together by bringing furniture ends to a common meeting point. You can also use the other décor in the room to pull out colors and incorporate them into the area rug. Area rugs can fill the space in a room when you seem to be thinking, “what’s missing?”
While it may come across as a simple piece of decor, choosing the perfect area rug can be an intimidating venture, but there’s no need to stress about bringing your space together! If you need help finding one that fits your space, contact Bonnie Lawitzke, a Jackson, MI interior decorator. She will come to your home for a free consultation and evaluate the room’s size, style and atmosphere to provide area rug recommendations.