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Hey all,Complete The Look of Your Room With a Great Area Rug
A simple way to add charm and sophistication to a room is with the addition of an area rug. {Most area rugs can be purchased affordably, and that extra "something" it adds to a room is worth every penny spent.~Area rugs are not always expensive, and the investment is worth the money.} {Area rugs are the perfect compliment to a great coffee table.~If you want a way to showcase your coffee table, an area rug is a great choice.}
To get the most out of your area rug, you have to a choose color and style that compliments your existing modern furniture. {Whether your modern furniture is classic, country, or contemporary, the type of area rug you choose should be of the same style family.~No matter what style your modern furniture happens to be -- it could be classic, country, or contemporary -- it is important that your rug be the same style.} If your current coffee table is very ornate, it is a good idea to stick with an area rug that is more simple in design. If, though, you have a "plain jane" coffee table, it might be worth it to go with a more elaborate design. {The same thing goes for your other modern furniture and window treatments.~The principle is the same when it comes to other pieces of modern furniture and your window treatments.} Don't be afraid to select bold colors and designs to draw attention to your modern furniture.
{It is important to select an area rug made of a fiber that is appropriate for your room.~Don't forget to consider which fiber will work best for your room.} For example, an easy-to-clean, stain-resistant fiber is perfect for the home with small children. {Common area rug materials are wool and silk blends, nylon, and even cotton (think bath mats).~There are a variety of rug materials, including wool and silk blends, nylon, and cotton.} {Naturally, you will pay the most for wool and silk.~It is no surprise that wool and silk are the most expensive options.} Don't be afraid to spend money for a high-quality rug; they can last for generations!
People with houses or apartments with open floor plans can use area rugs and other modern furniture to define spaces. {A tasteful area rug, coffee table, and modern couch arranged correctly will define itself as the sitting area.~A thoughtful arrangement of the right area rug, coffee table, and modern couch will define itself to visitors.}
Finally, do not underestimate the value of an appropriate pad to go beneath your rug. {Especially in the case of wood flooring, it is important to purchase a good pad.~Wood flooring is most likely to need a good pad beneath your new area rug.} At the very least, consider a non-slip pad to protect the safety of people in the home.
{A new area rug will bring that "something special" to your room.~An area rug is a sure-fire way to jazz up your room.} {An affordable addition that adds a ton of charm and a lot of sophistication, the area rug is the perfect accent to all of your modern furniture.~If it is charm and sophistication you want to showcase your modern furniture, you can't do better than a gorgeous area rug.} If you follow a few easy guidelines: matching the style of your coffee table to the style of your rug, making sure you select the right fiber type for your needs, and selecting an appropriate pad to go beneath the area rug, you are sure to be glad you made the choice to add an area rug to your home.
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