How To Use Area Rugs?

Area rugs are versatile home accessories that can be used to enhance the aesthetics of a room, divide large spaces and add comfort to your space. They come in variable sizes, shapes, textures and materials. Ashley HomeStore has an extensive array of area rugs for every room of your home. These include outdoor rugs, runner rugs, accent rugs, round rugs, doormats, and rug pads and accessories.

Listed below are some ideas on how to use area rugs effectively to spruce up your space:

• Create Illusions of Space and Size: If you have a room that is either too large or too small, an area rug can come to the rescue. It is the perfect magical accessory to create an illusion of more space in a small room and a cozy space in a larger room. To create an illusion of more space, opt for a larger area rug that gets tucked beneath all your furniture. On the other hand, to break a large room into smaller portions, strategically place small rugs at different points in the room to create an illusion of smaller areas, neatly divided by rugs.
• Define Spaces: Rugs help in defining different zones in a room. For example, in a living room with a blend of furniture like sofas and love seats, you can use square and rectangular rugs to define the sitting areas. You can also use layers of rugs to anchor the main piece of furniture in a room e.g. a coffee table in the living room.
• Floor Protection: You can use rugs as an alternative or addition to wall-to-wall carpeting. They not only add an extra layer of protection to your floor, but also look fabulous! Placing a rug in high-traffic areas around your house helps prevent wear and tear on floors. They form a barrier between the floor and furniture, minimizing physical damage in the form of scratches, dents, etc.
• Change the Vibe: Break the monotony of a plain color in your room with the help of colorful rugs. You can use a colorful rug to create a focal point in a room and brighten the space. Rugs come in all colors, styles and textures to experiment with in different areas of a home. Use a rug that complements the interior design of your room or mix and match textures and styles for some contrast and depth.
• Unify Furniture: An area rug unifies furniture in a room by tying different pieces together. Rugs help to create a cohesive look in a room by acting as a central element in the space. You can do this by choosing rugs that match the color of your wall or other elements in the room or using patterns, texture and style to draw attention to particular furniture.

When choosing a rug for your home, consider buying one that creates a cohesive and harmonious look. To know more about area rugs and how to use them, visit Ashley HomeStore at 2301 Imperial Drive Killeen, TX 76541 or 1101 South W S Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76543. You can also visit www.killeenfurniture.com and connect on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.