Area Rug

An area rug is an excellent way to define a living space, especially in homes with open floor plans. As its name clearly implies, an area rug is most commonly used to clearly define a section of a room. For instance, furniture grouped around an area rug can delineate a sitting area from one used for dining. Area rugs can also add a hint of color and warmth to an otherwise bland room. And contrary to what many people believe, the use of a rug is not limited to hardwood, concrete, tiled, or granite floors. Rugs work just as well when placed on top of carpets or when mounted onto the wall as decorative hangings. Rugs also have very practical uses. They can be used to protect or hide the flooring that's beneath them. If you don't want to place a large area rug on the floor, you could simply use a runner to cover the areas you want to protect or hide.Of course, most people really like the added touch of style that area rugs provide to their home d'©cor, and this fact is reflected in the price tag of a lot of rugs. In fact, a high-quality area rug from a company like Karastan can cost as much as 7,000 dollars. For those people who really have their hearts set on buying an authentic Persian or Oriental rug but are short on funds, searching for a second-hand rug might be their best bet.