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    Posted on August 20th, 2010 Abbie Osborne-Wilson No comments

    Adding an area rug to any design is a great way to give the room a boost of life. Contemporary styled area rugs are the new “it” these days so why not join the crowd?

    Bold patterns, colors, and washable materials in the contemporary area rugs are a great way to bring the design into any home without having to fear that it will just be more of a hassle.

    Choosing a new Contemporary rug is just like selecting any other rug. The guidelines are still:

    What’s the rug’s use – traffic, focal point, accessory? How big is the room? How will it spark or complement the decor?

    Beyond that, choosing a Contemporary rug for any living area is purely a matter of taste. Whatever the color or pattern, you the buyer get the fun of choosing the area rug that appeals most to you.

    Contemporary area rugs for specific rooms of the home:

    Living Room:

    If it is a smaller room try going for something on the smaller side with a brighter color palette. You don’t want the room to be overwhelmed with a large patterned area rug.

    In a larger room you have the option for a larger pattern or even a larger rug. Another way you could take this is smaller rugs dispersed throughout the room creating a break in each area.

    Bolder and Simpler:

    Brighten a dark room with an area rug in sunny, warm tones.

    Bright designs such as abstract will help set the tone for contemporary furniture pieces.

    Bordered area rugs are great in family rooms placed underneath the coffee table to set off the conversation area.

    Dining Room:

    Since the rug most likely will be under the dining table, look for rug patterns with the emphasis on the borders, not the center. Why waste a magnificent Persian in a medallion style in a spot where it won’t be seen during the main activity?

    Children’s Rooms:

    When choosing the right area rug for a child’s room you’ll want to make sure they are durable, stain resistant, and easy to clean.

    Avoid rugs made in the patterns of popular cartoon characters to keep the child’s room from becoming dated (and the child begging for another rug with the latest favorite). Instead choose a pattern with colors that will match a favorite of styles as the child matures and his/her tastes change. Or choose a braided rug in multiple bright colors.

    If you have a large enough bedroom try choosing a game area rug for the play area such as a race track and then a basic colored area rug for the other side of the bed by the night stand.

    If the area is too small for two rugs at once then go for something which can cover most of the room but then also be a learning tool. Many are sold with the numbers, alphabet, or even color scheme to give your child a learning toy and also decorating their room.

    Contemporary rugs come in many different shapes, sizes, and patters so there is always something for someone out there no matter your design.

    If you found this information about choosing rugs valuable, and feel it’s time to decorate with beige area rugs then we recommend www.HouseOfAreaRugs.com as the best place online for rugs.

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