5 Reasons You Should Get an Area Rug this Winter?
There are multiple reasons as to why you should get an area rug this winter? From proving comfort to enhancing your décor, the uses are endless as rugs are immensely versatile. From large rugs to large shaggy rugs, use them however you deem fit this winter in your home as here is our five reasons why you should get one.
1. Enhance your home décor
Rugs are available in every colour, size, shape, and design possible so undoubtfully using a rug can tie in all the home décor together and complete the room. Using traditional patterned rugs such as Turkish or Persian rugs can add elegance and sophistication to the room and act as the main centerpiece while a rug of bright solid colors can make a bold statement – giving the room personality.
2. Brighten a dark room
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In today's, modern homes it has become popular to use dark furniture and/ or dark carpets and walls. While this may seem beautiful in the eyes of the beholder, using dark anything such as dark oak laminate floors can absorb a lot of light and leave the room looking gloomy and dismal. This will be a problem in areas with no or fewer windows and if you are trying to keep the electricity bill low. The simple solution would be to add contrast using a light-coloured room as this will help increase the light in the room by reflecting the light rather than absorbing it. Although this won't help as much as using more light, it will provide a stark contrast against dark furniture and floors as it uses colour theory where opposite colours in the spectrum will be the most aesthetically pleasing colour combinations compared to any other blend. Having a contrasting rug will decrease the chances of monochromatic looks that time-locked.
3. Increase safety and protection
House hard laminate floors or even sturdier vinyl are not suitable for kids as it increases the chances of serious injuries in comparison to softer surfaces. Having harder floors means that kids and little children are more susceptible to accidents and have a higher chance of needing medical assistance. To avoid accidents, adding rugs can provide some cushions between the floors and the children and help soften any slips or falls. This is beneficial to parents who prefer harder flooring but still want their kids to be safe. The plus side is that rugs are removable, so they can be taken away when falls and slips are no longer a concern for the children.
In addition, adding rugs to hardwood floors protects them. Hardwood floors are much desired but they can be a costly investment hence why they would need to be protected from high-traffic areas. Adding a rug would prevent scratches, spillages, and stains.
4. Cover imperfections
However, even if there are no imperfections, a rug is a form of art. The fibers are orientated in specific patterns, designs, and structures to appear as the elegant floor garment you know it to be. Imperfections with your flooring aren't needed to be able to utilize a rug and have it brightened up the room. As an unconventional idea, the rug can be displayed on the walls and be presented as a form of tapestry as it is no different from them.
5. Comfort
Not everyone walks around shoes or socks around their house and so using a rug can provide warmth rather than a cold tiled floor. This is especially the case during the winter when the hard wooded floors are a little extra cold and you are hesitating to get out of bed. An addition of a rug can be a greater insulating factor as it doesn't do anything, after buying, to provide heat and warmth. This is perfect for kids as well when they refuse to not walk around the house barefoot.
The warmth itself can provide a good deal of comfort as the rug fibers will feel soft between your toes and give you a relaxing feeling after a long tiring day. The rug with stay with you for happy moments and become associated with those memories as you spend time, relaxing on it.
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