How Area Rugs Can Give Your Home a Look of a Complete Makeover

Posted by Mike Johnson on January 6th, 2021

Are you wishing that you could give your home a complete make over but simply can't afford it? There is a simple way to give your home that just made over look without going to a lot of expensive. Using rugs through out your home can give it a fresh new look for a lot less than you would imagine.

How to Make a Room Look Larger

With the cost of houses these days, homes are being downsized both in the number and size of rooms. While this may be economically sound at times a small room can make us feel closed in. While you may not be able to afford to actually enlarge any room in your house there is a way to make that small room look larger and more spacious than it actually is.

Place a round or octagon rug in the center of your room. This leaves the corner of the flooring free and makes the room appear larger than it actually is. This works especially well in an entry way or a small dining area where you want the space to seem large and inviting to guests.

Make Your Furniture Look New and Different

While you may not be able to afford to purchase all new furniture, a new area rug can make your furniture look different and new. If you have a sofa or chairs that have designs in them using a rug that matches one of the background colors will make that color stand out and create the illusion of an entirely different furniture piece.

For example suppose you have a cream colored sofa with a bit of green and rust colored rugs in it here and there. Placing a rust colored rug in the room near the sofa will make the rust suddenly appear much brighter and more plentiful, making the cream background recede a bit. This will make your sofa appear different than before almost as though you recovered it or purchased a new one.

Bringing Out or Extending a Theme in a Room

Rugs can also bring out or extend a theme in a room giving it an entirely new look. A kitchen with a hen design echoed in a rug by the sink or stove or under the table will make those hens painted on your cupboard doors or on your ceiling boarders stand out. This will give that kitchen a totally new look and feel for just a few dollars.

Brightening Your Outdoors Too

Using rugs on your patio and deck not only enlarges your living space but can brighten the look of your patio or deck. Choosing a rug that echoes the colors of your flower garden brings your patio to life with vibrant color.

Choosing a rug that contrasts nicely with your outdoor furniture not only gives your furniture a new look but gives the entire area a new look as well.

With the range of colors and designs in today's contemporary rugs, giving your home that just made over look is simpler and less expensive than you ever dreamed was possible.