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There is no doubt that hardwood floors offer class and beauty to the attractiveness of a home. Sometimes, however, hardwood floors might be too plain for a certain room or just not give off that extra sense of style to a room that otherwise has great dcor. There is an easy way to resolve this and it is simply to accent your hardwood flooring with area rugs.

Carpeting in homes was really not a popular form of decorating a home until the late 50s early 60s in contemporary America. Prior to that time, most homes were automatically suited with hardwood floors and as the years passed and homes changing homeowners, carpeting began to be the more popular flooring choice for many years.

Now, it is becoming more and more common to see people returning to the hardwood floor coverings but most people are also turning to the placement of area rugs to add just the perfect accent to a room or an entryway.

Area rugs have been around for centuries and they are multi-functional in the sense that they not only add class or accent to any area of the home, but they are often used to pad heavy furniture, covering up areas of damage or being keep on the more high traffic areas of the home.

Currently, the more popular area rugs are the contemporary ones because they come in a large variety of sizes and patterns as well as color schemes. This makes the rug easy to match with any dcor in any room and there are several different contemporary rugs that also go great in a room that already has a theme, such as a southwestern theme or an outdoor theme.

Something you should always keep in mind when selecting an area rug is the size. You do not want to get one that is too large or it will overshadow the rest of the flooring and can be overwhelming as well. Before you head out to go shopping for your area rug, you should already have in mind the area of flooring that you want covered and pre-measure the area so that you can focus only on those rugs that will fit the area. Try not to get sidetracked by the rugs that are larger, it is easy to do because they are so beautiful, but if it does not fit, it does not fit.

Finally, you will want to pay attention to the feel of the rug and ask yourself how many times this rug will be used as a seat, or to be laid on, or if you are just using the rug under a piece of furniture such as a coffee table. If you are just using the rug to accent a room and placing it under a piece of furniture, then the texture is not as important.

If you are purchasing an area rug because it will be a focal point of a certain room such as a family room, chances are, there will be a lot of time spent on the floor by your family or guests so you will want to try to choose one that feels very comfortable to the touch.

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As we begin our discussion about room design, we should probably determine the difference between designing a space and decorating one. I will be talking about interior design, not differing dcor tastes. Interior design really refers more to the functionality and physicality of the room. Decorating is what is done after the major design is laid out. In addition, it is based more on individual preferences. I would like to present you with a list of what I consider to be the most important and basic components of designing a room.

1. Probably the most important piece of our design puzzle is that the room must be proportionate to those who will use it. This is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. It just means that all the parts should match in size relative to each other. Say you are designing a room for a toddler. A king size bed in his room that measures 10 by 12 would be the definition of disproportionate. That bed does not fit in that room or with that person. It is not a matter of taste it is just true.

2. Always remember to let that sun shine in! Nothing compares to natural lighting. It makes any room come to life. When making sure that your room lets in enough sunlight, keep in mind this is one time that there is no such thing as too much!

3. Lets stop here for a little breather. Take a deep breath. Now let it out slowly. Okay, now that was not just a recess. It is our next big piece. We need air. Design your room with that in mind. Give ample space for airflow. It makes the room cooler and more crisp and fresh. If you obeyed guideline two, then your ample light-providing windows can also get that air moving. If you were unable or unwilling to have many windows installed, then do not forget that there are other options for creating airflow. Fans placed strategically can increase the flow. In addition, there are some great rooftop ventilation systems available.

4. Everyone needs their space. Design must reflect that need. You should be able to move about freely in your room. We have many doors in bedrooms. Just the entrance and a closet are basic. If you have a suite with a bathroom attached or have an outside door, it becomes more challenging to design a room that allows free movement. Just remember that a challenge does not mean it is impossible. Working within limits, can still provide enough space with some smart planning.

5. Although I did mention earlier that interior design was different than decorating, there are some points where the two can intersect. You need to remember that there are certain things that should be included or at least left room for in your design plan. This is definitely one place where you can express a bit more creativity. Simple things like light fixtures and window dressings can be included. They can add to the design and the dcor at the same time.

I hope that this list gets you excited at the prospect of designing a bedroom. This is only a short overview of some of the important basics of interior design. There are many resources out there if you would like to delve further into this topic. If nothing else, I know that the next time you are visiting someones house, you will be looking to see if they read this article, too. If not, you may want to show them.

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