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Floor coverings
May 6, 2005 09:12 PM EST | Interior Design | Email to Friend
Whether your floors are wood, tile, concrete or cork you'll probably want to cover some of them
with area rugs to protect them from wear or to make them more comfortable to walk on. What to put on the floor has been the concern of homemakers and decorators since cavemen first softened their caves with skins.
Area rugs add warmth to a room, both physically and visually. They reduce noise, create a softer step and protect your floors all at the same time. In terms of color and fashion, they make a major decorative contribution to a room.
Buying a rug involves obvious choices like size and color. But you also need to think about durability and stain resistance and how they are affected by location and traffic patterns in your home.
You are about to Read:
- Decide the style in a particular room
- How big is big enough
- Determine fiber content - how and where to use a rug
- Consider the traffic
- Good padding
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