So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Change The Look Of A Room Quickly With An Area Rug

By Alvin Kruger

If you're looking into redecorating your place, all you have to do is clean up a bit, dust off some stuff and buy some great looking area rugs! Decorating with area rugs is one of the best ways to change the look of your home without going bankrupt. Take a breather and consider these things before shopping for the perfect area rugs for your home sweet home.

Going out and spending for area rugs do entail some careful thinking. Of course, these decorating items are considered investments too. Before taking out that purse, decide first on your budget. Not because area rugs are way cheaper than new upholstery or cans of paint that you will splurge like there's no tomorrow. Remember, times now are hard with the global economic crisis, so wise spending is necessary. Buying high quality rugs are well worth it despite their higher rates because they can last far longer than cheaper ones but with poor quality materials. Hence, you buy less, you spend less.

Buying a more expensive rug may mean longevity. Of course, you wouldn't want to keep a pricey dcor in a box, would you? Put it out there and show it off for those who care to visit your place. Area rugs are good investments. But before you get too excited, first check out the rooms where you plan to place your area rugs and size them up - literally and figuratively. Measure the spaces so you'll know which rug fits well and look over the rooms so you'll know which rug suits which area best.

In placing a rug under furniture, make sure that it can accommodate all of the furniture's sides. The object should be able to fit on the rugall of it. If you have furniture set such as a dining table set, get a rug that is big enough to fit the tables and all the chairs. A table leg outside the rug space doesn't look nice at all.

When you measure your room for the new area rug, there are a couple of ways that can help you see what it might look. If you lay newspaper down, this will give you an idea of what size area rug you will need. You can also use masking tape to demarcate the area. Simply use a measuring tape afterwards to measure the tape.

Choosing your area rugs require you to also consider the materials you prefer. There is a wide selection in the market from wool and cotton to synthetic and bamboo. High traffic areas will need sturdier materials to withstand wear and tear.

You should not forget selecting the color and design, one that will look best for the room. Area rugs in bright colors can lighten up a room while darker, more subtle tones give off a conservative and more formal ambiance. Choose a color that match not just the room's focal point, but the rest of the room as well. This will give a more balanced look. If you aren't too confident with your taste, opt for safer choices like a floral pattern. It blends well with almost any backdrop. Coordination doesn't necessarily mean monotones. You use contrasting colors as long as they enhance the room and not turn it into a circus show. For example, white or neutral walls can benefit from bright hues of red, yellow, pink and blue area rugs. If you have a dark flooring, loud colors will work as well. Mixing area rugs of say, white and black or black and red by placing them strategically across the room can give off a trendy look. Don't limit your creativity. Experiment and dare to be different.

Rest assured that when you buy area rugs for your house, you are getting your money's worth, especially if you choose those that complement your rooms or spaces. Area rugs are simple decors but they do not fail to add appeal, character and vibrancy to your abode.

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