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

Saturday, December 21, 2013

How To Choose The Perfect Contemporary Area Rug

By Eugenia Dickerson


Choosing the perfect contemporary area rug for a room in your home can sometimes be a daunting task. With all the what seems like an unlimited amount of different types, colors and styles pining down the best one can be hard. Sometimes the best thing to do is take your time and follow some basic steps to help choose what rug is the best one for the space you have in mind.

One of the first things is deciding on the best color for your rug. This could seem like a simple task, but really involves more than simply getting matching colors. It is often a good thought to get various contrasting shades and tones so they bond with and also pulls together design elements of the rooms your rugs are in. In many cases using rugs with a distinct pattern works too.

The overall design is also an vital aspect. It is typically an extension of the person's ideas and general personality. Conservative rugs are typically used in formal areas while flamboyant ones get used in more leisure type areas. General geometric patterns are used in modern areas. Most people like using floral patterns and colors in their domestic areas like the hallways and kitchen.

Something many people often forget to consider is the different effects the rug's texture can have. This is what can really add warmth to a room based on how it feels. Wool rugs with large louse piles are often warm and inviting, while the same rug with small tight piles will not be.

The materials that are used to make them are basically divided into two different categories. They are natural and man made. Wool is by far the most natural and the most used of natural fibers. It is strong, colors well and very durable. Cotton is another natural fiber that has gained more and more widespread use. Its properties are very close to wool and it can be washed and dried much easier.

Some good examples of man made fibers are nylon and polypropylene. These materials are often much more inexpensive to use and much easier to maintain than more natural fibers. Many critics feel that they lack the warmth that natural fibers have. They are also nowhere near as eco-friendly as more natural fibers. Though many companies have found success by blending natural and man made fibers in their rugs.

Two factors that are often tied together are size and quality. Generally the larger they are the more the quality goes down. Though larger more expensive rugs can be great quality. It is important not to overwhelm the area it will be going into. Generally smaller is always better.

Patterned rugs are typically good at hiding smaller stains. A high quality contemporary area rug can generally cost more money to purchase so always get the best quality one you have budgeted for. Sometimes by choosing a smaller one you can save enough capital that you are able to ultimately get a far better quality piece for your room.




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