Carpets are one of the easiest and most versatile items to decorate with in the home.  Whether you're looking to spruce up an area quickly and tastefully, or found the perfect rug and want to draw upon it as the focal point of a room, there is no disputing a room without a rug feels empty...

Rugs that cover only a part of the floor are called area rugs. Unlike carpets that cover a wider portion of the room, area rugs mainly covers a small section of the room. These rugs are mainly used for décor purposes and come in a variety of shapes which includes, but is not limited to, rectangles, squares and circular shapes. It is also common to find rugs in the shape of baseballs, flowers and cartoon characters etc which are mainly used in kid’s room. Even though area rugs are used as décor pieces they serve various other purposes as well:

1. The main purpose of area rugs is to provides a touch of warmth and coziness to the room especially those with hardwood or tile floors.
2. It helps to define separate spaces within a larger room. For example, a large living room can be divided into a formal and casual area with the help of area rugs. Rugs in contemporary style with clean lines and geometric patterns can be used for formal setting; whereas rugs with bright colors and floral prints can be used for a casual setting.
3. They are ideal for use in places where the climate fluctuation is common. Unlike carpet, it is easy to roll it back and forth depending on the climatic conditions.
4. Area rugs are the most preferred form of carpeting in children’s room as they are easy to wash and clean.
5. Area rugs can be used to distract from the existing flooring of a room if the flooring has some defects.