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Five Factors to Consider Before You Buy Area Rugs

When you are shopping for area rugs you need to consider the five important factors when you take a call.

�	Size and shape - Area rugs come in variety of sizes and shapes and you should know which one to choose. Generally the shapes in which these are available are round, oval, rectangle, octagon, square and runners. The sizes in terms of foot, which you can obtain them in are 2 x 3, 4 x 6, 5 x 8, 6 x 9 and 8 x 10 and even bigger. If you prefer to have handmade rugs then you have to settle for rectangular rugs as handmade rugs are generally made in this shape and the sizes are standard. However you have to choose the size of area rugs according to the dimensions of the area in which you intend to place the rugs. �	Color - Color plays an important role in affecting the ambience of an area, therefore you need to be very selective when you choose the color of the area rug. The use of the right design with the appropriate color can become a magic carpet. Right design with right color becomes a work of art and can enhance a room�s interior visually. �	Pattern - Pattern is the perceptual structure of the rug and you can base your choice on the pattern of the area rugs. After considering the color and shape of the rug, you need to look at the pattern to make your choice. �	Style - When you say style you actually mean the individual nature of the rugs which depends on the theme of the design of the rugs along with the combination of colors and patterns. Depending on the area you are using the rugs, you can choose from the traditional, contemporary or floral style. You can have something that will be in line with the theme of the area. �	Design - is the concept of the motifs of the rugs. This again will largely depend on the theme you have chosen for the area.

When you are decorating you home with area rugs you must have chalked out a budget for completing the job. The price of the rugs is an important component of the overall expense for the job therefore you need to be choosy about the price of the rugs.

When you are buying the rugs always be sure to get the total cost of covering the floor so that you can limit it to your budget. The total cost will also include other costs like:

�	Delivery - the cost of delivery of the rugs along with other installing materials like padding will not be included in the price of the rugs. �	Financing - there are many retailers who offer financing if your budget is not adequate for the job, this can entail some additional cost �	Maintenance - after installing the rugs you will have to incur cost in cleaning you carpet frequently.

Area rugs can beautify your home in different ways and change the personality of your home. However when you intend to do so you need to understand the practicality in terms of cost of the rugs and the incidental costs that you have to incur as long as you have the area rugs. Author : Julia for www.decorstuff.com.