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What color should we use?

My husband and I would like to paint our living room, but we are not sure what color would look best. Our space is a little smaller because we live in a townhouse, so we do know that we would like to use something lighter (since dark colors tend to make areas look smaller). Our furniture is camel colored and has no patterns to it. Our coffee table, end tables, entertainment stand, and most of our picture frames are black. We have a few accent frames that are antiqued gold around the room as well. We have a medium grayish blue area rug, and a deep red scarf on the window (both colors we pulled from some of the art on the walls). With all of that said, what color do you think would go best on our walls??
Here is a link to a picture of our living room. It doesn't show the whole room, but it helps give you an idea as to how it looks.

Since you have light blue pillows already, I would go with a robin's egg blue or tiffany blue. The black in the room would pop against the color. If that color is to Easterish for you, then I would go with a light to medium beige; but be careful to not match the color to you couch.

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9 x 12 Rectangular Area Rug - Antique Heriz-103 by Harounian Rugs International Antique heriz Collection $7776 Expertly handknotted in India and made of fine 100 wool, this fine crafted collection perfectly matches old antique Heriz designs both in patterns and colorations

12 x 15 Rectangular Area Rug - Antique Heriz-103 by Harounian Rugs International Antique heriz Collection $12960 Expertly handknotted in India and made of fine 100 wool, this fine crafted collection perfectly matches old antique Heriz designs both in patterns and colorations

6 x 9 Rectangular Area Rug - Antique Heriz-103 by Harounian Rugs International Antique heriz Collection $3888 Expertly handknotted in India and made of fine 100 wool, this fine crafted collection perfectly matches old antique Heriz designs both in patterns and colorations

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Why Area Rugs Rock

Area rugs are very popular for reasons more than one. First of all they come in a very wide variety of styles. Secondly, they have benefits other than being able to flaunt as well. Let us look at the options available and the merits of using area rugs over other carpeting options.

The Styles

Without much exaggeration, there are breathtaking designs and chic versions of area rugs. The plethora of choices available in the market can leave you speechless. To begin with, there are the conventional varieties that are offered in Oriental, Natural and Turkish styles. On the other hand, there are the more contemporary and modern varieties that are a beautiful blend of the traditional, geometric, Native American, country, and transitional.

The patterns, again, are hardly limited - plaids, solids, floral, holiday, seasonal, stripes - there is no end.

With so many patterns and styles available, the combinations are countless. However, our divide does not end here. These rugs can be hand knotted or tufted. These rugs are called original rugs or antique rugs and are made of cotton, wool, or silk. Since they require tremendous effort, they are very expensive as well and can be included in your collection of antiques.

Then there is the other extreme where area rugs are made of nylon or polyester. They are called modern or manufactured rugs and are available in ancient designs, colors, and patterns.

Area Rugs: Advantages

Apart from the visual satisfaction, these mats are functionally useful as well. Given below are few of their uses.

They are pleasurable not only for the eyes but for your feet as well. You can walk on these rugs, barefooted and feel there soft and delightful texture.

They also reduces noise considerably. Be it the noise from your television, music system, traffic or anything, a thick area rug softens it and can also reduce the sound between two levels in an apartment.

They can be used to separate zones in your house. You can also pick them up and use them at different places in the house. Area rugs are also helpful when you have crawling babies in the house. You can put them on an area rug and be rest assured that they will not get hurt.

These mats can also be used as anchors for your furniture like sofas and chairs. They prevent these furnishings from dragging when we sit on them. Therefore, these rugs act as a protection against injury as well.

Area rugs, especially the Oriental rugs, with the kind of patterns, colors, and designs are splendid piece of art. These rugs mainly come from India, China, Central and Southern Asia, Iran, and Turkey. They not only look good but can also tell about the personality of the owner. Apart from being appealing, they can be put to various uses as well. If you want to spruce-up your house and increase its appeal, buy these traditional area rugs and enjoy all the attention in the world. So what are you waiting for? Just rush to your nearest mat dealer and get one or many for your house.

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