Some of the most innovative interior decorating ideas can be inspired by something as simple as rugs. Maybe it’s that subtle colour, rich and deeply woven into the fibers of the design that inspires you to go right out and get a new paint color customized for your favourite room of the house. Maybe the big idea is hiding somewhere in the geometric patterns of some contemporary area rugs that will help you to select an architecturally-amazing lamp shade to polish off that one drab corner of your sitting room. Or perhaps, the area rug you found generates so much excitement in your imagination that you decide to just begin from scratch to create the room of your dreams.

Wherever you find your inspiration – be it in a texture or a particular decorating style, area rugs can add either the final, finishing touch - or give you a place to just get started. After all, interior decorating ideas are everywhere. There is no idea too big, or too small. Opportunities to explore your mind’s eye are all around you. Think outside the rug. Is it round, oval, rectangular or square? What pieces do you still need to find to put outside the rug? An ottoman?

What about the front entrance? Might you need a lengthy area rug to guide your steps from a fabulous foyer into the posh and elegant dining room? What about when your feet hit the floor first thing in the morning? Are they greeted by a hard unwelcoming surface? No! That’s no way to start your day! Consider instead the luxurious feel of a tufted rug in super-soft cotton. Cool in the summer, and cuddly-warm in winter, there’s a reason why this style has endured since it busted out all over (in glamorous gold) in the late 60s and early 70s.  

The bathroom is an often un-thought space to place a designer area rug. Why should anyone be relegated to buying a department store nylon, rubber-backed matching set of boring and predictable toilet rugs and bath mats? That’s just wrong. With washable area rugs in endless sizes and shapes, your family bath can have display the personality that you do. And what’s more, it should. Your bathroom should be a place to indulge in relaxing refinements and luxury. Don’t spoil your Queen Sheba milk and vanilla bath by stepping out of the deep tub of wonderfulness and onto a trashy, plastic-y mess of a typecast bath mat.

Area rugs are forever the most attractive solution to covering hardwoods or ceramic tiling. With quality wall-to-wall carpeting costing so much, and an obvious no-no for anyone with indoor allergies, why would you ever commit to only one colour or style? With area rugs, you can switch it up from room to room, artistically, affordably, almost magically!

The customer service experts at Abingdon Rug can help to guide your early ideas into exploring all the 20,000 in-stock inexpensive area rugs options open to you. Think outside the rug. There lies your most beautiful inspiration.

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Today’s patios are not just a place to make barbeque, they are becoming something much more… They’re becoming more like outdoor living rooms. It’s always a good time to do something with your patio, to turn it into a nice place where you can relax and appreciate the free time with your family.

Use furniture, french door curtains and some window curtains to decorate and furnish your patio. There isn’t cookie-cutter patio furniture anymore. Consumer is able o satisfy all his needs with the patio furniture, since it’s changed a lot.

Besides the good olf chairs and table style, you can find plenty of other styles you can use with your patio. Available in many stores are bars and bar stools, low chairs with cushions that are designed to be placed around an outdoor coffee table. To endure in the weather, there are plenty of drapes, pillows, benches and luxurious loungers that are made of special fabric.

Add to the atmosphere of your patio by applying some of the same decorating ideas you’d use inside your home. For example, you can purchase outdoor curtains made from weather friendly materials to provide privacy and create the perfect mood. If you add an outdoor rug, you can kick off your shoes and this way you are bringing in the feeling that a living room has.

Lighting makes a great impact on the overall feel of your patio. Your guest will wonder are they inside or outside your home when they see an outdoor lamp being plugged into an outlet and making a nice, cozie atmosphere. It’s hard to beat the ambiance of candle light, but if you don’t want to mess with the hassle of candles blowing or burning out, then these outdoor lamps might be perfect for you.

Need more ideas? Just think of all the other things that make your indoor living space so comfortable to you and be creative and figure out how you can apply the same concepts to your outdoor living area. And find some discount curtains.The guests you have will be wondering where are they now, in the living room or outside!

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      There are a plethora of types of floors that are available to homeowners today.  Carpet, hardwood floors, laminate flooring, cork, bamboo, and ceramic tile are some of the most common that are readily available to consumers today.  Many households have many types of flooring as well – leaving even more questions about what type for what room.  Just hardwood floors alone come in many varieties and types:  distressed & hand scraped, engineered wood floors, and glueless floating wood – those options alone can leave one pondering what to pick.       

      Let’s start with carpet.  Carpet normally brings luxury, fashion and comfort to mind. Carpet is often the preferred flooring for bedrooms and living rooms.  It’s quiet, insulates well from cold and the color options are numerous. There are many materials and styles available; so many that you may need a little help choosing. Carpet can be selected based on fiber, density and texture.  So like soft, some like a little firmer.  Regardless of your preferences many options are out there.   

      Although it may initially be confusing when it comes to choosing hardwood floors, they can be very attractive and can really add some appeal, and worth to your home.  First, you should decide what type of finished look you want to achieve. If you’re going after a modern or contemporary look, you may want to lean towards a type of wood hat has a cleaner look with less texture and grain such as Maple, Birch, or Cherry. If you prefer a more casual or rustic look, then you may want to consider an Oak or Pine.  

      Laminate flooring was first introduced into the US in 1982. Since then the sector has experienced growth of up to 20%, making laminate the fastest growing floor type in the country. The appeal lies not only in its aesthetic value of its representation of real hardwood, but also due to its incredible durability and ease of maintenance. 

      Ceramic floor tile is an elegant and stylish flooring material whose true origins remain unknown, even today. Ceramic floor tile can come in virtually any color and is tough and durable that it can actually last as long as your home can stand. Ceramic floor tile is actually the oldest form of flooring material known to man, aside from primitive use of dirt and bear skins. Speaking of dirt, creating ceramic floor tile is simply a combination of different clays that have been mixed with water, designed, shaped and then fired in special kilns. You could basically consider ceramic floor tile nothing more than flame broiled mud. Nevertheless it’s a sturdy, stylish and dependable choice for flooring. 

      Regardless of the room you’re redecorating or the flooring you’re looking into buying, there are many worthy and fun options to pick from.

Christine Beals is a professional writer who provides tips and information on ceramic tile flooring and flooring in general for A1 Market - the Guide for the Savvy Shopper.

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