Area rugs are available in all sizes and shapes, and there's one for every space.

Center Stage A rug may be considered an accessory, but it can be the foundation of a stunning space. Designer Amy Bubier suggests obtaining the rug first. "Frequently, rugs are the more restricting piece when it has to do with pattern, colour and what fits into your budget, so you may want to start with the rug layout and continue into the fabrics and paint out of there," she says. Designer David Scott claims that an area rug should be the "soul of your room custom bathroom vanity mirrors ." and also the "color scheme, furniture accessories and placement should all relate to it."

Family Friendly Kids and pets will surely bring rapid wear and tear into an area rug, so keep this in mind when determining what colours and especially the fabric to use. According to designer David Scott, "the number one rule of decorating with area rugs is to purchase the rug with your lifestyle in mind. In case you have pets and young children, be sure to use wool rugs which may clean easily and have some routine to hide the inevitable signs of life -- spots, shedding, clogs and hair."

Perfect Sizing Designer Celia Berliner suggests making the size of this room rug marginally smaller than the area covered by the furniture. It ought to be "big enough to anchor and support the gathering space, yet it ought to free enough floor around to your flow flow," she says. Designer Jennifer Duneier claims the size of the area rug depends on the furniture design. She favors front two legs of the sofas or chairs be placed on the region rug.

Bold Patterns Be daring and break out of your decorating comfort zone. Designer Andreea Avram Rusu believes a good rug can anchor the entire composition of a space. An area rug "can either bring something unexpected or put in a jolt of color," she says. "Don't be afraid to use a bold color or rich pattern." Against white walls, flooring and seats, this zebra-inspired rug adds a shock of color and becomes the room's focal point.

Colorful Additions Neutral furnishings and walls allow a daring rug to take centre stage. "It is a wonderful way to add colour to a room in case you don't want to dedicate to a strong color on the furnishings or window treatments," designer Jennifer Duneier says. "It warms up the space and can specify various spaces within a bigger room." The sitting area is separated by an extra-colorful area rug within this spacious playroom.

All Shapes and Sizes Stuck with a long, narrow living room? Area rugs are available in all sizes and shapes, and there's one for every space. Designer Andreea Avram Rusu says that an area rug's contour must depend on the furniture and the shape and size of the room. In dining rooms she proposes using a rectangular rug using a very long dining table, a hexagonal rug with a rectangular table and a round rug with a round table. She utilizes a rectangular area rug within this living space to mirror the extended form of the space.

Defining Spaces Don't restrict your distance to just one rug. In this yoga studio and lounge, designer Andreas Charalambous and also FORMA Design used two rugs to define the separate areas in this ultra-large area. Make sure the 2 rugs complement and match with one another. Designer Celia Berliner says multiple rugs are only OK in large rooms. "If you have an extremely large area, the placement of rugs will produce and specify multiple alternative spaces that will punctuate the space and bring stability and unity to the general layout," she says.

Color Unity Designer Celia Berliner employs a neutral rug to tone down the vibrant sofa and tables. The subtle reddish pattern of this rug increases the modernity of this room and reflects the colour scheme. "The area rug can be used as an instrument by bringing unity into the colour scheme or by creating the mood and adding character to a space," she states.

Floor Border When adding an area rug into a space, do not completely cover the ground. "Be sure you leave a few of the flooring revealing -- I typically arrive in about nine inches in the baseboard if I'm making a custom made area rug," designer Jennifer Duneier says. To expose the flooring underneath the rug and present a border, designer David Scott suggests subtracting around 12 inches in the baseboards.

Under It All For designer David Scott, the more the merrier. No place is off limits when it comes to utilizing area rugs. "The key is to utilize a non-skid rug pad underneath to keep them in place," he states. "Size the carpet pad two inches bigger than the carpet, so it doesn't peek out and will permit the rug ends to lay flat."

Rug Comforts To designer Amy Bubier, rugs are critical especially to one particular area -- the living room. "The area that is a focus in the home, or a area in which the most time is spent with friends and family is an excellent location for a area rug as it adds immediate comfort and noise deadening," she states. Design by Lori Dennis

Floor Art Dining tables and areas offer the ideal space for a unique area rug. Designer Andreas Charalambous and FORMA Design define the dining table and seating area within this bachelor-pad match room using a modern, custom-made wool and silk area rug. "The sun hits the rug at different angles during the day, and the silk pieces reflect the light differently making the area rug an ever-changing part of art on the floor," he states.

Goodbye Cold Feet Designer Andreea Avram Rusu employs a neutral rug to tone down the colorful bedding and window treatments in this contemporary bedroom. Andreea enjoys using area rugs to "accentuate a feeling of tranquility." Designer Jennifer Duneier's favorite spot to insert a rug can be beneath a bed to avoid hopping on a cold floor.

Inspirational Touch This home office is bursting with creativity. Designer Celia Berliner suggests adding an enjoyable area rug into a home-office area for an extra punch of inspiration and artistic stream. "If you require a pop of color or some hint of texture, then look at adding some under-footing to the space -- rugs can add mood, relaxation, warmth and personality to a room," she states.

Layered Effect Try a bold new trend -- layering rugs. "Layering could be an enjoyable way to bring in multiple colors and textures -- that they just need to work together and join with the furniture pieces," designer Amy Bubier says. Guarantee that the layering effect is visible by allowing the bottom rug to poke out from beneath the top rug. Photo courtesy of Nicole Gibbons