| All your hardwood floor problems can be solved with | | | | think of. To retain the natural look of bamboo simply |
| the use of an area rug. Area rugs instantly transform | | | | choose a green colored one. |
| any room they are laid down in but they also protect | | | | Another variable option for a tropical theme is |
| your hardwood floor from the scrapes and gouges | | | | seagrass area rugs, which look great with country |
| that furniture will inevitably put there. | | | | decor. Create looks ranging from lovely to |
| The decor you want to create should be the first | | | | spectacular with tropical styles that are versatile and |
| thing you think about when choosing an area rug for | | | | can be combined with many other design styles. |
| a hardwood floor. It is good to know that there is an | | | | When choosing a strictly contemporary look; angles, |
| area rug to suit whatever decorative style you | | | | straight lines and shiny surfaces are kept simple. |
| choose, especially as there are so many different | | | | Typically, black, white and silver are the colors of |
| decorating styles to choose from. | | | | furniture and accessories. Modern is no exception |
| Every color imaginable is available in an area rug. You | | | | with hardwood floors, which work with any style of |
| will create a more harmonious look in a room if the | | | | decoration. Modern area rugs can provide a splash of |
| room decor is complemented by an appropriate area | | | | color while maintaining geometrical decor designs |
| rug. To add instant drama in a room, opt for a | | | | around and under them. This will create the ultimate |
| contrasting color to the décor. Bear in mind | | | | modern look. |
| that light colored area rugs are great on a dark | | | | Another style that can be incorporated into design |
| hardwood floor and to contrast with lighter flooring | | | | ideas is that of tropical. Tuscan with Country or |
| choose brighter or dark colored area rugs. | | | | Moroccan and Traditional can combine to create |
| The overall effect of an area rug is greatly enhanced | | | | eclectic themes. However, it is not always true to |
| by its texture. A more casual appearance can be | | | | say that anything goes when combining design styles. |
| achieved by using braided rugs that give a looser | | | | Add elements from each style and combine them to |
| look, whereas tightly woven rugs look neat and | | | | compliment the other's look. The same will apply |
| compact. Choose carefully if opting for rugs mad of | | | | when choosing an area rug for a hardwood floor. The |
| bamboo, as these resemble wood itself and must | | | | patterns on a modern area rug will clash terribly with |
| work with the grain in the hardwood floor. | | | | those in a traditional pattern of a Moroccan area rug. |
| Light oak hardwood flooring is the ideal option should | | | | While mixing area rugs from different styles can |
| you decide on a fully tropical theme. To enhance the | | | | make for an interesting look, you must be extra |
| tropical feel, use bamboo area rugs. Bamboo rugs are | | | | discriminating when mixing and matching rugs. |
| available in just about any color and pattern you can | | | | |