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By Tom Barnes

An area rug may be a teeny-weeny vision in a room, especially one that is considered big and grand. But did you know that this teeny-weeny piece of decorating material can actually be the central element in transforming any room?

First things first - do you have a special theme in mind for the room you want to decorate? What colors do you envision using? Once you have decided that, it's time to go rug shopping! And seeing as the rug will most likely be the focal point of the room, the best option would be to either get yourself a Persian rug or perhaps an Oriental rug or a nice transitional rug. The latter is named thus due to its ability to blend different elements and colors in a room into one seamless creation.

Regardless of your choice of rug style, it will have to be one capable of grabbing the attention of the observer, hence our recommendations. Each of the recommended rugs usually comes with a central medallion in bright, bold colors which, as you can imagine, will be the focal point of the room.

As soon as your rug has been chosen, it's time to consider the other dcor elements. Remember, as the rug is the focal point of the room, all other items will have to be accessories to this focal point. This means they should complement it in color but otherwise be rather neutral, though definitely not boring. Consider items such as an ottoman, an armoire or even a chair with a fine pattern that will match the rest of the room. The key here is to have a combination of textures, such as soft and hard, dull and shiny, rough and smooth, etc.

If you have already selected your furnishings and other embellishments, another accent to consider is an artwork. Paintings are real gems in making any room look good. They have this sophisticated quality that can change a simple room into an elegant place in a snap, added to being a great conversation starter. One can just ask too many questions about art. If you're not really into it, a mere query of the price and the artist can go a long way for a good talk.

Once you are happy with all the furniture and art, another thing that will have to be paid attention to is the lighting. Does the room get plenty of natural sunlight? What kind of lighting does the room have at night? Having a couple of spotlights focused on key items could enhance the ambience of a place and supply it with a smoldering warm look.

No, we're not yet finished with rugs. Last one, utilize more area rugs for specific places within the room. It can be the couch or even in the artworks area. As long as they match the over-all look of the room, the sky is the limit. Just don't use more than one big-sized rug. Small ones accentuate but big ones split the room. I would guess you prefer a harmonious ambiance and not otherwise.

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