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Article: Set the stage, hit the lights ... it's time to showcase area rugs.(Designs in Style)
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- National Floor Trends
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- July 1, 2009
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Without a doubt, area rugs have come into their own as a fashion statement synonymous with the description: "art for your floors." Don't expect the popularity of stone, hardwoods, or ceramic floors to wane anytime soon. Expect that these floor product trends will, however, propel your area rugs to superstar status.
Customers with hard surface floors in family rooms are discovering that they compromised warmth and comfort for aesthetics. I reassure new clients that they did not make a mistake in choosing that beautiful hardwood or travertine. They just need to incorporate the "livability" factor into the room to get the best of both worlds. Enter the area rug ...