Rugs and tapestries can be used to add ambience to a room, to warm up a stark-looking space, to make an uncomfortably large room appear smaller, or to add to the overall effect of the theme of a room. Choosing the perfect rug or tapestry will be dependent on the effect you want the piece to have on your room.
Rugs are a perfect multi use item of dcor. They can be found on the floor or used as tapestries to hang over railings and on walls. They are very mobile and also very durable.
The choice of rug for the entryway might seem trivial, but it is very important. For a room that receives heavy traffic, you will not want a thick and expensive rug. The main purpose of a rug in such an area is to add some color to the floor, and perhaps as an added level of insulation. This type of rug should be dulled down in color, as it is also not meant to be an eye catcher. People are only passing through. Rugs in entryways can still add personality to the area, with a simple message or design that is appropriate (Welcome is, of course, the most widespread conveyance). In the entryway, remember that the rug is probably going to be the first item a guest will see that gives them a...