Functional Reasons to Add an Area Rug

Area rugs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, patterns, and colors, so you are sure to find the perfect look to fit your home decor needs. But they are not just for decoration, there are many benefits to adding an area rug to your space. Here are a few more reasons to add an area rug to your home.

Dampening Noise

Area rugs are a great way to reduce noise and if you have ever stayed on first floor of an apartment building, then you have dealt with sound and noise. All types of rugs and carpeting help to reduce noise by absorbing sound. Also, if you have a great room or large area, it’s a good way to absorb the sound in the room and make it quieter.

Reducing Allergens

A surprising fact is that area rugs help with those spring allergies in your home. How so? Allergens can float around on hard floor surfaces and make their way back into the air you breathe. Carpets and area rugs capture and hold those allergens and get sucked into your vacuum as opposed to being blown back into the air.

Increasing Comfort

Most homeowners ripe up carpet and opt for hardwood floors for resale and home value. However, it is not great on the feet and joints. Adding even a thin level of cushioning on walking surfaces can make a difference. Rugs are also softer on the feet, and therefore more comfortable. Adding a thick padding below your carpeting can provide even more comfort for kiddos playing on the floor and even pets.

Adding Warmth

Rugs can also add some warmth to the room and home. This is essential during winter months in Massachusetts. Rather than walking on cold flooring, wouldn’t you rather wake up and put your feet on carpeting? They also add some insulation to your home. Area rugs can help reduce your heating expenses during cold months, making that one of the biggest financial benefits of adding area rugs to your home.

Take Advantage of the Benefits of Adding Area Rugs to Your Home

Although the benefits of adding area rugs to your home may now be clear, selecting the right one for your home might not be. Fortunately, the interior designers at Lynne Greene Interiors are here to help. Stop by our Burlington, MA showroom for assistance with all of your design needs.