Floor and wall-to-wall carpets enhance the beauty of a room to a great extent. It has, of late, come as a substitute/replacement to hard wood floors which are vulnerable not only to making creaky noises with tendency to leave dust depending on the quality and which is invisible. The wooden floor also has tendency to wear out due to weather conditions. Floor and wall-to-wall carpets, on the other hand, are made of synthetic fibers and produces warmth, adds elegance to the place where it is laid besides cutting down on echoing sounds caused by wooden floors. But wooden floors carry their own advantages and will find place where carpets are subject to allergies caused by leaving the dust sediments beneath it over a course of time though they too have tendency to leave dust depending on the quality and which cannot be noticed with naked eyes.

A cost and environmental conscious family will look either for synthetic or non synthetic material, both of which are natural and are available in a wide color shades and styles to suit any dcor. Choosing the color in contrast to the color of the wall will add beauty of the room/hall. Besides, adding a rug will enhance the warmth to the place to provide a cozy feeling in the space and will be ideal especially in hilly areas or areas having low ambient temperature during winter.

With cost of wood spiraling frequently, it is quite difficult to judge the quality and has its own demerits in its durability. Initially they may be quite beautiful but later they may not be durable and will start eroding away. Compared to this, area carpets tend to make the rooms lively with cozy atmosphere.

Knowledge is power and hence, it pays to have adequate knowledge about both wooden floors as well as carpets. Knowledge will enable us to prevent from getting fooled and ensure purchase of best quality carpets and will ensure the investment to be worth besides comparing with wooden floors before choosing the color, design, etc. Area rugs and decorating with area rugs to the room/hall will enhance the appeal especially if you are in a country-side or hilltop villa. Rugs and carpets can provide a relaxed feeling, a feeling of warmth especially when rugs are added. Well laid carpets can also help arrest empty echoes and add up the personality to your home especially if you take time to review your options and exercise careful observation.