Home staging companies often find themselves in the position of having to
use very little to get a very dramatic effect. Home staging can be more
challenging than home design, as it's often limited to a very specific budget.
Area rugs San Diego are one of the best tools within the home staging
company's arsenal, and they can be used for staging in a variety of ways.
Colors: Using Rugs
to Influence First Impressions
Bright colors make rooms look larger, while dark colors make rooms look
cozier. But that's not all. A color palette is very important: bright colors
look modern and cheery while more subdued colors may look elegant and
sophisticated. Some colors such as yellow or orange can seem alarming or
off-putting, depending on the audience. Rugs can be used to tie together a
variety of color themes, making the room more cohesive.
Patterns: Using
Rugs to Complete a Theme
A single rug with an intricate pattern can quickly make a room feel
complete. By using a heavily patterned rug as a design tool, a home staging
company can quickly and easily imbue a room with a specific style. Simpler
patterns (or none at all) area ideal for rooms that already have other focal
points, such as throw pillows. Simpler rugs can also help in making a room look
larger,.
Size: Using Rugs to
Affect Perception
When an area rug has become the focal point of a room, it can affect how
large that room is perceived to be. A larger area rug may make the room look
smaller -- to a point. But once an area rug becomes wall-to-wall, it can
actually make a room appear larger. This is especially true if the rug is a
similar color to the walls. Meanwhile, smaller rugs can make cozier rooms feel
a little larger, especially when paired with just one or two items of deftly
selected furnishings.
Placement: Using
Rugs to Define Space
Rugs can easily be placed to define areas of a room. Home staging companies
use this technique to show prospective buyers the value and potential of a room
-- value and potential that often could not be seen in an empty space. An area
rug can be used to separate family rooms from dining rooms or dining rooms from
kitchens. Apart from area rugs, other items that a home staging company may find useful are throw pillows, draperies and lighting.
With the right accent pieces
and a solid lighting system, virtually any room can be made to look fit for
royalty.
