Using Area Rugs Effectively in Home Staging

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.