Todays area rugs are very user friendly because they are made ultra durable.  Those specifically classified as Indoor/Outdoor rugs are the winners.  They have  brilliant colors and patterns. and are  soft to the touch.

Use them in a family room, bathroom, patio or deck.   Area rugs can be the focal point of your room.   A 2.6’x8′ Runner  in the kitchen protects the  tile or wood.

The secret to a clean floor:  Place an area rug outside each doorway before entering your home.

Update your  wall-to-wall carpet with an area rug and proper pad on top.   This will add color and a new texture.