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6 Fun Facts on Why Every Home Needs A Rug

• 25 May 2018
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• 2 Min Read
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• By Jaipur Rugs

From absorbing sounds to reducing insulation costs, carpets are a home's stylish and pragmatic soul. Whether to add warmth to a marble floor or style a hardwood one, area rugs come with many advantages for your living space.

After a long day, nothing feels cozier than sinking your toes in a soft and lush rug. For today's sophisticated consumer, a rug is more than just an ornamental home décor item; it is an accent with great utility value. Whether to add warmth to a marble floor or style a hardwood one, area rugs have many advantages for your living space.

Helps in noise reduction:

One of the biggest advantages of using floor rugs is their ability to absorb sound instead of hardwood flooring, which reflects the noise. A boon for a home with children, the thicker the rug, the more muffled the sound will be. A thick rug will also lead to echo reduction. Natural fibers such as wool and jute absorb not only the pitter-patter of feet but also sound emissions that filter in from the street and neighbouring homes. Our collection of hand-knotted rugs is perfect to keep your rooms quiet.
 

Acts as thermal insulators:

Turn down the heating and save on utility bills with carpets that function as natural heat insulators. Thanks to their superior heat-trapping abilities, carpets are much more effective than hardwood flooring in keeping a room warm. The greater the thickness of fibres and the pile strength, the greater will be the insulating effect of the area carpets. Rugs keep the temperature even throughout the year. Using a carpet is also energy efficient and an environmentally friendly choice for your home. Choose Jaipur Rugs, Biscayne's range of luxe wool rugs to keep your home warm and fresh during winter.

Protects the flooring:

There is no better way to keep your marble floor scratch-free and your hardwood floor fresh than using the best area rugs, especially in high-traffic areas. Resilient fibers such as jute or hemp are hardy options. Explore our hemp area rugs online. The Hula collection of hand-woven natural hemp rugs is sophisticated and eco-friendly, safeguarding your flooring from wear and tear.

Adds comfort underfoot:

Your home is a place to relax and unwind, and there is no better way of doing it than going barefoot at the end of the day. Our traditional pure silk rugs, the epitome of luxury, with over two million knots per rug, have been woven by master weavers. Visual delights in your home are a pleasure to touch underfoot.

Creates a focal point in a home:

A carpet adds to the visual splendour of a home, tying in different aspects of the interiors. The use of bold colors and busy designs draw the eye to the rug and can completely transform a room, such as Jaipur Rug’s stunning Lacuna collection, hand-crafted from the finest wool and silk.
 

Increases safety:

The soft cushion provided by wall-to-wall carpeting or rugs in the room of children or grandparents is invaluable for their safety. With a carpet affixed with a rug gripper, hard and slippery floors no longer pose a risk to your loved ones.

Right from absorbing sounds to reducing the cost of insulation, carpets are more than just a transformation to your living space with their bold and beautiful colors. Let us know your ideas of using a rug in the comments below!!!