Kids Area Rugs
When deciding how to decorate your child’s room, decisions include paint color and texture, wallpaper or borders and a character theme. Luckily, "pulling it all together" to complete the look may be as simple as adding a kids area rug to the room.
Versatility of Kids Area Rugs
Area rugs are a great addition to a child's room. The perfect rug can add that splash of color needed to offset the glare of a white or neutral wall. Area rugs save on the expense of decorating a room in a theme or character that the child will outgrow. The rug becomes the main focal point. Paint color and wallpaper can add a fun flare to the room, but remain consistent enough to grow with the child. A princess area rug can be rolled up and replaced with one that has the latest Disney Channel star. A funky colorful mosaic rug can be put down during the teenage years with simple accessories to compliment the child’s style - all the while leaving the basic design and color of the room unchanged.
Kids Area Rugs - Choices
Area rugs come in a variety of design choices. For boys, rugs that mimic a racetrack or a railroad station provide hours of fun while they race their cars, trucks and trains. An imaginary treasure hunt on a rug where X marks the spot or a jungle theme is perfect for an afternoon safari. Girls can tend to their dolls on a dollhouse rug, invite their friends over for a game of hopscotch or play with their bears at the teddy bear playground. There are not only fun adventure rugs but educational ones as well. Rugs with the alphabet, numbers and colors are a great tool for getting a head start on school. For older children, science and geography rugs are decorative and interesting.
Shopping for Your Kids Area Rugs
Low cut pile or a 100% nylon rug is the best choice for a child's room. Trains, cars and trucks will easily roll and toys will not get stuck or pull out pieces of the carpet. Easy clean up and stain resistance are also easier with a lower pile rug. Most children’s area rugs have serged edges and that is an important feature. A serged edge gives the rug a nice finish and will prevent fraying. Look for a class one fire rating. This rating meets classroom and government guidelines and is a smart choice for the home.
Considering an area rug for a child room is a creative, fun and affordable means to decorate. Area rugs create an exciting daily adventure or fun learning experience for the child. The durability and cost savings compared to redecorating a room through the years is great option for the parent.