Why Are Oriental Rugs Important? What Are Their Benefits?

Oriental rugs are known for their ornate designs, superb craftsmanship, and their value that improves with age as well as wear, but have you ever thought the other reasons why Oriental rugs are so important in home décor?

What is it about Oriental rugs that push them so special, and what are some of the benefits of holding one, other than their decorative value?

Provide Exceptional Warmth

If you have hardwood floors, you know how cold they can sense when you walk barefoot. Placing an Oriental rug over your hardwood floor will help keep your feet warm and also keep the room insulated from chills. The best Oriental rugs are made from wool or silk, both of which provide excellent warmth that will keep you and your family warm. Wool works better for this particular goal, but silk wears well and helps retain heat too.

Create A Focal Point In The Room

If your home is furnished with fairly simple furniture, an Oriental rug can help anchor these pieces and obtain an unexpected pop of color that will liven up the room. Because Oriental rugs are woven with a multitude of colors that tend to work well with other elements of furniture, your rug will be the showpiece of the room it’s in, so long as the colors meld well with the furniture. 

Divide A Room Beautifully

Using dividers to break up a large room into smaller spaces will do the job but the result can look cramped and unsightly. Placing rugs to divide the space instead, helps you achieve your desired look without crowding the space. Instead, the rugs act as beautiful boundaries for each space.

Add Colorful Art To Blank Walls

Smaller Oriental rugs or rugs with a small yet unique shape make delightful wall hangings, which is superior to any paint job or fancy frame you could ever imagine. 

Fill Up An Empty Space Or Cover Up Faulty Flooring

Large bare areas can create your home look cold and uninviting but buying furniture just to fill up the empty areas can work out to be an expensive undertaking.