Modern rugs are a great way to add a new look to any room. Like art, rugs reflect your taste, style, and current trends. Choosing the right rug can introduce a whole new element of design into your space and help to unify the look of a room.

Hardwood flooring has become an increasingly popular choice in all styles of homes. Rugs offer an excellent complement to hardwood floors, adding a hint of color and pattern while still letting the beauty of the wood show unlike carpeting. Rugs also offer protection for your floors and make a great choice in high traffic areas.

Rugs offer a great decorating solution anywhere. Their effect on style is big, yet rugs can easily be moved making them a great choice for renters and other temporary spaces. Rugs can decorate an apartment or house, as well as offices and retail spaces. Change the look as often as your mood by adding new rugs or moving them to different rooms.

Decorating your home with a stylish rug is not only easy, but it's also affordable. Choosing a great modern rug is an inexpensive, yet effective alternative to decorating your home with expensive artwork. Like art though, rugs are available in a variety of styles with something to suit every taste. For example, a pop-art inspired rug will give your home the same look and feel as a similar and much more costly piece of art.

Not only are rugs affordable in comparison to other dcor options, but the least costly rugs are often make the best choices. Less expensive rugs are often made of synthetic materials, making them easy to clean and a great solution for highly trafficked areas.

Modern rugs come in a variety of sizes and styles. Popular shapes include rectangular rugs and round rugs. Styles include modern, nature-inspired, retro, geometric, shag rugs and more. There are even kids rugs with fun designs that are perfect for children's' rooms.

A great variety of designer rugs are also available, with designs from great talents like Verner Panton, Henzel, Karim Rashid, and more. Other popular brands of modern rugs include Chandra, Cha Cha Supermarket, and Bowron of New Zealand. Rugs can have as much of an effect on a space as a piece of art, so consider one from your favorite designer.