Each and every space is different, some areas can use both, and in other areas is might be best to just use one or the other. Although you can use indoor area rugs and indoor carpet runners on top of wall to wall carpeting, it is becoming more common to use indoor area rugs and indoor carpet runners on hard surfaces such as wood or tile floors. The flooring industry has seen an uptick in hard surface flooring, making indoor area rugs and indoor carpet runners a great addition to your space. Specifically, the wood design style tiles are becoming more and more popular.
The U.S. demand for decorative tile is forecast to rise approximately 7 percent per year through 2017, reaching over 3 billion square feet, according to Lori Kirk-Rolley vice president of brand marketing for Dal-Tile. The article in FCW (Floor Covering Weekly) talks about how ceramic tile is gaining share in the overall flooring industry.
Below are some ideas that can help you think about the functionality of each type or rug/runner. If it makes sense to have both, we say go for it.
- Provide protection to the carpet below in a high traffic area.
- Provide softness and comfort to a wood or tile floor.
- Serve as a guide to direct foot traffic.
- Are an accent to your décor, not necessarily the focal point.
- Can complement the current color scheme of your space.
- Can tie multiple spaces together.
- Can be the focal point of the room.
- Define the space or room in an open floor plan area.
- Bring warmth into the space.
- Provide comfort to those who like to sit on the floor.
- Absorb sound pollution in the room.
- Help reduce the moving of furniture in tiled or wood floored room.
So whether you decide to do one or the other or both, take comfort in knowing you can find what you are looking for at Rug Street. If you are unable find it on our website, be sure to give us a call at (480) 635-8643, we specialize is custom size cuts.
Sources: Floor Covering Weekly