Do You Need An Area Rug on Solid Surface Flooring?

When it comes to renovating we often go for the materials, surfaces and designs that have clean lines, are elevated, and are easy to care for. When attempting to determine the best path to take when looking at flooring, many of us opt for solid surface flooring because it looks neat and is easy to clean. There are options for hardwood, laminate, and even vinyl that can serve well in many different types of homes.

However what might look the best and also be the easiest to care for is not always the most comfortable. While we at Thoughtful Misfit tend to favor a more minimalist look, we also favor feeling at home within our own space. For example, while solid flooring might not be as comfortable as carpet, placing the right, beautiful rug atop can soften a hard floor. So in a way, you get the best of both worlds. But aside from feeling great under your feet, there are a ton of other benefits to adding a surface rug over your hard floors.

Room Insulation

Room insulation can mean several things. If you’re worried about coldness with your solid surface flooring, an area rug can help immensely.

Noise Reduction

Sound tends to rebound off of firm surfaces. If you have some boisterous children, you may find that your spaces echo excessively. An area rug will absorb sound waves and prevent them from bouncing from surface to surface. It can help dampen everyday sounds from music, the television, or even beloved albeit loud, barking dogs.

Warmer Feel

Many of us are concerned with the heat that our homes lose through the floor when we forego carpeting. The addition of an area rug can offer warm insulation while still allowing you to explore various hard flooring options.

Cleaner Home

The past one and a half years have made us all hyper-aware of the spread of germs. Though carpet offers substantial comfort, its fibrous materials can hold microbes, dust, and dirt after years of use.

Allergy Relief

Those particles that become trapped in carpeting can cause severe allergic reactions or keep you constantly sniffling. Ditch the carpet for an area rug and solid surface floor so you can clean your home with ease.

Maintain Cleanliness

Rugs themselves are simpler to clean than carpets because you can shake them and sometimes throw them in washing machines. Our households should be sanctuaries from all the dangers of the world. Being able to control the cleanliness of that environment better can help put our minds at ease.

Easy Changes

One of the best things about using area rugs is that you can switch them out for any reason at any time. There’s no need to call a professional to come by and make adjustments. With lots of design and material options, the style possibilities with rugs are plentiful.

Style Alterations

As we grow as individuals, our tastes organically change and it’s a bonus when we can adjust our decor with our shifting preferences. Since we’re spending more time at home recently, we’ve been staring at the styling choices we’ve made in our rooms more than usual. Changing the area rug to meet new décor needs is easy to and can make a huge impact. You can even try layering a few rugs for a look that’s unique to your house.

Replacement Needed

Simply, put, surface rugs are easier to swap that all of your flooring Sometimes things happen to our floors. A well-lived-in home is never truly safe from the damages that can occur due to food, drinks, mud, and other substances. If you have young children and pets, messes are inevitable. Change out your area rug with minimal cost or opposition.

So when is it time to change our your surface rug? Here’s a quick reference for telltale signs that it’s time to replace your area rug so you won’t struggle with when to remove it.