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Wall-to-wall carpeting is no longer ‘in’ these days; now, it’s all about showing some floor, while dressing things up with area rugs. The benefits of an area rug are numerous. For one, they will add a layer of comfort, both to your look and underfoot (especially helpful on cold nights!). Secondly, they help define different areas of your space, drawing attention to, for example, your dining table and dining chairs, or your sofa and coffee table. They also act as an anchor in these spaces, because sometimes bare floors can leave furniture looking a bit floaty. In addition, they double as sound control, muffling the sound of feet moving across a room, as well as absorbing music and TV sounds so they don’t carry beyond your room. 

They’re also fun: they’re another way of bringing colour, pattern and style into your space – like art for your floors. Of course, if you have beautiful floors, you may not want to cover them up with rugs, and that’s fine too. But the majority of Hong Kong homes have flooring that’s nothing to write home about, and this is where area rugs can add value.