5 Tips For Buying the Perfect Area Rug

While some of us gravitate toward bright colors and crazy patterns, Kara reminds us that sometimes less is more when it comes to an area rug. She said, "Natural-fiber rugs can be a great neutral base for simple, casual design styles. They are inexpensive and easy to work into any room."

Kara noted, though, that this type of material does have some downsides. She explained, "they won't be soft to the touch, though, for little kids' feet, and once they are stained, they are difficult to clean."