Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Kids Rugs: Educational Flooring Accessories


Author: Fem Mascenon



Kids Rugs are becoming a necessity and essential accessory for children. They can be placed in the bedroom, playroom, den, patio deck or in the outside playground where kids interact. Teachers also appreciate the functionality of kids rugs in classrooms. Wherever you place them underneath a table or bed, these home fixtures add fun and excitement. With a wide hodgepodge of captivating designs, colors and graphics, the rugs' theme or motif can be a dramatic source of fantasies and imaginary visions to a child.

As a parent, you want your children to nurture their imagination by surrounding them with a world of colors, designs and shapes. This is possible by creating an exploratory and educational theme in their bedroom and playroom. Educational videos, DVD movies, cartoons, murals, artworks, books, paintings, toys including children's area rugs are some tools kids adore.

What is nice about the rugs is that they are multi-tasking decors. Choose rugs that are hypoallergenic and insulators and can withstand roughness when children play on them. Resiliency is a property nylon made rugs has. They are also flame and stain resistant. Their task is to protect the floor or carpet. Rugs serve as an educational area where kids gets inspired, excited, study, play games, learn, have fun, eat ice cream, relax, take a nap and enjoy watching TV programs.

These area rugs come in different sizes, shapes, colors, designs and theme. Rug manufacturers who specialize in children's rugs have hundreds of themes ranging from sports, nature, alphabets, animals, flowers, music, planets, numbers, cartoon characters, superheroes, maps, etc. You just name it and they have it. If you prefer a customized rug with your kids' names printed and some kind of layout and design scheme, these manufacturers can do it for you. Make sure that the rugs you pick match and blend with the color and style of the room and its décor.

In choosing the type and quality of rugs for kids, one rugs manufacturer in the internet recommends not the high, thick carpet or rug pile because of its cushioning. "A lower pile is the more appropriate rug because of a flatter surface for children's play. It won't get in the way of pulling toys, zooming trucks and playing catch", according to its top executive. "Also, dirt from various sources is a bigger consideration in kids' rooms. A lower carpet pile makes cleaning and vacuuming easier and more thorough. A pile height of less than about 1/3 of an inch or so is a great choice for rooms where children play. As an added bonus, shorter pile heights generally also increase a rug's durability. "

So take all factors into consideration in picking different kids rugs. Purchase multiple rugs if your budget can afford and choose the right time when sales up to 60% discount are being offered by offline and online stores.



Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/interior-design-articles/kids-rugs-educational-flooring-accessories-4642557.html


About the Author



My name is Betina Alexis and I thoroughly research and write about cheap area rugs. Please visit my site at http://www.braidedovalrug.com/ to learn more about different types of rugs and how to create your own unique shapes and designs.

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