When you are looking to add some flare or sophistication to your dining room, or to other areas of your house, you may be surprised to hear the current favorite of the design community are black area rugs. This maybe something you haven’t considered because this color is often considered to be dark and unattractive when used in the home. But it can also be modern and when, used in a light space, need not end up making the room appear dingy. This is especially the case where small carpets are concerned since, these items are used to accent rather than define the color of the room. Also, you are not limited to rugs of a solid color. You can choose ones that simply have black outlines, patterns or areas within them. (more…)