Hardwood floors need covering

Our living room has ceased to be a place for "living." It has taken on more of a home for misfit furniture. The hardwood floor by the window has been ruined by our golden retrievers' nails. The blinds have also been taken down a time or two from their excitement of seeing their four-legged friends walking by. Please help to make this a room we can all enjoy again!

Design by Rugport

• Budget: $3,500

This is a nice space - it just needs to have some personality. Oriental rugs are like pieces of art when you look at them, providing the joy of everlasting beauty. Adding Oriental rugs to your space is an easy way to bring a dull room to life. The glamour of a handmade Oriental rug made of 100 percent wool pile, silk or combination of both, will add warmth to your room and is easy to maintain. The rugs last for decades, and hold value, if maintained well.

Suggestions:

• Adding the right size area rug to this space will help it to feel more inviting and offer protection to the hardwood. We suggest a 9-by-12-foot rug.

• Work with the existing room color as it is a nice, neutral palette. Look to the Oriental rug to add the color using cooler tones with a less busy pattern. The goal is to have the right size and color, which will help to balance the room and make it more welcoming.