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Whether your home has floors that are inexpensive vinyl or are made from the finest hardwoods, all can benefit from having some type of colorful enhancements. While there are various types of kitchen and bath-specific oval rugs on the market, if you are the kind of person who likes to change your décor from month to month, you may be interested in purchasing a more versatile type of rug that can be used in multiple rooms.

For example, if you feel like using red rugs in your kitchen and dining areas for the December holiday months and plan on outfitting your bathroom during the summer in an Americana theme, to save closet space; you may just wish to purchase one type of rug that can be used in either room. This is an ideal situation for people looking to use seasonal décor in their dining, hutch and outside bathroom vanity areas, as in-kitchen and in-bathroom rugs, for kitchen sink, shower and toilet areas, are only intended for a specific purpose. These will have a rubberized backing on them or they will be thicker, as is the case with kitchen rugs. More general purpose rugs will usually not have restroom-intended, gripper backs on them and will be a higher quality than traditional “disposable” kitchen or bathroom rugs.

Higher-quality rugs will have a tighter weave, will be bound together more professionally and may be made of more upscale materials, such as wool. Sometimes these kinds of rugs are created by an artist, are historical re-creations, or are featured in a designer boutique. When choosing to use them from room to room, upscale rugs may have related accessories that coordinate with them such as pillows, throws or artwork. These are excellent to purchase and if possible, move from room to room as décor is relocated.

Remember, if choosing to save space by implementing this technique; be sure that rugs will be clear of water, harsh chemicals or food particles. This will ensure your rug lasts and is able to function year-round.