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Real Estate Advertorial Finding the perfect rug for your home Dear Debbie; We have just installed beautiful oak hardwood throughout our main floor in- cluding the kitchen and hallway. Now we are in the market for an area rug for the living room and wonder about size. Are there rules that we should follow? Thank you. -- Jennie Dear Jennie; An area rug is a special feature. Con- sider it as art on the floor. Whether a time- honoured pattern or a modern graphic print, its presence brings energy and in- terest to a room. Consider what mood you'd like to capture. If you already have your furniture that will have some bear- ing on your choice. If there is patterned upholstery on the sofa and chairs then a neutral carpet, either plain or one with minimal or monotone pattern is a good choice to balance and complement your setting. The rug should also harmonize with the tones of the oak floor. Size is an important factor; if the rug is too small for the room it will look forlorn. Rules differ depending on the room's size and if you have an open floor plan. The rug should anchor the seating arrangement, which means that at least the front feat of the sofa and chairs are resting on it. Along with the size of your rug, there is more to consider. Pile height and style are an important part of your decision. A low pile rug is conducive to a space that gets lots of traffic. There are many choices at differing price ranges, from dhurries and orientals to popular sisal, natural and synthetic weaves. Tightly wo- ven short fibers are durable and vacuum easily. High pile carpets feel soft and in- viting underfoot, a good selection for a den or bedroom where a cozier feeling is welcome. Written by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Email decorating questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. DEBBIE TRAVIS House to Home in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 18 ,2 02 1 | 18 This report is courtesy of Fortun8 Real Estate Marketing.Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract.Copyright © 2021 Move-up Homebuyers Beware: Free Report Reveals How to Save Thousands oakville - A new report has just been released which identifies the 6 most common and costly mistakes that homebuyers make when moving to a larger home. Unlike the experience of buying a first home,when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to understand these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you also have to sell your present home at exactly the right time in order to avoid either the financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad, the dilemma of having no place to live during the gap between closings. In answer to this issue, Industry Insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled "6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home." These six strategies will help you make informed choices before you put your home on the market in anticipation of moving to a larger home. To order a FREE Special Report, visit https://www.awesomegtahomes.com/trade_up or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-855-720- 4937 and enter 2407. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out what you need to know to make your move-up to a larger home worry-free and without complication. STEVE PAIKIN FROM TVO'S THE AGENDA Democracy is fragile. That's the thinking behind the Toronto Star and TVO partnership, The Democracy Agenda - an in-depth look at threats facing democracy here and abroad. Tune into TVO tonight @ 8pm or 11pm ET Stream on tvo.org