Discover seven quick and easy ways to hide spots on your carpet or rug. These simple solutions will add style to your home and save you the cost of replacing a damaged carpet or rug.
Use an area rug to conceal spots near your sofa. Build your seating group around the sofa, rug and coffee table. Area rugs also help unify the seating area and give the room a finished look.
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Add a magazine basket. Or a decorative basket of dried flowers. Both are perfect for hiding small spots on carpet.
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Put a decorative box or chest over the spot. It can double as a coffee or end table and give you added storage space. Find unique pieces at estate sales, consignment shops or antique stores.
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Make a skirted table. Top it with a lovely lamp and a few accessories. You get the added bonus of storage space under the table.
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Plant a tree in a handsome container. This is an ideal way to hide a carpet spot near the corner of a room. If you do not have a green thumb, buy a beautiful artificial tree.
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Toss floor pillows over the spot. These big, plump pillows come in a wide range of colors and textures to compliment most decor. They'll give you added seating space and style.
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Buy a large ottoman. It can be used in almost any location. Put a tray on the ottoman and it double as a table. Remove the tray and you have extra seating.