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Choosing an area rug for your classroom

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Carpets are often found in our homes however, they can be an ideal method of adding design and color to an educational setting. Alongside the comfort and ease of walking on carpets, the carpets in your classroom could serve many purposes and help you maximize the use of the space inside your school. Learn more about six reasons why you should consider using carpets in your classroom’s decor.

Carpets can improve Your Classroom

Certain classes have hard floors while others have carpets However, the great thing is you are able to install carpet on both surfaces. Carpets are available in a wide assortment of shapes, sizes and colors that will match the theme of your classroom and students’ age.

Class Reunions

If you’re bringing your students together to circle and you’re planning to circle them, teaching rugs in the spot where they will be meeting could be a good anchor. Students won’t be concerned about the best place to sit or spread out wide since the rug is the point of departure while the edges act as a designated area for them to sit.

Flexible Seating

For teachers that prefers not to set up strict assigned seats and prefers to move along with the pace throughout the school day rugs can be an ideal place for children to relax. Carpets don’t take up much space and can provide a comfy cushion that students can sit on or lie down on over. Put different colored carpets around the room, to act as seating spots for specific events.

Reducing Noise

Walls and floors can be prone be echoed when there’s lots of noise in a crowded class. To reduce the sound and make the space feel more peaceful, even in the chaos, you can consider the use of a Carpet. Rugs can help reduce noise by absorbing sound instead of scattering it.

Fewer slips

If the weather is threatening damp floors, a carpet is safer and more comfortable to walk on than a floor made of tiles. Tiles and wood can become slippery in wet conditions and rugs are the ideal way to decrease the amount of accidents and slips during periods of snow or rain throughout the year.

Warm & Cozy

Carpets can also be used in an extremely neutral-colored space (tan white, gray, or gray) and provide it with an inviting and warm feel. The soft surface helps reduce sound and is easy in walking.

Bright and vibrant

One of the greatest aspects of laying a carpet is choosing the style and colors that complement your personal style. There are carpets of different patterns and colors that can transform the ordinary classroom and make it appear more inviting and more comfortable. Make use of your school’s theme or color scheme as a reference when choosing the right rug to make the space more attractive.