Aside from introducing a pop of color to a room, area rugs add warmth and texture to bare hardwood floors. Take this design, for example, It's 1.5'' pile height invites guests to sink their toes in and stay awhile to relax. Mingled hues of black and white set the tone for a contemporary living room. Hand-tufted from polyester, this design should be vacuumed regularly. A rug pad is recommended.