Have you ever attended a rug sales in Melbourne? You know, the ones where the middle-aged couple walks around with shiny carpets from several different manufacturers, looking for that perfect addition to their living room. But what is it about this experience that is so appealing? What is it about these sales that make people feel in love with the area rug and everything it represents? Are these sales really as good as they seem? Or is there more to them than meets the eye? The most attractive feature of an area rug is the way it can liven up the drabbest rooms in the house. A dull, grey or unattractive carpet can be transformed into something cheerful and inviting by placing an area rug in the right place. A dark, unattractive floor can suddenly become welcoming with a brightly coloured or patterned rug; a bare, patchy concrete floor can look like a runway by adding some colourful rugs. Of course, there are more obvious benefits - like making a small enclosed area look bigger, or cr