The Budget Casa

The Budget Casa brings you links from around the web on what’s hot for your home:

~ Hoping a new area rug will add some punch to a room? Marianne Rohrlich of the NY Times has put together a slideshow of some of the season’s hottest finds, and several of them work even when you’re decorating on a budget (view slideshow here)

~ A trip to any home improvement store may leave you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices available when it comes to carpet. The people over at BobVila.com have managed to make it a little easier. By looking at whether you’re going for a formal or casual look, how much you want to spend, and how much traffic you get, they can help you choose the perfect carpet for your home (read article here)

~ Choosing the perfect area rug can be even more difficult than choosing wall-to-wall. Lowe’s can help you choose the perfect pattern, size, and colors to fit any room (read article here)