The rugs are a dirt trapper and require more work than tile or textured laminate/wood tiles. Real wood is nice but we are in wet, humid Florida, not back home. I would replace the rugs with textured wood laminate tiles as are used in many of the newer homes. The texture reduces the noise in your home. Rugs do this also. Flat tile bounces noise more. Go to various model homes and you will see.
I like interest in my home and having light tile in the active rooms and warm textured 'Florida' wood (laminate) floor in the bedrooms should not hurt the value. If you have visitors with allergies or asthma, they will appreciate your work. Your home will smell nicer and be easier to clean.
I use would area rugs in the bedrooms as needed for comfort and warmth. Some firms will pick them up and clean them for you or you can pitch them every few years and find a sale.
Have fun with your home and enjoy.
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