Rugs for Decoration
Rugs can divide the room’s space visually into areas or functions. The dining, living and bedroom areas may be designated by rugs placed judiciously in a large room. The various elements of the room can be unified by a large rug, or by a common pattern, color or design in the various rugs used. Rugs with patterns can be more easily harmonized with the other room elements than those with solid colors.
Putting different rugs together in a single room can give any room a distinctly unique look. Although there is no hard and fast rule when trying to achieve the coordinated look with different area rugs there are a few general rules that will hold you in good stead. Floral designs that contrast nicely with geometric patterns; ‘busy’ patterns may blend well with simpler patterns and large patterns could complement small ones.
If you want the furniture to be the focal point of the room, it is important the colors of the rug’s patterns should complement the color of the furniture. Various patterns may be mixed if they are of the same general colors. In other words, subsume the rug’s visual projection to that of the furniture.
If your focal point is the area rug itself you can use bright colors or large busy patterns to allow the rug to stand out.
If a fireplace is the focal point use a rug that is subdued in color and pattern so it will not distract from the fireplace. Remember, if more than one element or item compete to be the focal point, the room’s harmony may be unbalanced and it will generate an unpleasant ambience. Only one element should be ‘busy’ in decorating a space.
There are other ideas to decorating with rugs:
1.) Light colored rugs make a room feel more spacious; darker colors or patterns make the room more cozy or warm.
2.) Experiment with round, oblong, hexagonal and octagonal rug shapes. They may imbue flair and unique elegance to your space or room’s floor.
3.) Consider using fringes on the edges of your rugs. Be sure to carefully vacuum around them so you don’t ruin the rug or the vacuum.
4.) Try using worn out rugs to create pillows for your sofa. Add some tassels on the corners in order to style it up.
5.) Rugs are not just for floors; add a sense of flair to your walls by taking or nailing a colorful rug to the wall. You can easily sew a loop along the edge of the rug add a window rod and attach to window brackets.
Decorating with rugs can give life to a dull room. Use the rugs to make a statement or to instantly change the look of a room.
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