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.
Every room is an individual room so it should be decorated that way. If you use floral designs you should compliment it with warm colors or cool solid colors. If you use small patterns compliment them with large patterns to tame them down.
Decide on your focal point. If a piece of furniture is your focal point then try using an area rug with warm neutral colors that help to compliment your furniture and not stand out.
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.
Other ideas in using rugs for decorating a room include:
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.) Turn your worn out rugs into sofa pillows and add some style with tassels on the corners.
5.) A colorful rug may also make a good wall decoration. Tack or nail it to the wall, or sew loops at a long edge, run a window rod through them, and attach the rod to a pair of window brackets. You will make only two holes in the wall and the rug will hang straighter also.
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.
When decorating with rugs all the experts agree that it is essential to use quality area rugs. And as discussed here one of the most popular types is the round braided rugs.
