Tips for Decorating with Rugs

A rug may be the one thing your room is missing to spice things up. While interior decor combines many attributes, how you choose to blend in a rug will change everything either for the better or for worse.

When you add a rug, you add depth, warmth, an anchor and a layer that makes a room feel like home. Many people are accustomed to using mats for the floor, but you can always throw in a rug on the walls, seats, bed and a day bed.

There are also absolutely no limits when it comes to the rooms that need rugs. Traditionally, you will find one in the table room and sometimes the bedroom. However, once you know how to blend in different carpets, you can even add then in the bath, the kitchen and dining room.

The one thing you need to keep in mind despite which room you decide to add a rug is that different rugs blend differently. Therefore, you need to be smart in how you layer them out. Here are ten tips that will come in handy when you are decorating with rugs.

Consider the Colour

Colours play out differently depending on your desired outcome. Dull and dark colours help a room look smaller while bright colours bring out an enlarging effect. If your room seems small, you can go for bright colours to help the space look more expansive. Avoid the urge to blend colours all the time.

While this is usually an easy way to get it right, it tends to make the room look artificial as well. Nature does not blend colours all the time so try searching for a colour that may not precisely blend but somehow give you a sense of art and uniqueness.

Use More Than One

Blending different rugs in a room is not a new trend in home and décor. However, not many people are accustomed to this, especially in modern-day decors. But who said you have to follow the trend always? The good thing about blending different rugs in one room is that you get the opportunity to play with different patterns.

Although you do not want to crush, you definitely want it to look unique and have a vibrant statement. You can maintain the same pattern for decorated rugs but stick to the colour pallet. Else, you can go for one plain and another detailed. Also, be mindful of which corner you place each of these pieces to make sure they complement the rest of the items in the room.

Choosing Rug Sizes

Too often, you will find a room with a rug that is too small. This can make everything else lose its scale. While any size can work in different settings, try to go for a rug that sits on your space adequately. A carpet will set the ground for other things that rest on the same so try to make it as complement-able as possible.

Employing Different Materials

Mostly you will find rugs made of wool. However, viscose and synthetics also work quite well on many floors. If it is a question on your budget, wool will definitely cost more than synthetics. While silk is another doable choice, viscose is an excellent replacement for this since it has a silky feeling with a wool-like layer. It is also quite comfortable when speaking from the pocket.

You can find different grades of wool depending on which animal it was harvested. If you can get one from young and healthy animals, the better. There is also a difference between live and dead wool as the live one has a smoother texture.

Warm It Up

Other than a great layering and finish, rugs are incredible for keeping a room warm. They can also bring in the softening touch to hard floors like tiles and wood. In areas where winter is quite harsh, an excellent warm carpet will come in handy. Think about how heavily warm you want a room to feel. This will help when you are choosing materials as well.

Rugs on the Wall

Another way to make a room feel warm and also add an edging effect is by using a rug on the walls. If you are someone who likes the Caribbean kind of feel in your space, this will also help play that out. Think of what statement you want to make on your wall and which angle the rug will fall when picking out a wall rug. The size will count as well. A rectangular carpet always works fabulously in this case.

Test Before You Pick

No one wants to purchase anything only to find that it was the wrong item. This is what you risk happening when you buy a rug that you haven't verified if it applies well with your room. If you have an interior décor consultant to help you out, such mistakes may be avoided easily. However, if you are doing it yourself, always ask the store about the return policy. Such consultations will help you play safely in case you chose a rug that ends up not bringing the effect you hoped for.

Don’t Pick it Last

Another mistake that many make is choosing the rug last. Remember that your carpet is a very virtual item in your room. Some people will notice it before they consider the seats or walls. When you are looking to renovate your space, whether it is a new home or you want to make some changes, always consider the rug as well. It might help dictate the kind of walls you get, your colour choice plus also seats and their design.

When Shopping

Shopping for rugs can be hard and comfortable at the same time. It highly depends on how you go about it and what you bring along. Never forget your paint chips, flooring samples and fabric swatches. They will help you coordinate rightly. Also, take photos of your room in general, including windows, walls and where the door is situated. This will help you have a physical feel of how different rugs will look in your room. Also, with such accompaniments, you will make it easier for consultants and salespeople to recommend something worthwhile.

One more thing, do not forget the measurements! Your eyes may be accurate but actual measurements are less risky.

Update as Often as You Like

Who said you had to stick with one rug for the rest of your life? Did you know you could change your carpets as often as you felt like? In fact, it is healthy to do so since it helps lighten up your world in a way that everyone around you will enjoy. You can change your pillows as well when making a rug change to bring about a more notable difference.

To Wrap it Up

Every undertaking to spice up a room takes some time, so make sure you give yourself enough time when looking for a rug that will fit right. Also, consider saturating your mind wilt a lot of images on how different rugs play out in different rooms. This will be a good inspiration. Finally, keep it simple but do not filter out the glam.

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