Rugs for Decoration
There are so many ways that you can use a rug to make a statement. If a room is too large a rug can be used to separate several areas to have several unique areas. Use different colors, styles, and sizes to make the statement you want to make.
Each room should have its own distinct look and feel. In home decor, opposites attract. For example, floral designs go great with solid colors that are stable. Use small patterns to compliment large patterns.
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 however, you’d like the rug to be the point of focus, you should make sure the rug has a bold design or pattern, but only if the furniture’s color is solid and/or subdued. If the furniture’s colors are pronounced, the rug’s pattern can be of contrasting color to set it off differently from the furniture but the general color should still complement that of the furniture. The color will be the unifying element in the room’s decoration.
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.) If you want a warm look you can use dark colors or pattern. If you want a light color use light colored rugs to make the room spacious feeling.
2.) Try different shaped rugs; oval, round, hexagon, octagon, and more. Each shape takes on a different look.
3.) You may want to try using fringes on rugs to give it an oriental flair. Avoid grabbing these fringes in your vacuum.
4.) Turn your worn out rugs into sofa pillows and add some style with tassels on the corners.
5.) Hang up rugs on the wall to give your wall a great look. Sew a loop along the edge of the rug and then add a window rod. Attach the window brackets and hang up your rug.
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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