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.
Each room should have its own distinct look and feel. In home dcor, 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 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 your focal point is a fireplace you want to use patterns and colors that will enhance the fireplace and not distract. You cannot have more than one element competing for the focal point. This will make the room seem unbalanced or busy.
Other ideas in using rugs for decorating a room include:
1.) Light spacious feeling rooms can be achieved by using light colors and patterns. Warm areas can be achieved by using dark colors and patterns.
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.) You may want to try using fringes on rugs to give it an oriental flair. Avoid grabbing these fringes in your 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.) 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.
Use your imagination when decorating with rugs. You can use a rug in several different ways and create a unique look every time.
