The Right Area Rug for You

by Karlie Henson on March 24, 2009

A rug can give your room a fresh new look. You can create the best look without costing you a fortune. Rugs are the best look for any room and can mean immediate results.

In order to get the best look out of a rug decide if your dcor is traditional English or Victorian. The rug that you choose should highlight the colors used in your theme. If you go with an antique look you want to find a Persian Oriental rug made from quality manufacturers. There are several different types to choose from. Hooked Victorian rugs are hooked and they offer a older antique look. You want to find floral rug patterns to look the best with this style.

Antique Oriental area rugs and Aubussons are a good choice for other dcor styles. Any old world style of design is will be complemented by an Oriental. French country looks are very popular and can be highlighted with an antique area rug as the focal point.

Some styles work better in homes with a more modern look. This modern design includes a minimal amount of furniture and just a few must have accessories. Geometric shapes are what is seen the most. You can also find an area rug like shag rugs, flat carpet style rugs, sisal rugs, and more. Try using solid colors or patterns that are bright in color so the attention will center to that part of the room.

High tech rooms also can also benefit from shag, sisal or carpet style rugs. These manufactured rugs are precise which is what is needed in a high tech room.

Hook rugs, rag rugs, and sailcloth rugs are one of most adjustable rugs to fit into any style. They are elegant as well as chic and stylish. These are American country design and they include patterns that are floral, pastel solid, or trompe l’oeil.

Arts and crafts design or Mission design requires a spare William Morris type of rug. The abstract elements found in this style of rug plays off the wooden angles of arts and crafts and Mission styles.

With ethnic and eclectic dcor you can go wild when choosing an area rug. Look for fun prints such as zebra or leopard that coordinate with the color scheme of your room.

You may want to choose a different textured rug such as sisal, coir, or nubby dhurries. You can incorporate a wild look into your decore by using the designs that bring out these looks. Make your guests attention go to your room instantly.

A lot of homes are going with a Mexican design or South American design. This is using earth tones as well as geometric and striped patterns

It is also important to remember that the term eclectic means you can basically do what you want. You are not cornered with one particular design style and can let your imagination run wild.

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