Rugs are one of the best ways to add some flair and sophistication to any space in your home, both the floors and walls alike. Rugs also add an air of luxury.
Rugs can also help draw the eye to your furniture and collections. A rug placed beneath a coffee table or in front of a fireplace will draw people’s attention directly to these special features.
1. Create a focal point
One of the cornerstones of interior design is creating a focal point in every room, as without it, a room would appear empty and lifeless.
Focal points can range from fireplaces and large windows, to furniture placement, decor choices and color selection. Once you identify a focal point in your decor, use other elements of decoration to enhance and support it.
Rugs are an effective way of adding an eye-catching focal point in any room, offering many different sizes and colors that can stand out against other decor. Placed beneath an antique piece of furniture such as a coffee table, they create an instant eye-catcher.
Rugs can also be an excellent way to bring attention to architectural features like fireplaces or mantles, such as their stonework. Furthermore, rugs may even make an attractive accent under a classic antique coffee table.
2. Add a pop of color
Decorated rugs are an easy and stylish way to add color and define areas within a room.
Make a statement and draw the eye of everyone in your space by selecting a rug with an eye-catching design and vibrant hues that makes an impactful statement. A rug like this will bring much-needed vibrancy into any space!
For a subtler approach, consider selecting a neutral-colored rug with an intricate border pattern – it will add texture without making your room seem overcrowded or disorganized.
Another effective way of adding color is with the help of an eye-catching rug with unique texture – anything from shag rugs to handwoven tapestries can do the trick.
3. Add texture
Textured decor can add depth and dimension to any space. From smooth marble surfaces to rougher materials such as leather and jute, adding texture can transform your decor and make your space seem more sophisticated.
Texture can help give your home an inviting atmosphere, such as by adding soft wool rugs into any living room space for example.
Rugs can serve as great accent pieces in various rooms of your home. A long runner rug would look beautiful under your dining table.
Use plants to add texture and visual interest to any room in your home by including them as decorative features. From aloe plants that bloom brightly to winter blooming wisteria vines, plants provide visual interest that brings life and texture into any space.
Use different kinds of rugs as part of your winter decor is an effective way to add warmth and coziness while still maintaining modern appeal in your home. Layer multiple types and colors together for an appealing textured winter theme in your space.
4. Add warmth
Use rugs in creative ways to add style and comfort to your home decor, such as adding one to the living room to instantly make it cozier.
Place a rug beneath a large sofa to add warmth and comfort, as well as armchairs or dining tables, for an enhanced finished look in any room.
Textured rugs can add depth and dimension to a space. Opting for one with high pile or fringed ends will bring life and depth into any room.
Selecting a rug that complements the furniture and other elements in the room is an effective way to complete your decor.
If you have older-style wooden wall paneling, pair it with a brown rug for an eclectic vibe. Or try matching modern wall paneling with traditional rugs.
