Decorating with rugs is definitely an art, not a science. If every single piece in a room is marching to the best of its own very distinctive – and very loud – drum, you’re bound to get a headache just looking at it. So the trick is finding the balance that fits your personal style best. But getting started can be daunting, what with the plethora of rug choices available, and the myriad different possibilities for using them in your home. So I’ve come up with a few tips to help guide you in your decision-making process.
Rug Color: Embrace the Blue
You don’t have to worry about perfectly matching the color of your rug to the color of your furniture or walls – unless you want to, of course. But you can also use an Uttermost Aruba Rug – Carmine to add a splash of color to an otherwise sedate room. An easy way to find an area rug that will complement a room’s decor is to look for one that has at least one color that does coordinate with some other design element in the room, for example the blue color of the Uttermost Bermuda Rug – Indigo may goes with the couch. Just have a try!
Rug Shape: Shape Up
A general rule of thumb in choosing the size of your area rug is to make it slightly smaller than the area covered by your furniture, to allow for circulation around the space. The shape of your rug should mirror the shape of your room, for example, a long narrow room with a long narrow rug. Or the shape of the furniture it’s framing, for example, a round rug underneath a round table. On behalf of a rectangle rug, the Uttermost Akbar Hand Tufted Rug is made of hand knotted wool in heavily dyed weathered rust with Egyptian blue details and taupe accents. And the heart-shaped pink rug is designed for a baby girl’s room decoration. Can’t wait to finish the nursery and add this piece?
Rug Pattern: Prints Charming
Should you go for contemporary or traditional? Solid colors or patterns? A bold geometric pattern can look jarring in a very traditionally decorated room. Just as an Uttermost Devonshire Rug – Black can look out of place in a sleek, modern room. Another point to keep in mind is that patterns hide dirt and wear better than solid colors. So you don’t have to worry about how to clean the dirt of the Uttermost Sepino Rug – Coffee Brown because it won’t be noticed easily.
Rug Material: Step Softly
When choosing an area rug, the material is arguably the most important decision you will make. In a bedroom, you may value softness above everything else. So the Uttermost Cadiz Shag Rug should be the top one as the rug is semi twisted wool cut in a high shag in shades of khaki, beige, brown and sky blue. Jute or cotton rugs are strong and stable. The Uttermost 71042 Shahpur Reversible Rug is hand woven natural jute and cotton chenille. This reversible rug in not recommended for high traffic areas as it attracts dirt easily.