Living Room Rug Ideas That Can Transform The Place

Wall to wall carpets are a thing of the past. We have traded it with area rugs. These rugs add more color and vibrancy to the whole place. Living room rugs have been the most popular way to accent all the decorations. The easiest way to ramp up a living area is by adding a perfect rug which ties everything together; furniture, curtains, cushions and decorative items. While you are selecting the perfect sofa, coffee table, chandelier, and other things, you can’t undermine the importance of a decorative accent that makes your living room perfect and flawless. Living room rugs help you make a statement with less money and more impact. Broadloom is a boring and outdated option, area rugs are more practical, add more dimension, look great and can be changed more often.

Area rugs are transformative, indispensable yet fear-inducing and challenging to master. There are a lot of variables that have to be kept under consideration before zeroing on one rug. Size, texture, color, pattern, shape, price and comfort are all important and shouldn’t be ignored. Even if you select that perfect rug there is still a persistent suspicion. Will it compliment or clash with the entire setup? One wrong or expensive wrong move can bring down the whole area.

If you ask me, I consider rugs to be a portable treasure, feel secure to invest in one. You can find comfort and solace in them. They add warmth and coziness to any place and make it inviting and homely.

If you really want your living room rug to be a perfect fit, ask yourself about your lifestyle. What’s a living room for you? How do you envision it? Is this a room for glamour and vanity or comfort and pleasure? How do you plan to spend time in it? Let your lifestyle lead you. If the foot fall is heavy then go for an inexpensive option like wool, and if this room is to be observed and not touched, go for expensive finds like silks.

One more common mistake made by homeowners is that they only look at the design and color scheme of the rug but the most important and the foremost thing to look for is the size. Yes, the size of your carpet plays a pivotal part in determining the outlook of the living area. It should be synchronized with the scale of the room. Measure the area where you want to place it and not with the whole room. This will make it more standout and defined. It should be large enough to cover the conversation area like that the front legs of the furniture should be able to anchor the rug. The standard sizes are 6 X 9 feet, 8 X 10 feet or 9 X 12 feet. These are the sizes available at stores. If these sizes aren’t a perfect fit for your area, opt for a bespoke one. Just keep in mind to leave a bare space of at least 4 to 8 inches around the rug to give it room to breathe and to spell out the seating area. Oversized rugs can overburden and dwarf the area and too small in size can give an unfinished and incomplete look. The perfect fit is going to determine whether the rug is going to tie the entire look together or seem like a not well thought out place. You can cheat the scale rule by having a living room rug that has an odd shape.

Never choose the rug at the last. It’s a sizable, impactful piece that accentuates the whole area. Don’t decide it after you have put the last decorative throw pillow. When decorating the living room from the scratch, always buy the rug first. It will help to decide the color path you want to follow. With keeping these above mentioned tips you can find the perfect living room rug. Now let me give some ideas for the rugs you can opt for.

If you are a beach person, go for soft blue hues to give an oceanic vibe to the place. Soft stripes, floral design or a wavy patterned rug is best for this kind of look. Paint the walls in grey, white or beige to nail the look.

If you are not that daring to go for bright walls or ceilings, but still want to add a bit of color and activity to the living area to make it happening, go for a Boho- chic rug. It’s easier to manage bright colors, when they are placed on the floor. Choosing a patterned rug is a great way to add interest in the room. It will also help cover those nasty spills of drinks and it’s better for hiding dirt. A solid color rug is more likely to reveal these secrets. If you have a colorful room and you want to bring it a notch down, go for a natural rug, made of sisal or jute.

Another way to transform the living area with a rug is by adding layers to it. Confused? What I mean is layer rugs on top of each other to give that extra pop of color and style. Layering them in winter, will give a cozy and comfortable vibe, while in summers you can get rid of a layer or two. Also if you have a wall to wall carpet, don’t shy away from rugs. It will add boundary and playfulness to the setup. Go for a solid color base and top it off with a mud cloth dhurry. Go for contrasting textures and shapes.

A classic black and white rug is also a sure shot victory. With this monochrome rug you can add drama to the living room. Go for a graphic design, stripped, fringed or textured one. It will be a win-win situation.

Comfort is also very important; the rug should feel good under your feet. Which of these trends would you follow? Will you consider using the ideas for your living room make-over?