Do Rugs Have To Match
Even if you already have carpet i would still add a rug to your living room furniture arrangement.
Do rugs have to match. Each rug measures perfectly to the space it was intended to create. Years ago we lost our house to a fire. The roundup is wonderful. Your curtains and rugs don t have to be a perfect color match.
The result is sophisticated and tasteful. You can even choose a curtain rug combo based on shared textures or patterns. Do area rugs have to match. The carpet and drapes do not have to be a perfect match they just have to blend well together.
Many get hung up on color matching getting an exact shade match. Do use a flat rug in your dining space. If your space is small try using a light colored rug to make your room have a more expansive look. If the living room rug has blues and greens then the dining room rug should follow likewise.
Dark colors make objects appear smaller and light colors do the opposite making objects or spaces appear larger. Luckily i ve been collecting rugs for a few years and i have a little stash in my basement waiting just for the right moment. Its for an apartment loft style somewhat open floor plan. When we rebuilt it i had custom made drapes by sears.
Continue to 5 of 11 below. This post just blew my mind. I need 2 5x8 rugs one for lr and other for dining room. It goes back to my point about defining the space.
Thank you for sharing. If your carpet is a soft green go for a hunter or lime green for curtains. It is your house so you can decorate however you like. Rugs also feel warmer underfoot than wood or tile and generally feel cushier if you re lounging on the floor.
I do sort of feel like you need to be a rug dealer and have a few hundred rugs laying around to find the right combo. Before buying check out the area rug do s and don ts. We love the pairing of a large and luxurious hand knotted oriental rugs with a small and intricate wool companion rug to match. In fact that s the way decorators deal with this situation however you do need to have them sharing the same basic color scheme.
This is probably the most common frustration. Make sure your room is lit appropriately by following the do s and don ts for lighting. An interior decorate came out with her fabrics and started selectin. By all means you can and should have two different rugs.
It s best if they both are in a color family together but they can also be complementary colors or share a neutral color palette. For centuries antique oriental rugs have been a timeless and classic staple of interior design. That is your personal choice.