Rug Styles – Hawaii Sea Turtle Polynesian Area Rug

Area rugs can be powerful design tools, whether they act as artwork for the floor or simply provide a complementary background for the other decor.

Imagine taking a room with a dark red Turkish rug and switching it out for a plain sisal version, or exchanging a Moroccan tile print for a French Aubusson.

Hawaii Sea Turtle Polynesian Area Rug

There are as many area rug styles as there are furniture styles, lighting styles, or room styles, meaning there’s an almost unending variety of options.

Rooms are no longer limited to traditional Persian rugs or classic European styles. Alongside these time-honored options are modern and contemporary alternatives, such as bold florals, strong geometrics, and simple jutes and sisals.

Color is a natural starting point when choosing an area rug. Obviously, you need to think about what colors you like and what colors you’d like to live with day in and day out, but that’s not all. The color of your area rug will set the tone for the entire room, so it’s an important decision.

If you already have furniture, consider how different colors will work with your existing items. Rooms with a lot of color and pattern often work best with a rug that has neutral tones or a single color. 

Before settling on a style, educate yourself about what is available and think about what kind of atmosphere you want to create in your room. Remember that an area rug doesn’t need to match everything in a room, but it should work with the textures and tones of the existing furnishings.

Not everyone is enthusiastic about patterns, but if your furniture and walls are all solid colors, a patterned rug can really bring your room to life.

Likewise, if you have patterned furniture, a solid rug can have a grounding, calming effect.

A rug that’s too small for the room is one of the most common decorating mistakes. For most average-sized rooms, there should be about 10 to 20 inches of bare floor between the edges of the rug and the walls of the room.

High Pile vs. Low Pile – Hawaii Sea Turtle Polynesian Area Rug

When choosing a rug, it’s important to think about what kind of pile you want: low, medium, or high. Low-pile rugs are generally sturdier than high-pile rugs and are easier to vacuum and keep clean. They’re also less expensive than high-pile rugs.

Before settling on a style, educate yourself about what is available and think about what kind of atmosphere you want to create in your room. Remember that an area rug doesn’t need to match everything in a room, but it should work with the textures and tones of the existing furnishings.

Maintenance – Hawaii Sea Turtle Polynesian Area Rug

When choosing a rug, be honest with yourself about how much work you are willing to put into maintaining it. Most rugs need to be vacuumed and rotated regularly. Flat-weave rugs are easy to vacuum, but you can also take them outside and beat them out the old-fashioned way.

High-pile rugs are more difficult to clean, and some must be either sent out or professionally cleaned in the home.

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