Interior design is all about making the room look better and using the space to the max. But, sometimes, rooms can be small, and in that case, you want to make the most out of them. The following article will focus on making your room look bigger and better purely by wisely using your area rugs.
Not to mention, area rugs are the perfect way to make a statement and to express yourself and your personality. If you’re a person that loves subtle patterns and warm colors opt for a Teppe rug. Area rugs are made to bring comfort, and warmth to your home and they are often the finishing part of your interior so make sure you implement some in your home design.
Area rugs for small rooms
One rug is better
When it comes to area rugs, you generally have two options. The first one is to put one area rug in the center, while the other one is to put several small ones scattered around the room. The latter one works best for bigger rooms, with more elements. Smaller rooms tend to look a lot neater and more appealing if you put one big area rug in the center. You can choose any shape, pattern, and color you want, but you should pay close attention to materials and size.
Depending on which room you’re decorating, you’ll want the area rug to be big enough to cover certain elements of the furniture. For instance, if you’re investing in a rug for the living room, make sure that you measure twice, and cut only once! The area rug should cover the coffee table and at least the front legs of the sofa. If you want to, you can invest in a bigger area rug, or even a carpet that will cover the whole area except for 12 inches from al four walls. That way, you’ll add a bit of dimension to the room.
Other rooms
We’ve mentioned the living room, but what about the others? It’s pretty simple from then on, and you have multiple choices. For the dining room, the rug or the carpet should lay comfortable under the dining table and the chairs surrounding it. Once the chairs are pulled back to dine, the carpet should still be under all four chair legs, so that you’re not rocking back and forth as you eat your meal.
For the bedroom, you can either invest in runners that you’ll put on both sides of the bed, or you can invest in a rug that will go under the bed and extend to both sides, so that you can feel something warm and soft under your feet once you get out of bed.
Little to no texture
Small rooms tend to get crowded pretty easy. To avoid even more crowd, you need to invest in a rug that is made of material with little to no texture. That is, only if you opt for a bigger area rug. Smaller ones tend to make less of a crowd, so you can always get those fuzzy rugs you’ve always dreamed of. But, for larger area rugs, flatweave are your friend.
Although texture brings some fun in the room, and it switches the whole mood, we’re saving it for your biggest rooms, or you can put them in the bedroom, so that you can feel more comfortable in your own personal space. Since flatweave rugs can be a bit cold on the feet, you can always put a mat under, to give it some leverage and to protect yourself from the cold flooring.
Light colors and discrete patterns
We’ve mentioned that area rugs can give out a statement and express your personality, but in smaller rooms, you also need to think about the space. Vibrant and dark colors can make the room feel smaller, so in this case only, it would be best to opt for a lighter, more neutral color. Think of pastels, neutrals, even white tones.
Patterns also make the space look interesting, and sometimes they even make the room feel bigger. Discrete patterns such as dots and sprinkles, even thin lines are a great way to add a touch to the room, without making it look cluttered. But, avoid complex patterns that will draw too much attention. If you still feel like the room is not describing you, maybe you can paint the walls, or even add an accent wall that will tell people who you really are. Ornaments and art are also a great way of expressing yourself. Area rugs will always be in, but right now, your main priority is to maximize your space.
