Rugs have long been used to add a touch of individuality to a space, turning minimalist and neutral backgrounds into more homely places to live. The vast range of sizes, shapes and designs makes it easy to find one that’s perfect for creating the look and feel you’re after.
If anything, there are too many choices! So let me walk you through some styling tips to help you choose the most ravishing rug for your home.
First up – what’s the purpose of your rug? This is a really important question. Are you looking to give your home a harmonious backdrop? In this case you’re most likely to be looking for a rug that blends in to some extent, complementing the existing colours and style of the room. Essentially, the rug is there to support the space, rather than be the focal point.
If your room has a certain style or theme to it, the right rug can add to the overall impression you’re trying to create. A rich, luxurious rug in the right colours can do a lot to make a room feel warm and cosy. Or a rug with strong lines and blocks can add a zing to a modernistic room.
Maybe you’re looking for a statement rug, which will boldly leap out and distract attention from a particular defect in the room, or just to add a splash of colour in a neutral environment.
Or perhaps you want a rug for practical reasons. This is often the case in homes with floorboards or tiles in the main rooms. There’s nothing quite like putting your feet on a cold floor first thing in the morning! Much nicer to sink your toes into something soft and fluffy while you search for your slippers.
There are lots of different needs underlying the choice of a rug, and the first step in choosing the right rug for your space is to stand back and determine what exactly it is in terms of style that you want the rug to help you achieve.