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It's no secret that statement rugs with intricate textures, vibrant colors, or bold patterns can easily make a space with their personality and visually stunning effect. No matter what your style – whether you are going modern, boho, classic, eclectic, or somewhere in between – a statement rug can help bring a normal room from basic to wow!
A statement rug is more than a floor covering; it's a design center point. These pieces are typically defined by striking dimensions, whether asymmetrical design, an uncommon hue, or an off-kilter style. Whereas neutral rugs support the rest of the room, statement rugs demand to be the center of attention and dictate the rest of the décor.
Call it the "artwork underfoot." Whether it's oversized flowers or geometric abstractions, antique Persian masterpieces, or graphic, modern prints, the statement rug has the power to serve as the visual flint of the room and spark further inspiration.
It can be incredibly hard for people to find a real focal point in a room, particularly in spaces that have no architectural features. Statement rugs solve that issue by grounding your design and catching the eye right away. They can help corral furniture arrangement, warm up and add texture to, and, for that matter, bring personality to a space without overhauling it entirely.
Additionally, rugs provide flexibility. And unlike paint or built-in features, a rug can be swapped out to match evolving styles or seasons. This also makes it a low-risk, high-impact investment in your home's look.
All that's meant by making a statement is choosing the right rug for the right context. Here's how to coordinate your statement rug with the mood and purpose of each space:
Living Room: This is the kind of bold area rug you'd want in your living space. Or think about a rug with bold colors or artistic patterns that tie the sofa, the chairs, and the coffee table together. The rug should be large enough to at least slide under the front legs of all major seating pieces.
Dining Room: It is also important that you choose a rug that is large enough in order to cover the sides of the dining room, even after you pull your chairs from the dining table. Perhaps a powerful border or medallion pattern would work perfectly here to separate a dining space.
Bedroom: Add a bit of sophistication to the room with a statement rug that can be seen under the bed on all sides. To be fully dramatic, stack on a sheepskin or high-pile rug at the bed foot.
Entry or Hall: These transitional spaces benefit from personality and warmth. A runner with either a lively pattern or an oversized stripe right at the entrance can make a dramatic statement as a guest's first step through the front door.
Balance is the key when you are adding a statement rug. So, if you have a rug with a bold color or pattern, allow the rest of the room to be dominated by plain-colored furniture/walls so as not to confuse the eye too much. For example, the look of a multicolored tribal rug when paired with unfussy, neutral furniture in clean lines.
Texture also matters. A high-pile Moroccan rug introduces softness to a spare room, and a flat-weave kilim throws into crisp relief more ornate furnishings. The idea is to let the rug's distinctive voice be heard without shouting over the rest of the décor.
Ground Your Layout: Follow the lines of your rug to help with furniture placement. This provides symmetry and continuity while your eye is naturally led to the rug.
Layer Up: Don't be afraid to layer your standout rug on top of a larger neutral base rug. This provides depth and dimension without cluttering the room.
Echo the Colors: Select one or two of a rug's colors, and use them sparingly in accessories, on pillows, in a vase, as artwork, for a pulled-together, edited look.
Echo the Colors: Take one or two colors of a rug and use them sparingly in accessories like a pillow, a vase, or an artwork in a pulled-together, edited style.
A statement rug, at its best, reflects who you are and how you live. It has a tale to tell, whether it is that vintage find with a past passed down through generations or something you found recently and loved at first sight. It's both functional and expressive.
Statement rugs are not just about looks; they are about boldness. They challenge you to take a risk, to build your space around something unlikely, and to make your home your own. So the next time you have a blank floor and mouse prints on your goods, don't just fill the space; make a statement.
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