Rugs are no longer confined to the floor. In the past, rugs were seen just as something to protect your hardwood floors and give a warm surface to walk on, but now they are appreciated as art that we can admire from where we stand. Rugs are different because of their beautiful designs and bright colors; they provide an easy way to enhance your interior design without painting.
Both camel-hair carpets with deep history and vivid contemporary rugs can be shown off in many different ways around the home. We’ll look at interesting ways to display rugs as whole-wall decor, bold showpieces and design elements that take us beyond the usual uses.
The Rug as a Statement Wall Hanging
You can make a plain old rug interesting by hanging it on the wall. A big rug with ornate details can work as both a tapestry and a mural, defining the atmosphere of the whole room. Put together several small rugs like a collection on your wall to give a mixture of colors and interesting textures.
Hanging a rug, you may use a curtain rod, a rug clamp or even Velcro strips so it doesn’t affect the rug. Don’t add such a heavy rug that it pulls your walls down and make sure you allow some air movement for it to prevent mold and mildew.
Design Tip:
Place a rug behind your headboard to add drama to a bedroom, or use it as a backdrop in your dining room to ground the space and anchor your design.
Turn a Rug Into a Canvas
Because of their bold and symmetrical patterns, flat-weave rugs and kilims are widely appreciated as designs that are almost as beautiful as traditional paintings. A small rug or textile can gain as much importance in a room as a painting or print, when it is framed. A damaged rug area can be repaired by cutting away the old section and keeping the undamaged fabric.
You could frame the rug yourself to match the look in your room or you could put it on canvas to make it resemble a canvas print. Placing a framed rug in a minimal space can bring in some texture and warmth without taking away from how clean your furniture looks.
Rugs as Functional Art
There is nothing like art that becomes a part of your everyday life. Covering a brown sofa or bench with a bright and design rug can give a relaxed bohemian feeling. Put a short runner along the top of your bookshelf to give it an unexpected feel. Adding a small rug hung from the wall will help raise the height of your entryway and make it more interesting to look at.
If the design bug bites you, try placing a rug on furniture, over bedding or throw pillows or even on the ceiling. Try to see the rug as something that adds design and shape to the room, rather than just as flooring.
Play With Cultural Narratives
Rugs are often collected by people on their journeys. Consider proudly Put up your paintings instead of just packing them away. It allows you to keep memories of where you’ve been and create dreams for where you want to visit.
Create a Cozy Reading Nook or Workspace Accent
Match the rug with similar accessories, like poufs, layer various throws or place hanging lights, so the area gives a comfortable, special feel.
Things to Keep in Mind
There are a few things you should keep in mind before making your rug into wall art.
- Heavy rugs may call for special high-strength hardware to keep them in place.
- Protect rugs from direct sunlight to stop them from fading.
- Keep them clean by dusting or vacuuming them the same way you would a framed textile.
- Assure that the footprint of the rug is appropriate for the room you are using.
Conclusion:
Apart from serving as coverings, rugs show the culture from which they come, reveal your personality and inspire design ideas. Using your rugs as wall art lets you invite creativity, interesting textures and interesting background stories into your home.
Whenever you need a rug, try looking for one above your head instead of just under your feet.
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