Do Rugs Have To Match

We love the pairing of a large and luxurious hand knotted oriental rugs with a small and intricate wool companion rug to match.
Do rugs have to match. The roundup is wonderful. Luckily i ve been collecting rugs for a few years and i have a little stash in my basement waiting just for the right moment. The result is sophisticated and tasteful. Even if you already have carpet i would still add a rug to your living room furniture arrangement.
Each rug measures perfectly to the space it was intended to create. In fact that s the way decorators deal with this situation however you do need to have them sharing the same basic color scheme. This post just blew my mind. An interior decorate came out with her fabrics and started selectin.
The patterns are not that important but the colors are. Rugs also feel warmer underfoot than wood or tile and generally feel cushier if you re lounging on the floor. By all means you can and should have two different rugs. If the living room rug has blues and greens then the dining room rug should follow likewise.
Lighting do s and don ts khatawut chaemchamras eyeem getty. If your carpet is a soft green go for a hunter or lime green for curtains. If your space is small try using a light colored rug to make your room have a more expansive look. I need 2 5x8 rugs one for lr and other for dining room.
It goes back to my point about defining the space. Do use a flat rug in your dining space. When we rebuilt it i had custom made drapes by sears. The carpet and drapes do not have to be a perfect match they just have to blend well together.
Make sure your room is lit appropriately by following the do s and don ts for lighting. Do area rugs have to match. Many get hung up on color matching getting an exact shade match. Its for an apartment loft style somewhat open floor plan.
This is probably the most common frustration. Years ago we lost our house to a fire. That is your personal choice. It might not always seem like it but lighting is one of the most important elements of a room any room.
It s best if they both are in a color family together but they can also be complementary colors or share a neutral color palette. Continue to 5 of 11 below. Before buying check out the area rug do s and don ts. For centuries antique oriental rugs have been a timeless and classic staple of interior design.
Dark colors make objects appear smaller and light colors do the opposite making objects or spaces appear larger. It is your house so you can decorate however you like. I do sort of feel like you need to be a rug dealer and have a few hundred rugs laying around to find the right combo.