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Choosing A Rug To Match Your Floor Type

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Elwis Thomson
Choosing A Rug To Match Your Floor Type

The rug you choose should match your flooring in terms of style, tone, and pattern to support your design theme. This is not to mean that your rug and flooring must match, contrast can play a big role in your overall plan but they should have some sort of connection. Area rugs have several benefits that go far beyond their aesthetic qualities, including color, pattern, and texture. For instance, an area rug can be used to hide worn-out wall-to-wall carpet as well as to tie together the decorative elements of a space, such as bringing all the colors together.

1) Choosing A Rug For Carpeted Floors

You might not assume that a rug is required to make a space feel more warm and welcome since a carpeted floor already provides insulation and comfort. Although that may be the case, rugs on carpets are common in living rooms and bedrooms because they add a decorative element that can transform a plain space into one that is appealing. If you have s small cozy room use a medium size rug.

A vivid or elegant pattern can significantly change the formality or tone of the room, while even a small addition of color can have a significant impact on the room's overall color scheme. 

·       Color and pattern- You should pick a color that doesn't vary too much from the main rug color. If possible, choose a rug color that is similar to your carpet's color unless you want to make a statement. To achieve color harmony between your carpet and rug, use comparable hues. On the color wheel, locate the tone that most closely resembles your carpet, then pick a color on either side of that tone to discover a coordinating shade.

Of course, choosing a rug in either white, black, or grey is a safe idea because they typically match anything. White shaggy carpets look fantastic and will give your space a cozy, classic feel they are especially appealing in the living room or bedroom.

·       Thin Vs Thick Rugs- You probably don't need a particularly thick rug because the beauty of having a thick carpet is feeling the sponginess underfoot. For carpeting, a cut-pile or flat weave rug would be fantastic, especially in the living area. They add a subtle but charming touch to your environment because of their thinness and simple designs.

·       Texture And Style- Although the carpet has a warm, supple texture that is comfortable to walk on, adding a rug can make the area feel cozier still. To provide contrast between textures, your choice of rug should be heavily influenced by the carpet's pile. A thick or fluffy rug, for instance, should be avoided if your carpet has a thick pile because it could make your room appear a little too rough.

2)Laminate Flooring

Color- A colorful area rug can add just the right amount of contrast because laminate flooring is typically pretty uniform in its coloration. While weighing the many possibilities available for an area rug, look across the color wheel for complementary colors. It's crucial to employ contrast sparingly so that it adds a splash of color rather than detracts from the overall aesthetic of the space.

Pile- The most crucial factor to take into account when installing an area rug on laminate flooring is its capacity to resist daily traffic and normal wear and tear. In general, it is harder to clean by yourself the higher the pile height. It could be preferable to use low-pile alternatives if you're seeking the ideal rug for a high-traffic room with laminate flooring.

3)Tile

Color- Tile frequently offers a distinctive pattern that you can use to guide your search for the ideal area rug for the space. The basic color-matching guidelines of the color wheel are advised similar colors for more subtly different visual effects and complimentary colors for strong contrast.

Pile- Due to tile's typical applications in bathrooms and kitchens, a rug that can survive the majority of contact with water or debris is required. Although all rugs are absorbent, those with fewer piles are less likely to sustain damage.

4)Stone

Color- Stone flooring's characteristic muted hues can provide a solid base for daring decisions. Bright colors such as Charcoal rugs can provide some visual stimulation for the eye, depending on your preference, while comparable tones will nonetheless effectively break up the color spectrum in a subtle way.

Pile- The use of an area rug is essential to create a cozier atmosphere in the room, regardless of the rug's color or thickness. Higher pile carpets give off fluffy textures that are pleasing to the eye, as well as a sense of luxury and comfort two qualities that go well with the creative appearance of stone flooring. There are numerous options for excitingly selecting the decorative focal point of your area, from carpet to hardwood, tile to stone.

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