Rugs offer warmth and comfort underfoot while creating an eye-catching focal point in any room. Additionally, rugs help tie together its color scheme and set the mood.
Bright colors can bring energy into a space while warm hues create an intimate ambiance. A stylish rug can even serve as the focal point of the room!
Size
Size should be one of the primary factors in selecting an area rug for your living room. A rug that is too small may make your space feel disjointed while one that is too large can become an eyesore.
The ideal rug size for your living room depends on its furniture arrangement and how much open space you wish to create between sofa, coffee table and accent chairs. In general, it is advised that you select a rug large enough to cover both front legs of your sofa as well as all chairs within its vicinity for an anchored and coherent appearance.
When shopping for rugs, pay careful attention to the dimensions provided in their product descriptions and utilize visualization tools that allow you to upload pictures of your space so you can compare sizes and styles before making your purchase. NuLOOM offers such an online tool so you can preview different rug dimensions in your living room before committing to one purchase decision.
Material
Rugs come in an assortment of patterns and designs, each having the potential to transform how your living room appears. Striped rugs work well with many decor styles while geometric rugs add flair through their varied curves and lines (or even squiggles!).
Consider both the material and color when choosing a rug for high-traffic areas. Natural fiber rugs such as sisal and jute work well to hide dirt or stains effectively while light-colored or neutral-toned materials will reflect light, creating the illusion that your space is bigger.
While shopping for a rug, keep this in mind when making your selection: the shape should complement that of your furniture – for instance a round rug pairs nicely with circular furniture while square and rectangle-shaped ones will complement rectangular furniture pieces. When in doubt, use painter’s tape to mark off where you want the rug to be placed to get an idea of its final appearance once in place.
Pattern
Rugs come in an endless variety of patterns and designs to suit any design style imaginable, from traditional stripes and florals to daring geometric shapes. When choosing your rug, it should reflect what speaks to you personally and tie together a room as one cohesive whole.
Color should also be taken into consideration when shopping for a rug. Take an inventory of your existing color palette in terms of furniture pieces and walls (if they’re painted). This will allow you to narrow your rug color options so that the new rug complements the room perfectly.
Front-legs-only layouts for living room rugs are an effective solution in smaller rooms and help create an integrated seating area. This strategy typically sees only the front legs of sofas and chairs rest on a rug while their backs rest directly on the bare floor – perfect for unifying open-concept spaces!
Color
Select a rug color that works well with the colors in your living room, such as neutral beige walls and furniture. A blue area rug would add an eye-catching pop of color and create an eye-catching design; use a color wheel to select colors that best complement existing decor.
Lighter-colored rugs make spaces appear larger and more open, while darker-hued ones create an intimate environment. Yellow and orange hues invoke warmth while blues and greens provide a soothing environment.
If you’re having difficulty choosing a color for your rug, take along a paint or fabric swatch as an aid in selecting one. Knowing your preferred hues will narrow down your options and prevent buyer’s remorse; online retailers with detailed images from all angles and a generous return policy are best placed to provide these.
