4 Complete and useful tips to chose the perfect rug for your interior
Those tips should help you to make the perfect choice. Wether it is to define an area in your space, bring a peaceful and relaxed feeling, or add some character and colourful twist to your decor.
As Feng Shui concepts confirm: Rugs can help to add a homey feel and create a good Chi flow.
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TIP 1: THE SIZE
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TIP 2: THE RIGHT COLORS
In order to chose the best colour tone that will integrate your rug harmoniously with the colour of each other pieces of the room, you will need to take into account the energy that these colours can bring into your space and how you would like them to influence you. Be sure to choose the quality of energy that works best for you and your family.
Start by considering who uses a room most often:
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This is a very important thing to consider before making color choices. "If you are decorating a nursery, for example, most people innately understand that four walls of red are not conducive to a peaceful nights sleep for baby” says Laura Benko, holistic Feng Shui expert.
Step outside your comfort zone and play with different hues to get the right feel
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If you lack motivation and are dwelling in a sea of calming, quieting neutrals, adding some pops of dynamic color and fiery tones can enhance your sense of drive and enthusiasm."Using color in this way is how this ancient art of placement has been updated from thousands of years ago," Benko says. "Tap into the colors you subconsciously need the most in order to create a more balanced home that supports your goals and desires.”
Fire colors in lively spaces
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Rug can also bring a pop of color to your decor.Active rooms like dining rooms , hallways or foyer can benefit more from dynamic colors. People circulate through the space and the movement can be expressed with a dynamic color.
Neutrals, greens, and blues
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Those colors tend to meet needs best for Bedrooms and living rooms.
All natural
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An all-neutral palette feels richer and more balanced if you mix textures, such as a course jute rug or a furry sheepskin rug.
TIP 3: MATERIAL
How much traffic and use does the room get?
Hallways with high foot traffic need durable flooring, while bedrooms and dining room rugs are less susceptible to heavy wear.
Natural
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Natural rugs are woven from fibers extracted from plants, including sisal, jute, seagrass and hemp. Because of their durability, affordable price and neutral color palette, natural rugs are especially good for high-traffic areas.
Tufted
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Tufting, a technique that involves inserting yarn through a woven base to create a pile, is a common way to achieve precise patterns. The pile can be looped or cut, creating subtle texture in different combinations. Tufted rugs last longer in lower-traffic areas.
Dhurries + Kilims
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Dhurries and kilims are flat-woven wool and cotton rugs that are usually reversible. Known for their bright colors and graphic patterns, they tend to be durable, easy to clean and work just about anywhere.
Overdyed + Distressed Rugs
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Overdyed and distressed rugs use a cycle of dyeing, washing or distressing to achieve a one-of-a-kind finish. During this artisanal process, colors blend and textures soften for a vintage feel that's good for moderate foot traffic.
TIP 4: THE PATTERNS
What color is your furniture? If your bed's got a lot going on, try a solid color or neutral rug to bring things down to earth—or make a basic sofa pop with a patterned rug.
Versatil neutrals
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A neutral rug forms a solid foundation when you want to layer on rich textures, patterns or colors. Think of it as the canvas for the rest of your room.
Solid Colors
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A monochromatic rug complements patterned furniture by grounding it in a primary palette. In a living room, try matching the rug to the secondary color in a patterned sofa.
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Playfull Patterns
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If your furniture is a solid color or neutral, try a patterned rug. For foolproof color coordination, match the secondary color in the rug to your sofa or key furniture.