Using an Accent Rug to Liven Up a Room
If you are seeking to inject some color and liven up any room in your house, whether it be a bedroom, living room, dining room or kitchen, an accent rug may be a great choice. Accent rugs are available in a wide range of colors, sizes, shapes and designs, and can be purchased to fit any budget. If you are ready to add a rug to your decorating scheme, here are some options to consider.
1. Decide what you need & what you want
First, take a look at the furniture and decorations you currently have in the room to see what design and color of rug will work best. If you are decorating a little girl’s room, or a cozy romantic guest bedroom, a pink rug may be the perfect choice. If you are working on your dining area or living room, and are going for cool, relaxed tones, try a green rug. Color is the first thing you should decide on, and then move on to patterns. Do you a want a solid colored rug for more drama, or a striped or polka dotted one for more pizzazz? Chevron stripes are very popular and modern, or you could pick a traditional oriental rug with accent colors to match your furnishings.
2. Shape, size and Pile
Now that you know what color and design you are looking for, it is a good time to determine the size, shape and pile of the rug you will be purchasing. Accent rugs are generally smaller than an area rug and used to accent a space. They are perfect in front of a door way or chair. Most accent rugs are rectangular, but you can also find oval, square, circular and irregular shapes. Finally, determine whether a high pile or low pile will work best for your family and lifestyle.
3. Research and Purchase!
Now that you have made a decision it is time to do your homework. Try starting online to research quality and price points. Because you have already narrowed down the color, shape, size and design you want, you will be able to quickly find rugs online that match your look. Once you have done the research, you can either order the rug of your dreams online or go to the store to get it. Some good places to pick up your rug are home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowe’s), big box chains (Target) or discount department stores (JC Penny, Kohl’s.) These stores also have websites where you can purchase an accent rug.
Enjoy the splash of color and personality your new accent rug brings to your home. It will look beautiful!