One piece of décor has the superpower to transform your home, and you've probably been ignoring it. An area rug can change the look and function of a room.
They can add color and texture that makes a room look more visually interesting. And Meadow Blu area rugs can give your home an artistic centerpiece that perfectly matches your décor no matter your interior style.
Whether you're simply updating your interior or going through a total remodel, don't forget to add an area rug to complete your space. Here are a few ways an area rug can transform any room.
Warm Up Your Space
Area rugs bring warmth into a space. The texture makes the space feel visually warm and inviting, adding a coziness and lived-in atmosphere. Rugs can also warm up a physically cold space, creating a barrier between your feet and the cold floor.
The level of warmth and coziness also depends on the material and pile height of the rug. Wool, cotton, and silk are common materials. Natural materials like jute and sea grass are also common. Wool rugs offer the most insulation and are best in bedrooms or living rooms.
Pile height refers to how high the material rises, with high pile heights offering a plush feeling underfoot. Low pile heights are often reserved for outdoor areas and kitchens, where the rug might be exposed to moisture.
Add a Pop of Color or Pattern
Whether you have a neutral color scheme or lots of color in one room, rugs are a great way to add some color or pattern to any room. They're also easy to add and remove, so you can swap out the rugs to find the perfect option for updating your interior.
Darker colors can make the space appear more intimate and cozy. But if you want your space to appear larger, opt for a light colored rug. Don't be afraid to choose a rug that isn't solid and adds and accent color to the design.
A room full of solid pieces feels stagnant and boring. Patterns can add movement to a room, making a space that's more visually interesting. They break up the design by creating a spot where your eyes can dance.
Pull the Room's Interior Design Together
Designers aren't kidding when they say a rug can pull a room together. Rugs can act as an anchor to a space, so they can quickly become a featured part of the room.
Defining your interior style can help you choose the right rug for your space. Whether that's modern, traditional, bohemian, rustic, or some combination of styles is up to you. Then find a rug that incorporates that style.
Rugs are also a great way to add subtle interior style. In otherwise neutral rooms, rugs can be distinctive of a particular style.
The shape of the rug also makes a difference. Round and oval rugs are much softer and often feminine choices. While the right angles of square and rectangular rugs are clean and a more modern choice.
For example, coastal interiors can make use of light blues and greens in terms of color and natural materials like jute that are reminiscent of the beach. While transitional style spaces may love a more traditional patterns in modern colors.
Define Spaces
Rugs act as an anchor to the room and can be incredibly helpful at defining space. If you have a large, open interior, area rugs can help create division without adding walls or partitions.
With an area rug placed down, gather living room furniture around it or dining room furniture on top of it. As the eye looks over the room, it'll notice the boundaries and naturally break up the space, while maintaining the airy feel of open flor plans.
You can also use rugs in smaller spaces to create vignettes like a reading space or a breakfast nook. They can also break up areas within one room. For an example, a rug under the bed and a rug under chairs in a bedroom will create two distinct areas.
Create an Artful Centerpiece
Most people don't think of rugs as anything more than a quick decor addition. But you can actually make them a centerpiece of your design and make the room look like a professional had a hand in its creation.
You don't have to use one rug at a time. Create an interesting focal point by layering your area rugs. Place a larger rug with a simple design to be the base. On top, add a more decorative or brighter colored rug. This can create unique color and texture combinations that makes a room more interesting.
You can also make a rug a centerpiece by choosing interesting details like tassels, fringe, or pompoms that draws the eye to the area.
Fill an Empty or Awkward Space
Do you have floor space in your home that you just aren't sure what to do with? Like an awkward alcove or a narrow hallway. Other furniture may not be able to fit in the room, but a rug might be the perfect addition.
A runner like these Kate Lester rugs in the hallway can warm up the space so it doesn't feel like a forgotten area of the home. Small rugs in an alcove or nook can make it feel more a part of the room rather than an unusable space.
If the room itself has an irregular shape, choosing an area rug with an irregular shape with help soften the non-traditional room better than a traditional rectangular or square rug.
Meadow Blu Rugs Will Transform Your Home
Interior design is a skill that must be cultivated. But you can also use tips from experts to help transform your home and make it look like it was designed by a professional.
One piece that all designers say is a must-have in any space is an area. Area rugs are often a décor item that people don't put much thought into, but they truly have the power to transform a space. Meadow Blu has stylish options that work with any interior style.
Give your home the transformation it deserves with Meadow Blu rugs, furniture, and décor. Browse our selection of new rug styles to find the piece your home is missing.