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Originally Posted On: https://www.fredmoheban.com/2020/03/11/7-tips-for-choosing-antique-rugs-for-bedrooms/

 

Your home is your castle. It’s the place where you take solace from the noisy world. That’s why you work hard to make it look as great as possible.

Making the most of the interior design of your home requires a certain amount of taste, an eye for detail, as well as an understanding of what design elements work best together.

This article takes a look at how to use antique rugs to maximize the style of your interior decor. From bold to minimalists, and everything in between, rugs can help take the look of your interior spaces to the next level.

Keep reading to discover insight into how to make your home look like it was decorated by a professional.

1. Use Long Rugs

The first tip you should know about decorating with antique rugs is the use of long and rectangular rugs for creating paths to rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens.

This helps to create a sense of order within your space. Keep in mind that these rooms are often a challenge to tie in with the rest of the aesthetic of your home.

The use of longer rugs in these spaces also helps to add interesting design touches, especially when you optimize the use of patterns and colors that bring out the other decorative aspects of those rooms.

2. Use Rug Pads

Here’s an important tip when decorating with rugs that many people either don’t know about or simply ignore: always use rug pads.

This is because rug pads offer several different benefits.

First, rugs pads help prevent scratches on the floor. This is especially true if you have a wood or tile floor. After all, these types of flooring material can typically scratch rather easily. So the more you can do to protect them, the better. Rug pads offer an added protective barrier that can reduce any potential scratches.

Secondly, rug pads will help to keep your rugs from moving. Pads are great for securing rugs in place, which reduces sliding as well as the potential for accidents. If you’ve ever experienced a rug suddenly shooting out from under your feet, you’ll understand the value of your rugs remaining securely beneath you.

Rugs pads are relatively inexpensive and available at any local home improvement store.

3. Use Runner Rugs

The next tip for adding texture and depth to your home with rugs is through the use of runner rugs. This type of rug is longer and more narrow than the dimensions of a traditional room rug.

Runners are ideal for hallways and stairs. They enable you to add interesting color and detail to hallways without the need for permanent carpeting. And they also help to create the illusion of size, thus making your space appear larger than it actually is.

The key is to making the proportions to work properly is to be sure that the runner is 4 inches narrower than the hallway where it’s going to be placed.

4. Maximize the Use of Color

Using rugs in your home is an ideal way to add a gorgeous splash of color to any room. In fact, rugs allow you to pull the various colors of the room together by drawing the eye to a central point of focus.

Choose rugs that feature interesting patterns and color pallets. Don’t be afraid to be bold and creative.

Many people tend to be hesitant in the use of color in their rugs. There could be any number of reasons for this, but it’s mostly due to people simply taking the value of rugs for beautifying their homes for granted. This is a shame because rugs are among the quickest and easiest ways to spice up a room without the need for major renovations.

5. Buy Handmade Rugs Whenever Possible

Many people assume that all rugs are the same. But quality can wildly from rug to rug. And one of the primary factors in rug quality is the difference between handmade rugs and machine-made rugs.

The simple truth is that handmade rugs are typically more durable than machine-made rugs, therefore they last far longer and will look great for many years.

It’s important to keep in mind that while handmade rugs are certainly higher-quality, they are also generally more expensive, so be prepared to pay more for a better product that you’ll have around for decades with proper care.

6. Measurements Matter

One of the details that many people fail to take seriously is the size of the rugs in their homes.

The key is to start by measuring your room’s width and length. Then subtract two to three feet from each dimension.

Remember to always use a rug that is two to three feet smaller than the surface area of the floor in the room where it’s being placed. You might be tempted to go bigger or smaller, but sticking to proper dimensions will produce the most pleasing results.

7. Keep Your Wallpaper and Upholstery in Mind

You might find a rug that you really love, but not every rug will work with any space. The key is to make sure that your rug of choice fits well with the patterns and colors of your wallpaper and the furniture upholstery.

It’s fine to use an electricity approach, just make sure that the various elements of the room successfully combine to create a unified aesthetic.

Helpful Tips for Decorating with Antique Rugs

Antique rugs are great for adding beauty and dimension to almost any space. And the tips contained here will help you find the perfect rugs for your home.

Click here to see some useful tips for cleaning your antique rugs.