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    by The Rug Truck August 29, 2019 2 min read

    Author: Carly Daniele

    Choose what you want to be the focal point of a room

    If you’re thinking that you want your area rug to be the center of attention in your room, opting for a brighter color or patterned rug can be a great choice. On the other hand, if you want your rug to blend in with the room you should try for a neutral color with either no pattern or a light-toned pattern. 

    A large room with a floor to ceiling window. Two beige couches sit across from eachother with a wood table in the center. To the back of the table are two club chairs: One blue, one red. Below all of the furniture is a bright red area rug.

    Go for colors that will complement your room

    When buying area rugs many people believe that they have to perfectly match the coloring with their space. We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to stress so much! Matching everything in your space can make for an almost artificial look. Instead, opt for colors that complement each other well. Here is a great guideto help you pick complementing colors.

    Consider the color of your flooring

    When you’re focused on complementing the colors of your furniture, curtains, and walls it can be easy to overlook a very important aspect: your flooring! Think about it, the one thing your area rug will never fail to be next to is your floor! If your flooring is a darker color using a bright-colored area rug will bring a great contrast between the two. Similarly, if your flooring is a lighter color a darker rug can serve as a nice contrast.

    Determine your rug’s color based on the room’s use

    If you want a rug in a frequently used room such as the family room then a dark-colored area rug is a better choice. Darker colors can endure more wear and tear before showing any signs of it. Darker rugs are also great if you have children or pets as stains are much less noticeable on them. 

    A black pug laying on a white area rug. Behind the dog is a black and gold fireplace, a window, and a rust-colored couch.

    Take note of the size of your room

    Darker colors tend to make a room look smaller than it is. If the room you’re working with is small then a lighter colored area rug can help give the illusion of the room being bigger. 

    It's important take the time to consider the various aspects of selecting the right rug for your space. We hope this guide helps to jump-start your shopping journey! As always, our experts are here to support you with any assistance you may need.