When adding the finishing touches to your space, adding a rug to blend all of the decor together is the perfect way to do do it. Choosing a rug can be a pretty challenging task, with endless opportunities when it comes to shape, colour and pattern.
In this post, we'll look at ? different rug styles, giving you all the inpsiration you need to find the right piece for your space:
Persian/Oriental Rugs
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Perhaps one of the most versatile rugs in regards to how many different design styles they can complement, the intricate designs and rich colour make them the timeless pieces that they are.
The colours that tend to work best with this style are reds, blues, greens and whites. The materials used mean that the colours arent as bold as other rug styles, meaning the design on the rug can be the focal point of the piece.
These are the perfect rugs to add elegance and a sense of tradition to your space. Due to the colours not being to vibrant, they don't overbear any space they're in, even minimal designed spaces.
Shaggy Rugs
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The ultimate rug style to add warmth and coziness to your space, shaggy rugs feel amazing under your feet, whilst adding depth and texture to your floors.
These rugs are available in pretty much any colour, meaning you can either blend the rug in with the rest of your space's colour palette, or find the perfect shade to contrast it instead. Whatever route you take, these rugs will never fail to and a touch of warm modernism to your space.
Kilim Rugs
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Similar to the Persian style of rug, Kilim rugs feature oriental-type patterns, adding the perfect amount of visual interest that a rug should. Perfect for mid-century style spaces, the different patterns and colours available gives you tonnes of options to choose from.
Feature more hard-edged, geometric designs, the patterns on these rugs will stand out in your space, becoming a centrepiece amongst the furniture. Be sure to choose a colour scheme for the rug that prevents it from sticking out, making it feel as if it doesn't belong.
Jute Rugs
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Jute rugs are made with natural fibres and are known for their durability and sustainability. A much more minimalist style of rug, you won't have trouble finding a spot in your home for one.
Due to the natural materials they're made with, they have an earthy beige as their colour. Falling into the neutral colour palette, they can easily blend in with your existing neutral colour palette. The colour also brings in a feel of the outdoors.
Although the beige colour will almost always be prominent, there are different patterns for this rug that all give a slightly different feel to each other, meaning they complement different spaces better.
Moroccan Rug
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Another rug style that's characterised by its bold designs, a Moroccan rug will breathe life into any space. What makes Moroccan rugs different is how many different options of colour and pattern you have available, and their thicker pile, making them much more cozy.
The rugs available from all different stores feature both vibrant colour palettes and neutral palettes. No matter what interior design style you have in your home, a Moroccan rug will be the perfect finishing touch.
Cowhide Rugs
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The most popular animal based rug design, these rugs made from natural cowhide are best known for their unique patterns and textures the hide gives off.
These rugs don't fit in with as many interior design styles, however if you have a rustic, western feeling space, one of these rugs will fit in perfectly with the rest of your decor. The browns, whites and blacks also complement a neutral space super effectively.
Braided Rugs
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Braided rugs are made by interlocking and stitching strips of fabric together, creating unique, beautiful texture and pattern. These patterns create a rug that create a handcrafted feel better than any other rug.
The amount of texture that the combination of the materials, colours and patterns create mean these rugs make the perfect eclectic feeling focal point in your space. These rugs will go perfect with natural materials, especially different types of wood (especially a wooden floor!)
Floral Rugs
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The perfect way to add some bold yet soft colours to your space is through a floral rugs. Coming in countless different floral patterns and colours, you'll be sure to find one that matches with your homes existing colour palette.
These rugs can also be used as a focal point in a neutral space, as the colours aren't too vibrant to cause them to clash with the neutral colours.
Before selecting a rug, be sure to consider the function of the room as style styles of rug work better in different spaces. For example, a shaggy, plush rug will work perfectly in a bedroom, whilst oriental rugs work better in living rooms.
On the same topic, the size of the rug will determine how effective it'll be in a space. Too big and it will overbear the room, whilst too small will make it feel out of place.
Overall, when looking for a rug, you'll have endless options when it comes to the style, colours and pattern. Deciding which style will work best in your space is key, hoepfully you got the inspiration you've been looking for from this post!