Rugs also feel warmer underfoot than wood or tile and generally feel cushier if you re lounging on the floor.
Do rugs have to match.
You can even choose a curtain rug combo based on shared textures or patterns.
If your space is small try using a light colored rug to make your room have a more expansive look.
Even if you already have carpet i would still add a rug to your living room furniture arrangement.
It s best if they both are in a color family together but they can also be complementary colors or share a neutral color palette.
The patterns are not that important but the colors are.
In fact that s the way decorators deal with this situation however you do need to have them sharing the same basic color scheme.
Each rug measures perfectly to the space it was intended to create.
Make sure your room is lit appropriately by following the do s and don ts for lighting.
The roundup is wonderful.
Its for an apartment loft style somewhat open floor plan.
Many get hung up on color matching getting an exact shade match.
When we rebuilt it i had custom made drapes by sears.
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If your carpet is a soft green go for a hunter or lime green for curtains.
It is your house so you can decorate however you like.
This is probably the most common frustration.
Your curtains and rugs don t have to be a perfect color match.
It might not always seem like it but lighting is one of the most important elements of a room any room.
Dark colors make objects appear smaller and light colors do the opposite making objects or spaces appear larger.
The result is sophisticated and tasteful.
That is your personal choice.
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An interior decorate came out with her fabrics and started selectin.
I do sort of feel like you need to be a rug dealer and have a few hundred rugs laying around to find the right combo.
It goes back to my point about defining the space.
This post just blew my mind.
Thank you for sharing.
We love the pairing of a large and luxurious hand knotted oriental rugs with a small and intricate wool companion rug to match.
Do area rugs have to match.
By all means you can and should have two different rugs.
If the living room rug has blues and greens then the dining room rug should follow likewise.
Before buying check out the area rug do s and don ts.
The carpet and drapes do not have to be a perfect match they just have to blend well together.
Luckily i ve been collecting rugs for a few years and i have a little stash in my basement waiting just for the right moment.
I need 2 5x8 rugs one for lr and other for dining room.