Rugs That Pop: Adding Vibrant Colours to Your Living Room

Depending on the colour and design plan, different rug colours can add excitement to your space without being overpowering. The colours of the large rug will ultimately depend on your preferences, the room's intended purpose (living room, family room, entertainment room, etc.), and the other components in the space.

Even while it can appear straightforward, adding colour to a plain room isn't always simple, particularly if painting isn't an option. Bright area rugs can provide a welcome break from those overly neutral design schemes if you live in a rental where painting is prohibited or if you just don't want to go through the bother. Not only do they come in an extensive array of designs and dimensions, but they're also among the most effortless components to incorporate — just unfold and relish. However, there are several guidelines to remember when selecting your new runner rug.

It's also important to take the rug's size of the room into account. Though they can make a bigger impact, larger rugs shouldn't take up too much room on your floor. Selecting rugs that are roughly two feet shorter than the room's shortest wall is a decent general rule of thumb. Furthermore, give yourself two and a half to three feet of space in front of the entrance when you install a rug in your hallway.

Finally, bear in mind that area rugs are an investment, and you should always make sure they are made to last, just like any other piece of furniture you purchase for your house. Not only will a factory-made rug be less expensive than a hand-woven carpet, but it will also likely wear out sooner and have less value. Choose something that will bring you happiness for many years to come.

Neutral Rooms: 

Although a room decorated in shades of white, beige, and grey can provide a calming atmosphere, it can also appear a touch sterile in the absence of bright accents. A vibrant orange or blue area rug next to the TV or beneath a coffee table can offer alluring details that direct attention to artwork or other focal points in the space.

A vibrant area rug can be added to a neutral, open kitchen or dining area. To bring a little cosiness into the space, place a multicoloured rug with orange or yellow stripes beside the kitchen counter or by the dining table.

Because laminate and hardwood floors are neutral, you can get an attractive look by selecting any colour and thickness of a rug. Select hues that go well with the room's furnishings, artwork, and walls. 

Things to Consider:

Rich, deep colours like reds or forest greens are great for creating a cosy atmosphere in your space that is ideal for hearty conversations or relaxing in front of your television. Warm hues like oranges and gold also lend the area a cosy appearance. Does your living room get a lot of natural light from its wide windows? Cool hues like violet, mint green, and pastel blue will create a tranquil, relaxing mood in the space.

You can select a wide range of patterns or colours with flooring that are solid, neutral colours, or basic patterns. For contrast, use a set of complementary colours. You can place a blue rug on an orange or earth-toned floor to create a striking effect. Place an area rug on the floor in a beige or earthy tone if you want a balanced aesthetic. To add some colour and vibrancy to a room with faux wood or stone floors, consider adding a vibrant, bohemian area rug.

Selecting light or white-hued rugs is not a good idea in areas where pets, young children, or guests who bring in dirt from the outside often congregate. For these spaces, black area rugs with vivid patterns or dark, solid colours work well, especially if they are made of wool. No matter the colour, stay away from putting seagrass, sisal, or jute rugs in high-traffic areas.

Large area rugs help contain pet hair and filth since they show up more on light-coloured or light-wood floors. A pastel-coloured rug can create the illusion of a continuous space. Although the region will stand out more with darker colours, some people may find the stark contrast to being off-putting.

Make Use of a Colour Wheel:

To find out if the tone of your floor is warm or cold, always use a colour wheel. Three categories and twelve colours make up a simple colour wheel. The three primary hues are blue, yellow, and red. Orange, green, and violet are examples of secondary colours that are created by combining basic colours. Tertiary colours combine a neighbouring primary colour with a secondary colour. Tertiary colours are yellow-orange and blue-green.

One colour scheme you may use to decorate your home is monochromatic, which consists of several tones of the same colour, like baby blue to dark blue or pale sea green to dark forest green. Bright area rugs can make a space decorated in softer tones stand out. An analogous colour scheme consists of two to six hues that are next to each other on the colour wheel, such as orange and red. A complimentary colour scheme has two hues that are in direct opposition to one another on the colour wheel combined into a striking combination. Red and green as well as purple and yellow are complementary colours. This kind of colour scheme would undoubtedly make a room pop, as you can imagine. A dramatic effect would undoubtedly be produced by a citron rug set against purple accent pieces in the space.

Select an anchor rug in a shade of blue, black, or red if you like a space with a strong contrast. It will give a room with simple or neutral furniture or one with little furniture a visual focal point. Hue refers to a pure colour on the colour wheel, even though most people use the terms hue and colour interchangeably. A colour is referred as a tint when white is added to it. To create a shade of a specific colour, add black; to create a tone, use grey.

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