How to Decorate with Oriental Rugs

Interior design trends come and go, but Oriental rugs never seem to go out of style. They’ve now been popular for centuries!

Looking effective whether used as a focal point in a modern, minimalist home or layered on top of other rugs in a cozy but eccentric abode, the versatility of the Oriental rug seems to have assured its timelessness.

If you’re ready to buy an Oriental rug for your living space, check out our expert advice first. We’ll help you maximize its visual impact.

Assess your floor space

Before you go shopping for your Oriental rug, measure up your floor space first. Bear in mind that most Oriental rugs come in a standard rectangular shape.

Do you want your rug to lie under a particular piece of furniture? If so, it’s important to know the dimensions you need. If your rug is too big or too small, you run the risk of it looking ridiculous.

Decide the focal point of the room

Will your rug be the main attraction in the room? Is it there to make a big impression or just to make your space feel cozy?

Most rooms have a focal point: a piece of furniture or decoration that attracts the eye. Make sure you don’t have too many things competing for attention or your Oriental rug could be lost in the chaos.

Consider multiple rugs

Depending on the size of your space and what it’s used for, it could benefit from more than one rug. If that is your plan, you’ll have to consider how your Oriental rug will interact with the others.

Don’t feel like every rug in the same room needs to have the same style. As long as they have a commonality to keep them cohesive, they can still look great together.

Mix patterns with intention

You might think that because your Oriental rug has such an intricate design, the rest of your living space should be plain. This isn’t necessarily the case.

It’s possible to combine different patterns in the same room. Just make sure they share a color scheme or a particular motif, for example, florals.

Choose a color scheme

How do you want your room to feel? If you’re planning a cool, tranquil space, you might choose colors like blue and white. To make a space feel warm and inviting, the earthy tones of traditional rugs are ideal.

Select complementary accessories

Some people choose to go all-in on the Oriental theme and look for decorative touches like Persian lamps that enhance their exotic rug. Wooden or wicker furniture always works well with these traditional pieces, too.

Given the floral designs that are typical of an Oriental rug, you might find that a well-chosen house plant looks great placed beside one too!

Buy from a reputable vendor

When you decide to invest in an Oriental rug, make sure you buy from trustworthy rug experts that can guarantee its authenticity.

Here at Rug Source, we have an extensive collection of high-quality Oriental rugs to choose from.

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