A home can only look homely with the right accessories to add a touch of style and elegance, one such statement piece would be adding an area rug. This can add warmth and beauty to any room. Rugs can come in different textures, colours and patterns thus the task of choosing the perfect one may be a daunting one. However, with a little knowledge and basic requirement ideas in mind, you should be able to shop for one that will lighten up your space.

Measuring the room
Firstly, measuring the area of the room will help you the right size of the rug and this is key to give the room a great look. You don’t want a really small rug in a large room and if you want to get a clearer visual idea, laying out newspapers on the floor to the size that looks good will help. Also, you can buy rugs online by using this method to find the perfect size. You must also consider your furniture. Since the rug you buy will be sharing space with the furniture in the room, it is important for them to complement each other. If it’s a new space, you could also buy furniture such ottomans for sale to fit in with the overall look of the room.

Rugs also come in different patterns and textures. Some can come as hard, flat weaved rugs and these are ideal to be walked over such as in a hallway as they are easier to clean and durable. Then there are shag weaves that more luxurious and heavy. These are best in bedrooms and give a very cozy look but muddy feet should be avoided with these types of rugs at all times. A low pile rug is idea for a kid’s room or playroom as it can be sat on.

Choosing the colour
Colour plays an important role as if the room is already heavily decorated, you would need to choose the colour of the rug as per the theme that is already in place. So a pastel rug would complement a shabby chic place. A burgundy rug would give an oriental feel to the room. Adding a pop of colour to an otherwise neutral room will add a touch of elegance and vibrancy to the room.

Patterns
A textured rug is all it takes to accessorize a simple room in a very elegant yet simple way. If the room is filled with a lot of solid patterns, a textured and brightly patterned rug will add that extra oomph factor in to the room. Contemporary patterns such as stripes and polka dots will serve the purpose.