Choosing a Timeless Rug

Rugs can be a bit of a tricky matter – they can make or break a room, so it is very important to pick the style that matches your house perfectly. Choosing the right rug means that you’ve found the perfect item to tie your interior scheme together. To get the most out of your rug, we advise you to go for a timeless option, this way you can be sure that even if the time passes and you change the design of your place, you rug will still suit the interior decoration.

But how does a timeless rug look? Designs tend to be classic, with patterns such as stripes and chevrons. They work great with basic colour pallets. Examples of timeless rugs are traditional rugs and Persians – it won’t be a traditional rug if it is trendy or it feels too original. Here are some key elements you need to pay attention to when choosing your timeless rug:

Size

It is really important that you choose the size of rug depending on the size of your room. If for example you choose a small rug for a large room you can end up with an odd look. You need to work with the principle that the larger the room is, the larger the rug needs to be. However, if you are the lucky owner of an amazing wood floor for example, you could show off a bit of the flooring with a smaller one. It is also recommended to leave a border around the edge of the room to make the room feel more spacious.

Colour

Timeless rugs are often associated with neutral colours, since they are easily matched with any interior design. Neutral hues include grey, cream, beige and white tones. If you are not sure what neutral colours are for you, we recommend you choose the colour depending on the effect you are looking to give your space. For example, go for creamy colours if you are looking to open up a room. Dark colours like black work better for big rooms and create a nice contrast with lighter floors. If you are looking for something elegant and sophisticated, without hesitation you should choose grey, especially on wooden floors – they neither lighten or darken a room.

Style

Of course the style of your rug will greatly depend on the style you want to give to your house. If you live in a modern property you might opt for modern patterns for example, or if your house contains more period elements you might want a more traditional rug. If you prefer to have something in the middle and not go to any extreme, timeless designs such as Persians, ethnic and geometric rugs are some of the styles that work best in any house.

With these few tips and your own great personal taste, we are sure you will find the perfect timeless rug for you.