Decorating With Contemporary Rugs
Decorating a room with contemporary rugs is not a difficult task given the vast selection of modern rugs available today. Some might think modern interiors are cold and not very homey, well if that’s what you think, maybe this style is not for you. However, a modern room today can be very comfortable and welcoming if it’s put together properly. Remember, whichever style you choose to go with, should be a reflection of your personality and where YOU feel at home. If you enjoy things that are contemporary and of today, then this style is for you. Keep your focus on space, shape and color to get a slick and fresh look.
Shag rugs are very popular in today's modern homes. In contemporary style less is more!
Contemporary area rugs come in variety of colors but the most common are neutrals, black, white with some bold accent colors. If your furniture and most other colors in your room are neutral, then you may want to select a bold color for background of your rug to make it stand out. It looks better not to have the furniture and rug color predominantly the same. Choose a rug which has color of your furniture in details not in the primary color.
Normally modern carpet and rugs have clean, smooth and geometric lines. Among the hottest contemporary rugs are New Wave Collection by Momeni, Many collections by Dynamic Rugs and Sphinx Rugs. When selecting a rug, if your furniture is plain, go with large patterns and use smaller ones if you big prints in your furniture’s fabric. Alternatively, you can choose a shag rug which is also very popular today.
Keep in mind, with contemporary style less is more! Try not to use objects with excessive details and floral patterns. You will achieve the best look by going basic, bold and uncluttered.
Have fun decorating!
Tina V
Sales Team
September 7th, 2010 at 5:05 am
Choosing a contemporary rug for your home is a matter of taste. In general, contemporary rugs have bright colors, bold patterns and are made of easy-care materials like olefin, polypropylene, wool or cotton..
January 7th, 2011 at 2:48 am
Use a contemporary rug to add some style your room you are decorating. Contemporary rugs introduce more variety of colors and stylish but the most common are neutrals, black, white with some bold accent colors and Many collections by Dynamic Rugs and Sphinx Rugs.
January 21st, 2011 at 8:13 am
I don’t really like those shag rugs, but i have to agree with the simple beauty contemporary rugs offer.
January 24th, 2011 at 4:06 am
Got a room that’s crying out for a bright accent or a face lift? One of the quickest, cheapest ways to perk up your living space is with a new area rug. Not just any area rug, though. Today’s contemporary designs and styles in area rugs can add a bright splash of color to the décor of any room, from a traditional living room to the most contemporary of Danish Modern living rooms.
February 17th, 2011 at 4:22 am
When we look around our home want some thing new.we say that room you never change here. Problem is that how can we change it. so there are a lot of rugs in different-different looks.
February 28th, 2011 at 8:50 am
Tips for a room makeover. Totally agree that you need to understand how to create a contemporary home and your advice is excellent. There are different elements to a modern home including sleek lines in terms of furniture, minimal accessories to highlight touches of color and as per the previous post – lighting is essential.
March 28th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Love the New Wave collection. Really pops and makes any room look great.
July 5th, 2011 at 3:46 am
White contemporary rug looking like snow elegant picture.