Make a Statement...With Your Rug.

A rug is worth a thousand words.

That famous saying hits close to home when looking for a way to spice up a dull and drab room. Statement rugs can leave your guests in utter awe, giving your room the perfect balance of tranquility and excitement.

Or...they can burn your guests’ eyes, distracting them from the most basic conversations.

So, how do you strike a balance between awesomeness and eyeball burning? Read these 3 tips for maximum room equilibrium.

1. Color or Pattern: Choose One

In order to choose a tasteful, yet eye-catching statement rug, it’s important to balance out the rug’s features. If you’re going for bright colors, maybe pick a low-key pattern. If you’re looking for a crazy pattern, don’t pick one with bright neons. While there are certainly exceptions to this rule, it serves as a general starting point in statement rug hunting.

2. Consider the Location

There’s a time (always) and a place (not your zen room) for your statement rug. While a statement rug can be refreshing in a monotone living room or even a neutral bedroom, consider what tone you want the room to set. A great place for a statement rug is in the foyer or first room of your home. Make an entrance every time you step onto the scene (a.k.a. into your house.)

 3. Play with Textures

To really make a statement, think about what the flooring is that the rug will layer. Creating a contrast of textures can be just as effective as creating a contrast of colors and patterns. Don’t be afraid to experiment with layering a shag rug on a dark wood or a cotton rug on a carpet. Texture can create another level of clean complexity to a space.

Consider the following types of statement rugs to spice up your space:

• Bold animal prints
• Aztec designs
• Crazy stripes
• Daring florals
• Expressive geometrics
• Multicolored prints
• Furry shags

Now that you know how to achieve rug harmony, it’s time to get shopping! May the rug forces be with you.