When furnishing a home, carpet is often treated as a throwaway detail that isn’t carefully incorporated into the larger design plan. We searched for sofas, chairs, coffee tables, and TV stands. But the carpet is often the last thing left. For creative cohesion, this is false. An unsuitable carpet can make a room unsettling. A room can also feel incomplete without a carpet. In fact, Real Simple points out that forgetting the rug is one of the top design mistakes homeowners make when it comes to spacious floor plans. It helps to think of rugs as palettes for building spaces.
With so many different textures, colors and styles, rugs can create drama, contrast, and comfort. If the room is a painting, treat your rug choice as a landscape that fills the foreground. Here are five tips on how to perfect the process and take your home to the next level.