Morning friends. I want to ask you- How many of you think of using a carpet to add to your room or design? How many of you see a rug as a design element? Well, often, area rugs, mats and carpets are forgotten at the mere mention of all the other delicious design tools and elements. However carpets, area rugs, mats and runners can be a powerful design tool.

 Carpets, especially when patterned or brightly coloured, can infuse the room with a certain look & feel. It can give a neutral room the specific character that you are after or introduce a palette to the scheme.

These bold, Grecian inspired area rugs, make a bold statement in their classical environments; adding personality, contrast and colour to the room. 

 Using an area rug is a good way to ground an area. Otherwise, your furniture could end up looking like they are floating in space. It demarcates areas in an open plan and adds texture and warmth.

A rug can also be the feature in a room. A bold motif can liven up an office or give a neutral room that homey touch.

 Rugs can also be used as another layer, or building block, in the design. It can build on the current style of the room. This quilt inspired carpet is whimsical and fun. It enhances the rustic, bohemian and cottage feel that you already get from the soft floral print of the chair, the casual air of the slipcover and the fun the bright baubles.

 Whether your scheme is neutral, bold, classical or rustic, there is a carpet for you.

 These magnolias make a statement upon entering the rustic foyer.

 The area rug, yanks this scheme into modern times.

 Have you ever considered using a runner in your lounge instead of the traditional 2×3 area rug?

Carpets and rugs ad a foundation to your design. Whether bold or plain, bright or natural, use these to ground your room, to add layers of depth, visual interest, fun or refinement. The options are endless.

Ciao. x

PS- All of thee lovely carpets are from The Rug company.