Red Rugs

How to Style a Red Rug?

Red is a bold colour and that is why some people may find it quite challenging to work with a red rug. However, with the right information, anyone can improve the overall appearance of any room using this particular choice of rug. 

The size 

A red rug that barely covers the entire base of the furniture can make everything else appear too big for the room. An excessively large rug can make the room or office appear too congested. That is why you should choose a rug that is just perfectly sized for the area of placement. Some stylists recommend that all the furniture should rest on the rug. Others prefer that all furniture except the coffee table should rest off of the rug. Both styles can work depending on your preference.

The colour 

There are different shades of red and that is why you should pay close attention to the hues in your living room or office. Try to match the red rug you pick to the hues that are in existence. It’s worth pointing out that you can easily match a red rug with certain furniture and still make it work even if the walls are of a completely different colour.

The material 

Wool is hands down the best material for any interior setting including the bedroom or living room. However, if you want to spruce up an area with high-traffic you might want to go for options such as natural fibre or synthetic materials. Wool feels soft and warm but may be relatively harder to maintain. On the other hand, synthetics are much easier to maintain and affordable enough to be installed both indoors and outdoors.

Shapes and patterns 

The shape of your room should inform the shape of the red rug you choose to buy.  A rectangular rug is best suited for a rectangular room while a square rug is ideal for a square room. Round rugs can be quite appealing when placed in entry halls, playrooms or under circular dining tables. 

Red rugs can also come in a variety of surface patterns or weaving designs. While multi-coloured rugs can work almost anywhere, single-coloured rugs with no patterns on the surface may require you to consider the above-mentioned details first before settling on the best.

Mixing rugs 

Rugs can help define different areas within a large space. That is why some people prefer mixing rugs, which is perfectly fine. The key is to ensure that the colours of the different rugs do not clash because that will give an impression of being disorganised. When mixing rugs in an area, stick to the same colour palette. Additionally, it may be prudent to vary the designs of the rugs you use in one particular area.

Area of placement 

Choose a red rug that is designed to fit in a particular area of the house, office or outdoor space. A red shag rug made of wool can be an excellent way to make your bedroom cozy while a red rug made of synthetic material can be the ideal option for the hallway or the sitting room. At Miss Amara online, you can browse different rugs made specifically to blend with specific areas of your home or office. Examples include outdoor rugs, kids rugs and hallway rugs.

How to Maintain a Red Rug?

Once you buy a red rug, you need to know exactly how to maintain it so that it stays clean and durable. Here are some of the top tips to keep in mind.

Rotate the rug - having the rug stay in one position for a long time may mean some parts get worn out much faster than others. Rotating the rug from time to time ensures uniformity when it comes to wear and tear. This technique also helps slow down the rate at which your rug gets worn out.

Have rules - spilling wine or oil on an expensive luxurious wool rug can be a heartbreaking moment and that is why you need to have rules for your rugs. Tell small kids not to play or eat on expensive rugs. Everyone that gets into the house should take off their shoes before stepping on such a rug.

Clean regularly - most rugs can stay clean as long as you do not have too much human traffic in the living space. However, you can also ensure cleanliness by sweeping off any dirt using a broom, vacuuming or brushing off stains using a wet sponge or cloth. You should also consider thorough cleaning your rug occasionally. 

Where Can You Buy Cheap Red Rugs?

Purchase a top-quality red rug from Miss Amara online. We have an array of rugs for the office, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, decks, patios and other areas of your home. Get in touch with us for any questions, concerns or delivery in Australia.