Rugs are a huge part of interior design. They are what define rooms and creates the boundaries or limits of each space. It’s the ultimate way to create definition in areas that are now prone to a more open-plan layout. 

Looking for the right rug for your space? Lindye Galloway’s shop has a great range of rugs to choose from. 

Styles of Rugs

There are so many different rugs styles to choose from, so below we will walk you through some of our favorites to help you better understand your options. 

Patterns

Rugs with patterns are amazing. With the right pattern, you can truly create a unique feel! Try using a vintage rug made up of an ornate pattern with a mix of some bold colors to make a statement. You can also create a more neutral feeling with a more subtle patterned rug. It allows for interest if your furniture is slightly more neutral and monochromatic.. If you like linens and don’t have a lot going on in the room, it’s just a lovely touch to have something different to ground the space and show that pattern can be subtle too.

Sizes

Sizes of rugs are the trickiest part for most. The rug’s size is critical because, again, it defines the space, but it also determines where your furniture sits on the rug and how this space moves within your home. So for example, if you have a geometric space, sometimes round or oval is an excellent way to ground that, especially in a dining room. Iif you want to create a more organic moment, you can do a hide rug in the corner of a master or a nursery to bring unique texture and shape into space. Also, for sizing, I always like to go larger in the bigger bedrooms or living rooms, just so that I know that all of the furniture can at least have it’s two front legs on the rug.

Colors

There are some great patterns or textures in rugs. Especially when you’re going for something natural, like a warm honey color or even a nice navy to ground a more neutral or bright space. I don’t think you can go wrong with a more neutral tone than a color that stands out slightly more, like in a vintage or ornate style rug. 

Low Pile 

A low pile rug is typically a little more durable. It doesn’t shed as often as others unless there’s a significant amount of wool in it, so we recommend a low pile rug for our clients unless they want an extra comfort layer of cushiness and coziness. 

High Pile

The high pile rug is similar to the kind of rug we just went over above. When working with clients or designing a space, when we need a little extra oomph, we go for a high pile rug as it gives some excellent height that allows for a big statement and a lot of texture.

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Rug Placement Tips

Living room

In a living room, we love grand and large rugs and help define the space with the furniture, again, sitting on the rug. It’s the perfect place to go big or go home.

Bedroom

A bedroom is a fantastic place for a rug that is comfortable and has delicious texture. This is where you’re going to get up every morning and go to sleep every night, so when you wake up, you want to land your feet on something that feels good on your toes and ultimately looks beautiful in your room.

Kitchen/Dining Room

We typically go for a fun runner in the kitchen, whether that’s a vintage runner, jute runner, or an extremely durable indoor-outdoor runner. It is the perfect place under the sink or under the oven, where it’s just that extra layer of luxury.

Entryway

The entryway is another place where we love a good runner. Typically an entryway is elongated and is the first impression to the home, so we want to make sure that that is an investment piece that is also durable and allows for multiple people to walk on that, as it is a high-traffic area for your home.

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Matching Your Style

Flooring Style

Ensure that you have already picked out your flooring when you are rug shopping. Different types of wood stains really can determine whether or not the rug fits well aesthetically in the space or has a warm feeling versus a cold feeling. 

The wood tone, especially if it’s custom, is a huge investment and something where everything should feel cohesive on that rug and make the room feel as flowy as possible. 

Existing Furniture

We typically recommend that when you’re starting from scratch, the rug is one of your first purchases. Then, you build off that great texture just because it is such a large statement piece. But if you’re working with pre-existing furniture and adding a rug into it or just refreshing your space, we recommend getting swatches of your furniture and your flooring before going and looking at rugs. They are what truly grounds your furniture, so making sure that that’s all extraordinarily cohesive and flows well together with the same aesthetic in mind.

Color Palette

A color palette is something you want to think about when purchasing a rug. It is all about color and what you want to bring into your space or what you want to elevate in your space. If you have an extremely neutral living room or bedroom and you want to keep it that way, then something just very subtle and with a little bit of interest is great, or if you have a more modern home and want to go with a darker color, totally up to you, but think about your current space or the space that you’re designing and what you want that to ultimately look like.

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Choosing the Perfect Rug

So choose a rug that best works for you and your space but also your lifestyle. Always think about how you live in your home, your family, your entryway, if it’s a high-traffic area if you have a dog or multiple kids, and the areas where you are hanging out the most.  Make sure that you go with something that can withstand the test of time and that looks beautiful whether you are indoors or out. And you can find all of this at the Lindye Galloway Shop