Rugs: Art Under Foot
A new or old hooked rug is the only accent needed to give a room warmth. It adds substance, texture and color as well as being practical. Some rugs make wonderful wall decorations if they are too fragile for everyday use. Hooked rugs are more interesting than a braided or manufactured one. the most sought-after rugs are known as "storytelling". They are illustrated and reveal a simple message in a visual manner.
Traditional Style
Even if your fabrics are traditional, chintz florals; tapestries; or plaids, early scatter rugs in vibrant florals or colors that go with your fabrics will mix well.
Unusual Setting
Hardly the setting most of us think of first for using a hooked rug, but the right design will make a tiled bathroom seem homey.
Country Style
Geometric rugs with patterns similar to those found on quilts, are most at home in a country setting. Use several in a long hallway or on a wood floor in a bedroom or living room. Place an interesting hooked rug over an area or wall-to-wall carpet. A geometric rug looks good over an Oriental or Persian carpet.
A Different Approach
Place a small rug on a rich, wooden table. It is a nice way to display a rug when the table isn't in use. Add a variety of interesting pottery on top.
Kitchen
Rugs with fruit designs will look good on a wood or tiled kitchen floor. Choose a rug with appropriate colors. A geometric design will give a contemporary kitchen a welcoming feeling.
Copyright Leslie Linsley, author
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