This is why selecting the appropriate size and style of area rug for your room is crucial.
It should feel cohesive, enhancing the design rather than distracting from it.
However,finding the right area rugisnt always an easy task.
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High-Contrast Geometric Patterns
High-contrast geometric-patterned area rugs were everywhere in the 2010s.
Think black-and-white chevron trellis and quatrefoil patterns.
Today, however, this style feels outdated and heavy.
Instead, designers favor organic shapes, nature-inspired designs, andvintage-inspired patterns.
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Overly Ornate Florals
Another rug style Truelock says you should avoid this year is overly ornate florals.
These are not to be confused with the highly popular vintage-inspired floral rugs were seeing everywhere right now.
These rugs command attention and lend an artificial look and feel.
Opt for authentic vintage or vintage-inspired floral patterns that look handwoven to keep your space modern and fresh.
Similarly, she cautions against choosing the thin, mass-produced rugs.
Instead, Trenary says it’s time to return to the long-standing gold standard of rug materials: wool.
These rugs are thin, mass-produced, and made from synthetic materials.
The colors may be overly vibrant and high-contrast, giving them a noticeably artificial look.
