Tips To Choose And Place The Perfect Rug For Your HDB

Area rugs need not be something to stress about. Check out these seven tips to help you pick out and place the perfect rug for your space

When it comes to decorating a home or a space, one thing that many people neglect are area rugs. Rugs are conventionally thought to be expensive, difficult to clean and are dust magnets. You may feel that they are just not worth the effort. However, area rugs bring life to rooms. They have the ability to make your living space look and feel cosier, fancier or more outstanding.

It can be a bit of a daunting task to shop or plan for a rug in your space though. Things like complementary colours, sizes and placements can make anyone give up rather quickly. To make styling a space with a rug easier, here are seven essential tips that will help you make the best use of an area rug.

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1. Use rugs to divide a room

If you are decorating a larger room, such as the hall in your home, use a rug to divide the area up. For example, rugs could designate seating areas or dining areas. This will make your living space look more organised and can even give the impression that the room is bigger than it actually is.

2. Use different sized rugs in a single room

While different rugs in a single room can really make a space look bigger and more organised, what you want to avoid is getting two rugs that are exactly the same size. Two similarly sized rugs can end up cutting the room in half which can make it look rather unpleasant.

Rather, use different sized rugs or even rugs of different shapes to emphasise the beauty of the space. Showing off your flooring is also a good thing because it will compliment your choice of rug.

3. Get rugs that complement each other

Picking rugs can be sensory overload if you aren’t focused. You may be drawn to many different styles and want to buy them all. However, rugs with contrasting patterns or colours may end up making the room look garish and disorganised.

Instead, pay attention to your furniture or wall colours. If your upholstery or wallpaper is patterned, choose a rug which has a solid colour or more subtle patterns. Likewise, if your upholstery or wallpaper has solid colours, a rug with bolder patters will make a huge impact in the room. Just make sure that you don’t have furniture covering up the designs on the rug.

Bonus tip: Bold patterns on a smaller rug can often give your room the idea of being bigger than it actually is.

4. Measure your space

Before setting out to buy your rug, measure the space which you wish to put your rug. If you are putting your rug under a couch, make sure that it extends under at least the first set of legs on the sofa.

If the rug is going to be placed in front of the couch, you should make sure that it is slightly longer than the couch so that it can still be seen.

Essentially you should make sure that your furniture has space to sit nicely on the rug and that it can still be seen. Measuring your space and furniture takes the guesswork out of the process.

5. Try hanging your rug on the wall

Hanging a rug on the wall may seem odd but when done properly, you’ll be surprised at just how well it works. Pick a rug which compliments your wall colour and you’ll find that it makes a great focal point in your room.

6. Choose colours that feature at least two of your accent colours

If your space is unpainted, you could opt to buy a rug and then use the colours on the rug to determine the colour scheme of the room. This is an easy way to style a room when you aren’t sure what you’re doing.

If your walls are already painted or your furniture is already in, try to get a rug which accents or ties in with your existing colours.

7. Play with shapes to soften a room

Rugs don’t have to be only rectangular and boring. Rather, use your furniture to help you decide the shape of your rug. For example, if you have a round coffee table, opt for a round rug. This will complement your furniture better and will make everything look more organised. It will also help you soften your space.

Need some inspiration to spruce up your space? Check out our top ten rug picks below:

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Tips To Choose And Place The Perfect Rug For Your HDB

Tottori Grey Abstract Rug from Crate & Barrel

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If you are a fan of darker, wooden furniture, consider Crate and Barrel’s Tottori Grey Abstract rug. The neutral tones will give you plenty to work with in terms of the colour of your furniture. The rug comes in orange, yellow and blue so you can choose a colour that will compliment your personal style. At $1,104.

Roskilde Rug from Ikea

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If you’re looking for a more economic rug, try out Ikea’s Roskilde rug. Its bold colours and patterns will instantly lift and bring life to any room. The best part is that you can use it with lighter coloured furniture or darker ones because this rug will compliment both styles. The rug can also be used for both indoor and outdoor spaces so you have lots of versatility with it. At $90.

Pop Rug from Castlery

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Every room can do with a pop of colour and that’s exactly what Castlery’s Pop Rug does. With its vibrant yellow and black lines, this rug can be used to draw attention to a particular space in a room. At $119.

Mineral SU/08B Medium Rug from Harvey Norman

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If you’re looking for a statement piece that feels and looks luxurious, Harvey Norman’s Mineral SU/08B Medium Rug is a great choice for your room. With it’s blue and brown abstract designs, this piece goes best with dark, woody furniture so that attention is drawn to it. At $599.

Kaiku Mat from HipVan

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If you’re looking for a more subtle coloured rug but one which still gives the room an extra layer, try Hipvan’s Kaiku Mat. Besides being stunning, this rug is also waterproof, UV resistant, cold resistant, allergy-free, light and super easy to clean. Try placing it in a room with darker furniture to make your space more classy. At $259.

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Rhoda Rug from FortyTwo

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If you’re a fan of geometric patterns, FortyTwo’s Rhoda Rug will be perfect for you. This rug, with its brown hues, will easily compliment darker furniture or a room with a lot of plants and greenery. Place it in front of a couch or under a coffee table for maximum impact. At $249.90.

Hunter Brown rug from Living DNA

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If you have a parquet or wooden floor, Living DNA’s Hunter Brown rug will be perfect for your space. This rug has a patchwork of brown, black and white cowhide.

While it is on the pricy side, every piece of cowhide is a unique colour so you can be assured that you are getting something totally unique. It also feel luxurious and is a completely timeless piece.

Try placing it in front of a couch and avoid placing furniture on top of it so its full beauty can be appreciated. At $1,445.

Wicker Natural Sisal Rug from Bungalow 55

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If you’re going for a very natural and holiday-esque kind of look, Bungalow 55’s Wicker Natural Sisal Rug is the perfect option for you. This rug is sturdy yet complements a brighter room very well. If you have lighter furniture, this will be the perfect, rustic addition to the room.

If you have other rugs, which are of a bolder colour, consider layering them on top of this rug to really make it stand out. At $720.

Nordic Deluxe Canvas from The Carpet Shop

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If your style is subtle but you have a dull space that needs to be refreshed, a good option is a semi-brightly coloured rug. Consider The Carpet Shop’s Nordic Deluxe Canvas for a rug with a splash of colour that isn’t overpowering.

You can pair this rug with more subtle coloured furniture such as grey or dark blue to really bring out the boldness of the rug. It allows you to get that splash of colour without being too daring by committing to a fully bright, yellow or orange rug. At $219.

Casablanca Rug from iRugs

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If you’re really looking to insert a pop of colour into a room, iRugs is probably the best place to go for affordable and beautiful rugs. A particularly stunning piece is their orange Casablanca Rug which is a perfect addition to any room with darker furniture.

This rug acts as a beautiful focal point and is not overly garish when paired with more subtle furniture. Consider placing it in front of a couch or bookshelf for maximum impact. At $319.

Photo: iRugs

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Tips To Choose And Place The Perfect Rug For Your HDB

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1. Use rugs to divide a room

2. Use different sized rugs in a single room

3. Get rugs that complement each other

4. Measure your space

5. Try hanging your rug on the wall

6. Choose colours that feature at least two of your accent colours

7. Play with shapes to soften a room

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