Decorating With Blue Rugs

Van deusen blue hc 156 it looks fantastic with rich woods like cherry says jayne michaels an interior designer and a co owner of 2michaels design in new york city.

Decorating with blue rugs.

The pale blue walls are subtle but the hot pink hydrangeas and pillows pack plenty of punch to keep the room feeling friendly. You might even say it completes a room by tying all the different pieces together visually. Think about what you want to focus on in the room. A plush armchair brings in the lighter tones of the rug and bed linens tie the lighter bedding to the blue surroundings.

In this bedroom designed by mathew bees the marigold is introduced via the trim of the canopy. Layers of blue tie a busy oriental rug together with patterned pillows and a grid of artwork. The cream furniture and area rug create a clean palette leaving room to experiment with other colors as time goes on. When decorating with deep bold and saturated blues punctuate the space with a marigold accent.

Mineral blue walls give the space a serene vibe. Keep patterns in the same color family. However if you want a rug to complement the existing decor chances are a smaller sized rug that blends in would be more appropriate. A blue striped rug is an ideal base for overstuffed club chairs upholstered in a blue pattern of the same tone.

If existing chairs in the room contain earthy brown and tan colors add earth tone pillows to the blue couch. Transitional grey and blue living room with sangria red rug. Image turner pocock this room has a cold atmosphere because of the choice of fossil grey wall paint and a bold aegean blue sofa with blue cushions on it. Add a rug to a room that lacks excitement and problem solved.

While that alone is a good enough reason to decorate with a rug there are many others just as compelling. If the room is still unfurnished this is the perfect opportunity. A rug can anchor a room define it add warmth and help layer a room s decor. Blue takes a feminine turn when paired with shades of pink and furniture with graceful lines.

You can t go wrong with visual echoes as this living space testifies and this strategy is an effective way to fold a series of patterns into a pleasing package. This is especially important when you are buying an oriental rug for your living room. This blue master bedroom starts with a peacock feather blue floor rug and builds on with layers of turquoise. Then add blue pillows to the earth tone chairs.