{"id":265,"date":"2017-07-01T21:48:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-01T21:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2020-04-23T20:57:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T20:57:16","slug":"how-to-arrange-an-area-rug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/how-to-arrange-an-area-rug.html","title":{"rendered":"Designer Tips: How to Arrange an Area Rug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A well-placed area rug can be a piece of art in a living space. It can set a mood that is tranquil or vibrant. It can convey a sense of coziness or spaciousness. Functionally, it provides of bit of warmth for a home space. Here is a list of several ways an area rug can enhance a home.<\/p>\n<h2>Vibrant Pop of Color or Design<\/h2>\n<p>A multi-colored or geometric-designed area rug instantly becomes the focal point of a room when it is juxtaposed with solid-colored furniture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_266\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-266\" class=\"wp-image-266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/how-to-arrange-area-rugs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/how-to-arrange-area-rugs.png 534w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/how-to-arrange-area-rugs-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/how-to-arrange-area-rugs-324x300.png 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This photo features two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/namur-area-rug-rg1010.html\">Namur Area Rugs<\/a> (RG1010) placed side by side. Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/\">Fine Furniture San Diego<\/a>. <em>Graphic by Colleen Cochran.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Tone Down a Room<\/h2>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/rugs\/\">area rug<\/a> can have the opposite effect, serving to tone down a busy room. If a room has furniture with wild fabrics or highly ornate wallpaper, try toning it down a bit with an earth-colored area rug.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_267\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/zala-shag-area-rug-beige.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-267\" class=\"wp-image-267\" title=\"Zala Shag Area Rugs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips-to-arrange-area-rugs.jpg\" alt=\"Zala Shag Area Rugs\" width=\"526\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips-to-arrange-area-rugs.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips-to-arrange-area-rugs-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips-to-arrange-area-rugs-324x300.jpg 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This photo features two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/zala-shag-area-rug-beige.html\">Zala Shag Area Rugs<\/a> (Beige) placed side by side. Available from Fine Furniture San Diego.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Graphic by Colleen Cochran.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Create A Feeling of Coziness<\/h2>\n<p>When an area rug is placed under the front legs (or back legs too) of all furniture in a section of the room, it instantly creates a cozy gathering place. Indeed, an area rug can be used to set off any section of a room as its own cozy nook. For instance, an area rug set under a special reading chair, instantly \u201czones\u201d that area as separate comfy area. By putting an area rug under a table and chairs, an area becomes zoned for dining. Under a desk and chair, a study spot is created.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_268\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/zala-shag-area-rug-red.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-268\" class=\"wp-image-268\" title=\"Red Zala Area Rugs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/zala-area-rugs-room-arrangement.jpg\" alt=\"Red Zala Area Rugs\" width=\"526\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/zala-area-rugs-room-arrangement.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/zala-area-rugs-room-arrangement-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/zala-area-rugs-room-arrangement-308x300.jpg 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This photo features two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/zala-shag-area-rug-red.html\">Zala Shag Area Rugs (Red)<\/a> placed side by side. Available from Fine Furniture San Diego.&nbsp;<em>Graphic by Colleen Cochran.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Create a Feeling of Spaciousness<\/h2>\n<p>If it\u2019s a sense of spaciousness and freedom you\u2019re after, forgo placing the area rug under a couch and chair legs. (This technique can serve to transform a small room into one that gives the illusion of being much larger.)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_269\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/63-namur-area-rug-rg1016.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269\" class=\"wp-image-269\" title=\"Namur Area Rugs arranged side-by-side\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/namur-area-rugs-coffee-table-arrangement.jpg\" alt=\"Namur Area Rugs arranged side-by-side\" width=\"524\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/namur-area-rugs-coffee-table-arrangement.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/namur-area-rugs-coffee-table-arrangement-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/namur-area-rugs-coffee-table-arrangement-320x300.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This photo features three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/63-namur-area-rug-rg1016.html\">Namur Area Rugs<\/a> (RG1016) placed side by side. Available from Fine Furniture San Diego.&nbsp;<em>Graphic by Colleen Cochran.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Rugs are for Walls too<\/h2>\n<p>A stunning, high-quality area rug works wonderfully as a wall hanging. It instantly renders any room interesting and visually enticing. Plus, although a rug hung on a wall won\u2019t be warming anyone\u2019s feet, it still serves to create an ambiance of warmth within a room.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_270\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/63-namur-area-rug-rg1016.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-270\" class=\"wp-image-270\" title=\"Example of an area rug hung on the wall for decoration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hanging-area-rug-on-wall-arrangement.jpg\" alt=\"Example of an area rug hung on the wall for decoration\" width=\"526\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hanging-area-rug-on-wall-arrangement.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hanging-area-rug-on-wall-arrangement-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hanging-area-rug-on-wall-arrangement-324x300.jpg 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This photo features one Namur Area Rugs (RG1008).&nbsp;<em>Graphic by Colleen Cochran.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>These area rugs, and other home furniture and d\u00e9cor, can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\">Fine Furniture San Diego.<\/a> Our website offers many tips on interior design. We serve the greater San Diego area, offer local delivery, financing, furniture assemblage service, mattress hauling, and furniture hauling.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Content:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/basic-color-coordination.html\">Basic Color Coordination \u2013 Earn Your Color Credentials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/transitioning-into-new-home.html\">Transitioning into Your New Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/saving-in-san-diego.html\">How you can start saving in San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br \/>\nFine Furniture San Diego consultant, Colleen Cochran, is a writer and graphic artist who covers home and hearth design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A well-placed area rug can be a piece of art in a living space. It can set a mood that is tranquil or vibrant. 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