Decorating With Blue Rugs

Mineral blue walls give the space a serene vibe.

Decorating with blue rugs.

Think about what you want to focus on in the room. A blue striped rug is an ideal base for overstuffed club chairs upholstered in a blue pattern of the same tone. A plush armchair brings in the lighter tones of the rug and bed linens tie the lighter bedding to the blue surroundings. Add a rug to a room that lacks excitement and problem solved.

Add curtains and an area rug with a floral pattern or pinstripes of blue brown and tans to unify the room. The cream furniture and area rug create a clean palette leaving room to experiment with other colors as time goes on. Keep patterns in the same color family. 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.

Then add blue pillows to the earth tone chairs. 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. To warm up the room the designer adds an area rug with a honeycomb pattern and sangria red color. Transitional grey and blue living room with sangria red rug.

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. You might even say it completes a room by tying all the different pieces together visually. Blue takes a feminine turn when paired with shades of pink and furniture with graceful lines.

However if you want a rug to complement the existing decor chances are a smaller sized rug that blends in would be more appropriate. In this bedroom designed by mathew bees the marigold is introduced via the trim of the canopy. If existing chairs in the room contain earthy brown and tan colors add earth tone pillows to the blue couch. 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.

The pale blue walls are subtle but the hot pink hydrangeas and pillows pack plenty of punch to keep the room feeling friendly. This blue master bedroom starts with a peacock feather blue floor rug and builds on with layers of turquoise. Best blue for a living room. Layers of blue tie a busy oriental rug together with patterned pillows and a grid of artwork.