The mix works best when there s a common dominant color as in this yellow based pair.
Complementing rug with rooms next to each other.
A third group of patterns could be two different size plaids and a floral.
I find that burgandy persian rugs are hard to mix with others so best to play with solids there and you should know that two bold patterns are fun but will make your room feel busier smaller and more energetic which isn t a bad thing.
If the floors are drastically different from each other and area rugs aren t an option you might want to consider painting the rooms the same color.
For example group together a floral stripe and polka dot.
Oriental rugs can be easier to combine than other carpets because they often share a common sensibility and color palette and the patterns are so detailed they re less likely to clash with other patterns.
Combining complementary rugs is a fun way to bring color into a room.
Having a common color cross between multiple rugs will help unify the space says donna.
How to pick area rugs for adjoining living and dining rooms.
The most important tip when decorating rooms is to decorate with items you really love.
If you are decorating a great room and the sitting area rug is going vertically the dining area rug can be vertical or horizontal.
Place the rugs in each area the way it looks best and don t worry about keeping them all in the same direction.
In addition to the fact that each of the rug patterns are different sizes the colors are nearly the same.
Take your rugs to a local rug cleaner to keep them looking great.
For instance in the home that illustrates this story we layered colored glazes of soft patinas to evoke a sense of colored air.
Although there s a hint of pattern in the textiles it remains in the background.
It is a simple option that creates an elevated feel.
The key to picking complementing rugs for one room is to pick rugs that have at least one color in common as the red and gold geometric patterned ascot 1326rgd needlepoint rug and the red gold green and white empire 1910a needlepoint rug.
The most obvious way to create a pleasing flow is to carry elements of the rooms into each other.
Another pattern group that works well together is herringbone stripes and paisley.
This is most often done with two or more solid rugs in complementary colors.
Also virtually any rugs look good combined with a cowhide or a sisal rug.
It will soothe the different floors and create some sense of flow.
That s why this multiple rug situation in this madrid home featured on mi casa works so well.
This option creates bold living spaces and can really reinforce a color scheme.
As a rule of thumb use at least three patterns in a room.