The lighter color creates a stark contrast with the dark wood balancing out the feel of the room and bringing attention to each element.
Area rug ideas for dark floors.
On the other hand using dark color rugs in a naturally illuminated area with large windows makes the rug look warming and very appealing.
You may also explore other oriental rugs like the persian rugs baja rugs and kilim rugs.
Opt for a lighter hide like this reindeer rug.
Via cb2 there s no harm in going classic in the rug department.
A rug may be considered an accessory but it can be the foundation of a gorgeous space.
Designer amy bubier suggests getting the rug first.
Often rugs are the more limiting piece when it comes to pattern color and what fits into your budget so you may want to start with the rug design and move on to the fabrics and paint from there she says.
Animal hides make such great rugs to step onto first thing in the morning but if you have a dark wood floor a cow hide might be too dark for the space.
The dark wood floors of this modestly sized but comfortable living room are covered by a natural fiber area rug that lends a nautical feel to the blue and white color pallet.