{"id":7884,"date":"2020-04-07T09:13:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T14:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endlessknotrugs.com\/?p=7884"},"modified":"2020-04-07T09:14:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T14:14:00","slug":"how-to-choose-between-a-patterned-or-solid-color-rug-in-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endlessknotrugs.com\/2020\/04\/07\/how-to-choose-between-a-patterned-or-solid-color-rug-in-your-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Between a Patterned or Solid-Color Rug in Your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the age of hard-surface floors<\/a>, rugs play a key role in rounding out a corporate or hospitality space\u2019s interior design. Depending on how you use it, the right rug can tie a room together with a subtle, cohesive thread \u2014 or it can stand out as an attention-grabbing statement piece. The difference often comes down to the choice between a patterned or solid-color option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for some tips to choose a rug that complements<\/em> the rest of your design instead of competing with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the size of your space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patterns can be overwhelming in small spaces. If you\u2019re working in a cramped or crowded room, it\u2019s a good idea to stick to light, solid colors for your decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you just can\u2019t bear the thought of your space looking bland without any texture, you can<\/em> get away with a patterned rug as long as you opt for one with a large design. Avoid tight, repeating graphics like small chevron \u2014 instead, opt for light, airy images with plenty of space between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Bamboo and Tsubomi patterns<\/a> are good examples of rugs that can open up a small room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about the other design elements you want to include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general design rule, you should only have one standout pattern<\/a> in a space. Patterns add a lot of visual weight \u2014 including too many can make a room feel unbalanced, negatively affecting the subconscious experience of guests and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, it\u2019s important to consider the other design elements you want to include before you settle on a patterned or solid-color rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your furniture is patterned, your rug should be a solid color. This prevents your space from feeling too busy with competing visual elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few exceptions, though:<\/p>\n\n\n\n