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The Art Of The Oriental Rug
October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Area rugs are divided in three different types which include Oriental rugs in the rules of decor. The first is the rug that will be used as a focal point. The second is the rug that will be used to highlight the focal point. The third has more to do with the specific area in which it will be used to either tone down or highlight the focal point as well.
Choose an Oriental rug that has a central point of focus such as; a medallion or large pattern figure located in the center. This will draw the eye to the center of the rug. Rugs that are chosen to highlight the focal point or compliment the focal point should be of the same pattern and color but not contain the large pattern figure or medallion.
That being said, it’s something that most people can figure out for themselves. The interesting bit comes in when using an Oriental rug to achieve a certain effect within a room. Things here to consider do not only include the final visual effect but also the amount of traffic the room receives and also the material the rug is made out of.
Taking the material into account first, wool is the preferred choice among many Oriental rug owners. The reason for this is the fact that wool characteristically has the ability to absorb almost five times its own weight in water. That means that if the room the rug is placed in has a high humidity, the rug will absorb some, if not all, of the moisture.
Next up, you need to consider the amount of traffic. Oriental rugs do supply quite a bit of warmth to a place and have the ability to enhance the mood of a room. However, one aspect that has to be considered in terms of a room where the volume of traffic is rather high is the maintenance of the rug in question. The rule of thumb here is to get a rug that is perhaps a bit darker in color but more importantly, one that has a very intriguing and intricate pattern. Naturally this doesn’t get rid of the evidence of many people walking over it but it won’t show as easily as a blank rug – thereby reducing cleaning costs.
If it seems pleasing to the eye and you have chosen colors that blend in or accent the mood you are trying to achieve in the room, you have chosen well. Two rugs of the same size and pattern will divide the focal point and can be used in a larger area or a room that has an area that is of odd size.
If you found this information about oriental rug decorating helpful, then you will adore these oriental area rugs.
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