Meta Description: Persian rugs are a versatile home décor accessory. They come in a vast array of colors, sizes, and styles that can be used in a variety of ways to transform the look of any room.
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Persian rugs are classic pieces of artwork that can enhance your interior’s style and design. And there’s no better way to display the exquisite patterns of these antique rugs than by placing them in any part of your home.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to decorating with these colorful, multi-patterned pieces of art.
So, here we have put together 10 easy-to-execute interior design ideas with Persian rugs, that you can implement to add a dramatic flair to any of your interior design projects.
1. Entryway Ellegance
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Unlike most other décor items that are merely decorative, rugs are the ones that can enhance any space both aesthetically and practically.
You may have witnessed that any interior space without an area rug, looks stark and lacks a cohesive feel in the room’s layout. Let’s start from the first space of your home, the entryway. Creating an appealing ambiance here is very crucial, as it will give the first impression of your home.
What can be more warm and inviting element here to add an extravagant Persian rug? It can instantly change the dynamics of the room. The room goes from cold and unwelcoming to colorful, lively, and welcoming.
2. Find out the Color Palette through Persian Rugs
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Rug usually makes the interior design process easy as it helps in finding out the color palette of your interior space. And if you are planning to opt for a Persian rug- it is even more helpful in finding the perfect color palette.
Once you’ve picked out your rug, choose one or two neutral colors (usually found in the background of the Persian rugs), as well as one or two accent colors you’d like to use to enhance your space.
For example: If your rug has a pop of black color, then use black as an accent color in your space! A pop of pink? Then maybe it’s a beautiful vase filled with pink peonies or roses.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised how everything comes together after you sprinkle those accent colors throughout your space.
3. Be Creative in Layering the Rugs
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The Persian rugs offer plenty of opportunities to show your creativity in interior design through their endless range of colors and sizes.
One way to add a creative flair to an interior space is by layering two rugs together in the same space. Here make sure that both rugs complement each other while also blending with one or more accent colors in the room.
You can layer two rugs together in the same place in several ways. Simply rearranging the rugs can give the room a brand-new look. This is an easy and cost-effective way to refresh the décor of any room.
4. Create Transitional Interior Design
Whatever interior design style you are following for your interior spaces, the good news is that Persian rugs go with everyone.
The Persian rugs usually epitomize vintage and luxurious vibes, but a very interesting interior design idea is to contrast with modern furniture and Persian rugs to achieve a transitional, eclectic, or mid-century modern look.
Whether you’re looking for a bold and richly colored rug, a geometric one, or a more minimal distressed or over-dyed area rug, there are so many available, I’m sure you can find one to fit your needs and style.
5. Use Persian Rug as an Artwork
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There’s no denying that every Persian rug is a work of art – each one a labor of love, created by highly skilled weavers who spend a lot of time painstakingly tying one knot at a time. The result is a magnificent and versatile piece of art that is both decorative and functional.
While you may relish the idea of adorning your floors with a Persian rug for its decorative value, it’s not the only way to use these creations. Richly patterned Persian rugs can make gorgeous, eye-catching wall hangings too. It will infuse not just the wall but the entire room with color, dimension, and drama.
6. Create a Balance
Buying Persian or Oriental rugs with subtle designs is an excellent idea if you’re using heavily patterned wallpaper or upholstery. But if you’re getting antique rugs with highly detailed designs, your accent furniture and walls should have fewer patterns on them. Your space will feel more cohesive if you strike a proper balance between these contrasting elements.
7. Place Similar Style/Colored Rugs In Connecting Spaces
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Placing rugs of similar styles and colors in connecting spaces is an interesting interior design idea and one of the easiest ways to connect two rooms in a way that creates a visual connection between them.
For example, you can choose two tribal rugs in large, bold, geometrical motifs or you can go with two city rugs in an intricate layout of small floral elements filling the field of the rug.
This arrangement of two rugs in similar styles or colors placed in connecting spaces creates an amazing sense of continuity and coordination as it draws the eyes from one space to the other.
8. Dye the Persian Carpet
A dyed rug lets you keep its vintage charm and make it more eye-catching at the same time. These characteristics turn your carpet into the focal point of the space, making it stand out from the other areas in your home. And if you’re after a stylish, sophisticated feel, you can get this ambiance from the combination of modern styles and dyed rugs.