by Coastal Style NZ
A rug is an investment piece, so it’s important to get it right. By applying our tips as part of your selection process you’ll end up with a rug that endures year after year and season after season, and is a beautiful feature of your coastal style home. With so many options available, how do you narrow them down? Our first and most important tip is to look for a rug that will last for many years and still look as good as the day you bought it. Characteristics to search for include: It goes without saying that the colour of the rug needs to tie in well with your interior décor – it should enhance but not overpower it. In a coastal style home you can’t go wrong with a neutral tone; look for creams, greys and sandy beiges, and keep it light and airy. If you want to try adding some subtle colour take inspiration from beach side locations like the Mediterranean and Caribbean with warmer but earthy tones, and keeping it soft and soothing rather than bright and brazen. A final thought for consideration is the suitability of different colours and designs for different areas of your home. Light toned or solid colour rugs are suitable for low-traffic areas such as the bedroom, whereas two-toned or patterned rugs are better for high-traffic areas such as the living room or dining room as these will camouflage dirt and spills. In general, the easiest format of rug to work with is a rectangular shape because it helps define an area that furniture can be styled around. For large spaces, you can also consider layering two rugs that work well together. When selecting the size of your rug, be careful to measure the space it is to go in carefully and try to adhere to the following sizing rules-of-thumb: A rug is an investment piece, so it’s important to get it right. By applying our tips as part of your selection process you’ll end up with a rug that endures year after year and season after season, and is a beautiful feature of your coastal style home. With so many options available, how do you narrow them down? Our first and most important tip is to look for a rug that will last for many years and still look as good as the day you bought it. Characteristics to search for include: It goes without saying that the colour of the rug needs to tie in well with your interior décor – it should enhance but not overpower it. In a coastal style home you can’t go wrong with a neutral tone; look for creams, greys and sandy beiges, and keep it light and airy. If you want to try adding some subtle colour take inspiration from beach side locations like the Mediterranean and Caribbean with warmer but earthy tones, and keeping it soft and soothing rather than bright and brazen. A final thought for consideration is the suitability of different colours and designs for different areas of your home. Light toned or solid colour rugs are suitable for low-traffic areas such as the bedroom, whereas two-toned or patterned rugs are better for high-traffic areas such as the living room or dining room as these will camouflage dirt and spills. In general, the easiest format of rug to work with is a rectangular shape because it helps define an area that furniture can be styled around. For large spaces, you can also consider layering two rugs that work well together. When selecting the size of your rug, be careful to measure the space it is to go in carefully and try to adhere to the following sizing rules-of-thumb: 1. Invest wisely
You can find these characteristics in our range of beautiful rugs…
2. Consider both colour and texture
How about some of these options…
With a key component of the coastal style being the incorporation of natural textures in your home, a rug gives you a great opportunity to do this on a large scale. This can be achieved through the use of patterns, the way a rug has been woven, and the height of the pile.
How’s this for tantalising texture… 3. Size matters
Now it’s time to measure your space and then have a look at the appropriate size category below…
1.6m x 2.3m rugs
2m x 3m rugs
3m x 4m rugs
1. Invest wisely
2. Consider both colour and texture
With a key component of the coastal style being the incorporation of natural textures in your home, a rug gives you a great opportunity to do this on a large scale. This can be achieved through the use of patterns, the way a rug has been woven, and the height of the pile.
3. Size matters
1.6m x 2.3m rugs
2m x 3m rugs
3m x 4m rugs