Longing for a rustic cabin in the woods?
A rustic area rug is the best way to start bringing the lodge style into your living room.
Imagine...the smell of pine trees, the chill in the air, you walk inside your cabin and see a living room of rich earth tones with southwest accents. A leather lounge chair with a southwestern throw, a beautiful wood coffee table, and a rustic area rug pulling it all together.
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What an inviting room!
How would like to be able to incorporate some rustic accents, like an area rug into your living room to give that lodge feeling?
Mozambique Area Rug - Montgomery Ward
Above is the Mozambique area rug from Montgomery Ward. Notice the Miguel Leather Chair listed as a related item. Could it be? A rustic area rug paired with a contemporary leather chair? Absolutely! Styles are made to be mixed. Design rules are really guidelines. The only rule is, "Does it work for you?"
Turkoman Area Rug - Rugman.com
This Turkoman area rug from Rugman.com isn't technically rustic, but with the rich reds and square shapes, it passes well and can cover the floor in my cabin any time..
Sahara Area Rug - Montgomery Ward
The Sahara rug from Montgomery Ward is very southwest on the surface, so it fits with the rustic motif. However, I can easily see the sahara in a contemporary living room. It's bright colors and well-pronounced shapes help it transition well...
Kathy Ireland Rustic Oak Rug - CSN Rugs
Kathy Ireland has her name on rustic rugs? You bet. Don't you just love the small squares and all the great colors?
The Kathy Ireland Rustic Oak Rug from CSNRugs.com is more of a traditional rustic, but with the small squares, it makes the case for being more of a contemporary piece, especially if you live somewhere that is known for its trees - Northern California, Oregon, Upstate New York, for eample.
We've just shown you several rustic area rugs that don't have any animals on them. Didn't think was possible, did you?
Rustic doesn't have to be about animals...but it is grounded in that cabin/lodge lifestyle. Capture that idea in your area rug and you can call it rustic.
If you have no desire, whatsoever, to incorporate rustic into your design style, that's Ok because we can go in another direction and here's how...
Want to decorate your sunroom or a beach house? Try a nautical area rug. Looking for some great area rug brands, with style and unsurpassed reputations? Choose an area rug from Mohawk, Beaulieu or Momeni and you can't go wrong. Or if cost is the real issue we can show you an affordable area rug that will be perfect for your needs.
Get a good education on overall styles of area rugs here, Area Rug Styles from Area Rug Tips. Gordon really knows what he's talking about.
Whether it's a rustic area rug or another style, an area rug is a great accent and definitely something to consider for your most popular space.
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