Pink and Black Rugs

How a Pink and Black Rug can Highlight your Room Decor

Black and pink are two colors that go hand in hand with many design styles, and when you decorate your room with a pink and black rug, you can highlight your room by bringing in contrast and softness with that winning duo. 

Decorating with a Pink and Black Rug

Because pink and black are common colors in a variety of design styles, your pink and black rug can be paired with so many different accessories and pieces to fit into whatever your design style is. Pattern and hue play a big role in defining what that style is, so if you’re going into this search expecting to be limited in which rug you choose and which style it fits into, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that these rugs are anything but limited.

Choosing which Pink and Black Rug is Right for You

When you’re first starting your search for the perfect pink and black area rug, you may not know where to start. Here are some guidelines to get you in the right frame of mind so that you can be confident you’re ordering your perfect rug. 

Position: Aside from choosing which room you’re placing the rug in, you also need to decide the layout of the rug and how it connects to the other furniture/decor. There is no one way to do it in each room, but consider the following guidelines. 

• Living Room: Oftentimes in living rooms, you can decorate with a pink and black area rug by placing it completely under the seating, just under the front two legs of the furniture, or completely in front of it/centered in the middle of the seats. 
• Dining Rooms: The most common position for rugs is directly beneath the table, and the rug tends to be the same shape as the table. However, you can spice it up and do a different shape or layout as long as it doesn’t get in the way of the practicality of the dining room. 
• Bedroom: Rugs in bedrooms are often placed either completely under the bed or extending past the bottom ? of it. If your room is smaller or you want to make an impact with a small pink and black rug, you can always place a runner on one side of the bed, or you can decorate with a round pink and black rug near a sitting area. 
• Kitchen/Bathroom: 2x3 pink and black rugs are well suited for smaller areas like in front of sinks or vanities, but you can also decorate with a runner in these rooms to mark common pathways and add both style and practicality. 
• Outdoors: Not only do pink and black rugs look great indoors, but they are perfectly suited to decorate your patio by your sitting area or dining space. Make sure to choose a rug that is labeled for indoor/outdoor use if you would like to place it outdoors.

Size: When you finalize the position of the rug, you should also finalize what size you want. Consider how the layout of the rug and what it overlaps with (or doesn’t overlap with) will affect the rug’s size. 

Shape: Black and pink rugs come in a variety of shapes, such as rectangular and round. Don’t feel like that’s the limit, though! They also come in other shapes like oval, square, and even octagons. The shape of the rug can add a bunch of style when you go for something different, so think about the shape carefully and how it impacts the room’s style.

Pattern: This is yet another area where you’re not limited to one particular style. Pink and black area rugs can show off a bunch of different patterns, from the abstract to the ornate all the way to stripes and geometric shapes. When you settle on a pattern, think about how it connects to the other elements of the room like the decor and furniture, and how it contributes to the interior design style you’re leaning towards. 

Shades/Pairings: The brightness of the pink and the darkness of the black vary greatly depending on the rug, and the vibrance of these hues can drastically impact the room’s style and tone. Bright pinks work well in youthful, vibrant styles, while more muted tones that look distressed fit with traditional styles. Plus, your pink and black rug isn’t limited to those two colors; you can find rugs that add in other shades like gray, white, red, teal, and so on. Whatever you’re looking for in your pink and black rug, you can find one that fits the bill and will work perfectly in your home.

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