Art Deco Area Rugs

How an Art Deco Area Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

An art deco area rug can highlight your room’s decor by emphasizing the room’s color scheme, tone, and style. To really compliment your other decor, look at the rug’s pattern/design and find similarities between the rug and the decor. For example, if your rug focuses on a pattern that uses sharp, clean lines, then incorporate wall art, poufs, and other decor that use similar elements. 

Decorating With an Art Deco Area Rug

Art deco is a style that loves to harken back to the past with a vintage feel and bold design choices. Oftentimes, these rugs will use shapes and patterns in unique ways to create their own piece of artwork on the floor. When you’re decorating with an art deco area rug, be sure to find similarities between your rug, furniture, artwork, and architecture (if you can) to make the most of this stunning style. 

Choosing Which Art Deco Area Rug is Right for You

As you look for your perfect art deco area rug, think through these key areas to help you narrow your search and shop with confidence. 

Position: One of the first steps is to decide where you want to place your rug and how it fits into your room’s layout. There are many ways to go about it, but here are just a few ideas to get started. 

Living Room: Large art deco area rugs are often used to ground your main seating area, and thus the rug looks natural when centered with that furniture. Depending on the size of the living room and rug, you may place the rug right in front of the seats, under their front two legs, or all the way beneath them. 

Bedroom: You can center an art deco area rug beneath your bed by placing it all the way under the bed or under the bottom half/two-thirds of the bed. If your bed is off to one side of the bedroom, you can even place an art deco area rug along one side of the bed as a soft cushion and subtle path to the bed. 

Dining Room: If you want to make a statement, place an art deco rug under your dining room table. To make sure you have enough room, make sure there’s 2-3 feet of extra space on each side and end for the chairs to sit on the rug whether they’re pushed in or pulled out. 

Kitchen: You may use a smaller 2x3 or 3x5 art deco rug in front of your sink, or you can use a runner rug along a longer path, between a counter and an island, or in a galley kitchen. 

Bathroom: Smaller rugs also have a place in the bathroom by a sink, tub, or shower. Plus, an art deco runner rug can also be a good fit in front of a double vanity. 

Outdoors: No need to keep your style inside your home; art deco area rugs are also available as outdoor rugs! For layout ideas, check out guidelines for similar indoor spaces. 

Size: Once you know your ideal layout, it’s time to finalize the size of your art deco area rug. It’s important to look at the size of the room itself and the size of the furniture to make sure that everything is to scale. “Scale” is just a fancy word for saying that everything looks balanced, and nothing appears too large or too small in comparison to one another. Fortunately, this comes natural to most people, but even so, now’s a good time to take out that measuring tape and figure out what size works best for your space. 

Pattern: Some art deco area rugs will use set patterns, while others will be more abstract with shape and color. A prominent feature of many art deco rugs is that they will use shapes and lines in interesting ways. Some may even fit into other sub categories, such as vintage art deco or chinese art deco. Find shapes that are similar to your other decor, set your desired tone, and aren’t too busy or too dull for your room. 

Color: The pattern is one key factor in deciding the rug’s style, but color is another key part. Neutral tones like black, white, grey, and tan are common colors in art deco, and these colors with the art deco pattern can be a smooth way to fit the art deco style into a more modern home. Otherwise, there are plenty of other colors like teal, gold, and green among many others. Focus on finding a color palette that is similar to your other decor and conveys the same tone. That way, you’re well on your way to adding that art deco flair and style your room needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Art Deco Area Rugs

How can I incorporate an Art Deco area rug into my decor?

Choose a rug with bold patterns and colors that complement your existing furniture and accessories. Consider a central placement in the living room or dining area to make the rug a focal point of the space.

What are some common design elements in Art Deco area rugs?

Common design elements in Art Deco area rugs include geometric shapes such as zigzags, chevrons, and sunbursts. Symmetry and repetition are also prominent in the patterns, creating a sense of balance and elegance. Rich colors like deep blues, emerald greens, and striking contrasts are often used to enhance the visual impact.

Are Art Deco area rugs suitable for modern interiors?

Yes, Art Deco area rugs can beautifully complement modern interiors. Their sleek and sophisticated designs, combined with contemporary color palettes, add a touch of timeless elegance to modern living spaces.

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