Boho Shag Rugs

How a Boho Shag Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A boho shag rug can highlight your room’s decor by adding in some eclectic boho style or subtly reinforcing that style. The key function of any rug should be to accentuate your room’s decor, furniture, and other finishes, so it’s vital to choose a boho rug that works well with those other areas through similar style, color, and design. 

Decorating With a Boho Shag Rug

Boho design breaks off into several different branches of style. For example, vintage boho tends to use either a bold pattern and design or a loud color palette. On the other hand, modern boho shag rugs tend to be more subdued with a calmer color scheme and simpler pattern. No matter which way you lean with your boho style, there are plenty of rugs out there to choose from to fit your personality. 

Choosing Which Boho Shag Rug is Right for You

As you shop for your perfect boho shag area rug, consider these essential areas. 

Position: One of your first steps should be to determine your room’s layout and where the rug will fit into it. Each room is unique, so these ideas are purely guidelines to get you started. 

Living Room: The most popular way to add a boho shag rug to your living room is to center it with your main seating area. You may place the rug directly in front of the furniture or under their front two legs. Another option is to use a smaller shag rug elsewhere to set up another corner of the room. 

Dining Room: If you want to style your dining room, center your rug beneath the table. Be sure to leave about two to three feet of excess for the chairs to be pushed in and out. 

Bedroom: If your bed is a central focal point in the bedroom, then try centering your rug directly under the bed. You may place the rug either all the way under the bed, under the bottom two-thirds of it, or closer to the foot of the bed. 

Office: A boho shag area rug can be the perfect addition to any office, since it will make the space feel more warm and welcoming. Align your rug with your desk or use a runner rug to set up a seating area for guests/clients. 

Size/Shape: Once you know where you want to place the rug, finalize the rug’s shape and size. Because boho style tends to be more eclectic, you have options with angling rugs and layering them to create a unique style. So whether you choose round, rectangular, or some other shape to mess with, choose a shape and size that works with your furniture and artwork without overwhelming the space. 

Pattern: Since boho style does have different branches, you’ll find a variety of patterns to choose from. If you want your rug to be the main statement piece of the room, go for that vintage boho look with ornate patterns and detailed artwork. However, if you want something more subdued, either choose a pattern that is simpler or look for a rug that is distressed. Both will help simplify the space and help create a more relaxed tone. 

Color: Another way to alter the room’s tone is through color. Boho shag rugs tend to use earthy colors like brown, red, and green as primary colors, but you’ll also find neutral tones like black, white, and grey depending on what sort of boho style you’re looking for. Choose a color palette that works with your existing decor or if you’re starting from scratch, look for a rug that will define the entire room’s color scheme. Like patterns, look for a color scheme that strikes the proper tone and perfectly creates your brand of boho.

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