9x12 Bohemian Rugs

How a 9x12 Bohemian Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A 9x12 boho rug can highlight your room’s decor by working within the same color palette, style, and theme. Whenever you design a room, you should focus on how each element works towards your vision for the room; that way, you’ll create a cohesive space where each piece of decor can shine. 

Decorating With a 9x12 Bohemian Rug

Bohemian style, popularly abbreviated as boho style, has a rich history and many different interpretations. At its core, old fashioned 9x12 bohemian rugs often feature bright color palettes and detailed geometric patterns. When boho is combined with modern

 styles, either the color palette or pattern will be simplified (or both). At the end of the day, there’s plenty of variety out there within 9x12 bohemian area rugs, so you can find one that’s perfect for you.

Choosing Which 9x12 Bohemian Rug is Right for You

When you’re looking for your perfect rug, it’s vital to think through a few key areas. 

Position: Early on, you should look at your room’s layout and determine where to situate a large area rug. There are many ways to style a rug, but these general ideas will give you a starting point. 

Living Room: 9x12 bohemian rugs are often used to ground your main seating area. If that’s your goal, then center your rug in the middle of the space and place it under the chairs’ front legs, further beneath the chairs, or even all the way under them. 

Dining Room: If you have a large dining room table that seats eight people, a 9x12 bohemian rug centered beneath the table can establish the space, add your style, and give enough room for the chairs to be pushed in and out on the rug. 

Bedroom: Rugs of this size are often used in larger bedrooms with a queen, king, or California king bed. You can lay the rug all the way beneath the bed or about two-thirds of the way under it. Another option is to center the rug in the middle of the room if your bed is off to one side. 

Outdoors: You can add style to your deck, porch, or patio with a 9x12 boho outdoor rug. When you’re wondering about layout, look back at similar indoor spaces for guidance. 

Size: Now that you’ve considered the best layout, this is a good time to make sure a 9x12 rug is the best choice. If you need to go a size up to layer more with your furniture or fill a larger room, look at 10x14 rugs. However, if you’re thinking 9x12 is too large, there are plenty of boho area rugs to choose from in the 8x10 size. Look at your specific layout and room to determine what size will fit best. 

Pattern: The pattern you choose will reflect which branch of boho style you fall under. To achieve a vintage boho look, go for an ornate pattern with lots of details and shapes. To go more modern, choose a simplified geometric or oriental design. If you need guidance in choosing, look at your existing decor for their style and any imagery/motifs that can carry over into your rug.

Color: More traditional 9x12 boho rugs often use brighter colors or a wide color palette in the rug. Earth tones like red, green, clay, beige, and others are commonplace and can make your rug feel aged and loved. If you want a more modern style of boho in your home, simplify your rug’s color palette with neutral tones, a black and white scheme, or just a generally limited color scheme.

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