by Erin Gates by Momeni
Save up to 48%
$29 — $449
Handmade rugs have durable texture
by Erin Gates by Momeni
Save up to 48%
$29 — $449
Handmade rugs have durable texture
by Erin Gates by Momeni
Save up to 48%
$29 — $449
Handmade rugs have durable texture
A buffalo check rug can highlight your room’s decor by accentuating the room’s style, contributing to the color palette, and reinforcing the room’s tone. It’s vital that the rug connects to the rest of the decor, because then the elements are working together towards creating one stunning room as opposed to competing for attention. This camaraderie of design actually allows each element to shine as a larger piece of the puzzle.
Buffalo check area rugs are a popular choice for farmhouse style homes in particular, but they extend further than just that niche. You can incorporate one of these rugs into a home that feels more like a country cottage, a coastal bungalow, or even a more modern home. Buffalo check rugs are a solid choice for any of these homes or other combinations of different styles.
As you look for your perfect rug, think about these important areas.
Position: First, determine your room’s layout and where the rug fits into it. Here are some general guidelines to get you started.
Living Room: Buffalo check area rugs are often centered to be with the main seating area, and depending on the size of the room, you may have the rug overlap with the furniture. If it does overlap, you may have the rug all the way under the furniture or under their front legs. If you choose not to have any overlap, place the rug in front of the seats and ground it with a coffee table.
Dining Room: For practicality’s sake, center your buffalo plaid rug beneath the table. Leave about two or three feet of excess for the chairs to be pushed in and out.
Bedroom: If your bed is centered in the room and is a main focal point, center your rug with the bed by placing it either all the way under the bed, under the bottom two-thirds of it, or closer to the foot of the bed. If you have your bed off to one side of the room, try centering the rug in the middle of the room instead.
Kitchen: 2x3 and 3x5 buffalo check area rugs are perfect in front of kitchen sinks or stoves. Otherwise, incorporate a buffalo runner rug to establish a pathway in galley kitchens or kitchens with an island.
Bathroom: Bathrooms also use 2x3 or 3x5 rugs in front of sinks, tubs, and showers. Runners are the perfect addition in front of a double vanity or in another walkway.
Outdoors: Finally, you can carry your style into your outdoor spaces with an outdoor buffalo check area rug. For layout ideas, check out similar indoor spaces.
Shape/Size: After you know your ideal layout, finalize the shape and size of the rug. Both of these factors can affect how balanced the room is and what the tone is. Round rugs tend to be softer in tone than rectangular due to their lack of rigid corners, but rectangular and runner rugs are classic and easy to work with. Determine what size and shape works best for your specific room and go from there. Popular sizes are 5x7, 8x10, and 10x12, but there are plenty more to choose from to help you strike the proper balance.
Color/Pattern: The pattern is already defined with buffalo check rugs, but you still should decide on the size of the pattern so that it fits in the space. As for color, there are many options to choose from. You’ll find classic combinations like red and white, yellow and white, black and white, and many more. Choose the palette that connects to your other decor and creates your desired mood to best define your room’s style.
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