9x12 Contemporary / Modern Rugs

How a 9x12 Contemporary / Modern Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A 9x12 contemporary/modern rug can highlight your room’s decor by contributing to your room’s color palette and adding to your style. Even if the colors aren’t identical between the rug and the other decor, as long as you use colors that are in the same family and convey the same tone, then you can create a cohesive room where each decorative element has a chance to shine.

Decorating With a 9x12 Contemporary / Modern Rug

There are a wide array of options out there for 9x12 contemporary/modern rug designs. Depending on the complexity of the designs, you can blend your modern sensibilities with other styles like modern farmhouse or mid century modern. The key is to find a contemporary/modern rug that has a similar color palette and subtly supports your other interior design style. 

Choosing Which 9x12 Contemporary / Modern Rug is Right for You

WIth so many options out there for 9x12 contemporary/modern rugs, you may be daunted by the search process. Fortunately, if you consider these key areas, you can narrow your search and find your perfect contemporary rug. 

Position: First, determine the room’s layout and how the rug will fit into that. There’s not one correct way to go about it, but there are some standard ideas that can get you started. 

Living Room: In medium to large living rooms, a 9x12 contemporary/modern can be the perfect foundation for your main seats. Depending on the size of the room, you may have the furniture either completely on top of the rug or just the front legs overlapping with the rug. 

Dining Room: A 9x12 modern rug can fit well beneath your dining room table set. To make sure that it’s the right size, leave about 2-3 feet on each side for the chairs to be pushed in and pulled out. 

Bedroom: If your bed is a centered focal point, then you can use a 9x12 contemporary/modern rug right beneath the bed to expand the area and add to the focal point. Oftentimes rugs of this size are placed either all the way under the bed or under the bottom half of it, with the excess extending further into the bedroom. 

Outdoors: 9x12 modern rugs are available as outdoor rugs as well, so you can carry your style throughout all your living spaces. For layout recommendations, look at similar indoor spaces for guidance. 

Material: There are plenty of options out there for rug materials, and each one has its own perks. Cotton for example is an affordable and durable option, but other materials are also durable and plush. Look for materials that are best for your personal comfort, and when you’re looking for something that’s easily cleaned, check out machine washable 9x12 contemporary/modern rugs. 

Pattern: Modern and contemporary rugs are known for not always having a uniform pattern. Sometimes, they just highlight different textures, use color blocking, or abstract designs. The key with deciding on a pattern is to look for similarities between the rug’s pattern and your other decor stylistically so that there’s an overlap of styles. Also, choose a pattern that is not too busy or too basic for the room. 

Color: 9x12 contemporary/modern rugs often highlight neutral tones like grey, beige, black, and white, but in other cases, contemporary rugs may use bright and vibrant colors to be like a bold work of art. Both routes are acceptable for decorating a modern space; the key is to find a color palette that conveys your desired tone and compliments the other colors.

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