Tassel Area Rugs

How a Tassel Area Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A tassel rug can highlight your other decor by connecting to them through style, color, and tone. By linking your decor to the rug, you can reinforce thematic elements and carry the style throughout the entire space. Adding in a rug to your room’s decor may just be the missing link that finishes out the room and makes it feel professionally designed.

Decorating With a Tassel Area Rug

With tassel area rugs, you have the unique opportunity to convey style and tone with those tassels. Some rugs may include tassels on the long ends and extend out into the room while others may have tassels in just the corners. There are other options as well, including multi-colored tassels, different lengths, different thicknesses, etc. Whatever look you’re going for decorating with a tassel area rug is a good way to infuse some extra style into your home. 

Choosing Which Tassel Area Rug is Right for You

As you shop for your perfect tassel rug, consider these important areas. 

Position: First, determine your room’s layout and how you want to position the rug within that. Here are some ideas to get you started. 

Living Room: In your main living areas, you can center your tasseled rug with your seats. Obviously you want to show off the tassels on the rug, so you should run your long side parallel to your main sofa/seat and allow the tassels to spray out past the sides of the sofa. You may leave your rug directly in front of the sofa or under their front legs for a traditional, balanced look. 

Dining Room: Center your rug beneath your dining room table and leave two-three feet of excess on each side/end for the chairs. 

Bedroom: When you place a tassel area rug in your bedroom, you may place it right beside the bed or part way underneath the bed. Once again, allow the tasseled sides to have the most exposure to show off that style. 

Office: Tassel rugs can add some much-needed style to offices and add comfort when they’re placed beneath your desk. Another option is to establish a small seating area in your office similar to how you would in a living room or bedroom. 

Shape/Size: Once you’ve figured out your ideal layout, consider what size rug you want and what shape your rug is. Size will vary from room to room and be affected by how you layer your furniture with the rug. As for shape, you may automatically think of rectangular or runner rugs, but those aren’t the only options. Square rugs tend to showcase tassels at two ends of the rug, but round tassel area rugs have tassels all the way around. Both of these shaped rugs give you options when setting up a smaller seating area or play area, so consider what shape fits your room’s footprint best and conveys your style. 

Pattern: Speaking of style, the rug’s pattern is a key part of defining the rug’s style. Tasseled rugs come in all sorts of different designs, from the oriental medallions of far away lands, different spins on boho rugs with tassels, coastal rugs, and so on. Look at your existing decor for inspiration on a pattern that fits the room’s style, or if you’re starting from scratch, study rooms that you like and discern what it is about that room’s design/patterns that you like. Find a rug that conveys those attributes to establish your room as your own.

Color: The rug’s color palette is another huge part in determining the style. Tassel rugs come in all sorts of colors, ranging from the neutral tones of cream, grey, black, and white all the way to blues, greens, and reds. Aside from the colors themselves, look at how they’re combined and how bright those colors are. After all, a navy blue conveys a very different tone from sky blue. WIth that, you’ll be able to strike the proper tone and create your ideal space.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tassel Area Rugs

How do I care for a tassel area rug?

Caring for a tassel area rug is similar to caring for any other area rug. Regular vacuuming and spot cleaning can help to keep the rug looking clean and fresh. It's also important to avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning tools that can damage the fibers or tassels.

Can tassel area rugs be used in high-traffic areas?

Yes, tassel area rugs can be used in high-traffic areas like living rooms or entryways. However, it's important to choose a durable material and consider the size of the rug to ensure that it can withstand the wear and tear of frequent foot traffic.

What are the benefits of a tassel area rug?

Tassel area rugs can add a touch of texture and warmth to any space. They can also help to define a seating area or anchor furniture, making them ideal for use in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas

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