8x10 Tribal Rugs

How an 8x10 Tribal Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

An 8x10 tribal rug can highlight your room’s decor by really adding into the room’s theming. When you focus on finding similar thematic elements between your rug and other decor, you can create a room that is stylistically consistent and stunning.

Decorating With an 8x10 Tribal Rug

There are so many different interpretations of what a tribal rug is, so that gives you plenty of options for how you want to show off your style. You can go for big, bold patterns with lots of geometric shapes, incorporate loud patterns to make a statement, or simplify the design/color palette to blend tribal design with some other brand of interior design. Aside from all the options with pattern, you can choose your rug’s color palette, material, shape, pile height, and other facets. All this goes to show just how many options are out there for 8x10 tribal rugs, which means you can find a rug that meets all your practical and style needs.

Choosing Which 8x10 Tribal Rug is Right for You

If you’re feeling a little lost as you start shopping for your perfect 8x10 tribal area rug, then take a moment to consider these key topics. 

Position: Early on, you should decide on your room’s layout and where you want to place your rug. These general ideas will get you started. 

Living Room: An 8x10 tribal rug can be the perfect size and style to establish your main seating area. When you place a rug in the middle of that space, you have the option of setting the rug under the front legs of the rug, further beneath the chairs, or all the way under them. 

Dining Room: If you have a large dining room table that seats 6-8 people, then you can center your 8x10 rug beneath the table. You should have about two feet of extra rug on each side of the table so that there’s plenty of room for the chairs to be pushed in and out. 

Bedroom: To establish your bed is a central focal point of the room, lay your rug all the way under the bed or under the bottom two-thirds of it. If your bed is off to one side, then you can lay your rug in the middle of the room itself and have some overlap with the side of the bed to connect multiple areas of the room. 

Outdoors: Finally, you can set an outdoor tribal rug on your deck, patio, or porch to add your personal style out there. For layout inspiration, look back at similar indoor spaces. 

Shape/Size: Now that you know what your ideal layout is, take a moment to decide if an 8x10 rug is the right size for your room. Assuming that it is, then you can now decide if you want a rectangular or oval rug. Each rug has their own set of perks for how it fits into certain layouts and fits the tone, so take stock of your room to decide what shape is best. 

Pattern: Tribal patterns have so many different sources of inspiration/creation, so that means you can find a pattern that’s just right for your personal style. Whichever way you go, your tribal pattern will likely feature shapes in its pattern. Choose what sort of shapes you want, such as diamonds, triangles, or less structured lines and curves. While you’re looking at designs, also focus on the material and finish of the rug, since that affects the pattern’s appearance. You have flatter finishes/materials with wool and cotton rugs, but to add texture to the mix, look at shag rugs too. 

Color: Tribal rugs will often incorporate dramatic color choices to an already dramatic pattern. You can follow that standard by choosing rugs with black, orange, red, blue, and other hues, or you can find a more subdued, limited color palette to create a modern tribal rug. Look at your existing color scheme to find a rug that uses similar colors to tie the room together and carry a consistent tone throughout the room.

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