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A rainbow rug can highlight your room’s decor by reinforcing an existing color scheme, furthering the room’s style, and setting your desired tone. Although rainbow area rugs tend to feature many bright, vibrant colors, they should not detract from your other decor. Instead, the rug should complement the other accents through similar theming, colors, and styles to create a cohesive space.
Rainbow rugs come in many iterations and styles. For example, some rainbow rugs fit into youthful boho spaces or kids’ rooms, but other rainbow rugs feature abstract designs perfect for contemporary homes. Since these rugs are so diverse in their subject matter and style, you can easily find a rainbow rug that perfectly suits your aesthetic.
As you shop for the best rainbow area rug, it is important to think through some key areas.
Position: One of the first steps is to determine your room’s layout and where you would like to place your rainbow rug. While each room is unique, these general guidelines will steer you in the right direction.
Living Room: If you want to make a bold statement in your living room, use a large rainbow rug within your main seating area. In these situations, the rug can sit in front of the seats, under their front legs, or further beneath the chairs.
Dining Room: Dining room rugs should typically be the same shape as the dining room table. In terms of size, the rug should extend between an extra foot or two past the dining room table’s sides and ends to ensure there is enough room for chairs.
Bedroom: Large bedroom rugs can layer with the bed by sitting all the way beneath it, under the bottom two-thirds of it, or closer to the foot of the bed. Alternatively, a rainbow rug can dress up another area of the room like a reading nook for kids, a dresser, or the middle of the room itself.
Kitchen: Rainbow rugs can add a spark of life to any kitchen. Small 2x3 and 3x5 rugs are often placed by sinks or stoves, but rainbow runners work in the same areas and create a comfortable pathway.
Bathroom: Rainbow bathroom rugs can be set in front of sinks, tubs, or showers. Runners are also ideal for dressing up a double vanity or creating a walkway.
Outdoors: Rainbow outdoor area rugs are perfectly suited for decks, patios, porches, and other outdoor spaces. For layout ideas, refer back to similar indoor spaces.
Size/Shape: After finalizing the room’s layout, you can choose the size and shape that work best for your room. Arched or rounded rainbow rugs are common for kids’ rooms and nurseries, but traditional rectangular, round, and square rugs are prominent as well. For medium to large spaces, 5x7, 6x9, 8x10, and 9x12 rugs are the most popular options.
Pattern: As stated previously, rainbow area rugs come in many designs. Iconic pastel rainbows are used in kids’ rooms and nurseries, as are rainbow ombre rugs and rainbow flower rugs. However, there are other designs that fit into coastal, modern, and contemporary homes. No matter what style you fall into, look at your existing decor for shapes, imagery, and motifs that can carry over into the rug’s design. These subtle ties will help create a cohesive room.
Color: Not all rainbow rugs display all the colors of the rainbow, nor are they displayed in the same order, shading, or pattern. When you are choosing a color palette, look for colors and specific shades that work in the existing color scheme and reinforce the room’s overarching tone.
Where should you place a rainbow rug?
Rainbow area rugs can add a vibrant and playful touch to any room in the house, but they are particularly well-suited for children's rooms or playrooms, where the bright colors can inspire creativity and imagination. They can also work well in a living room or bedroom with a neutral color palette, providing a bold accent piece.
Can a rainbow area rug be used in an outdoor space?
Rainbow area rugs are generally not recommended for outdoor use as they are not designed to withstand exposure to the elements, such as rain or sunlight. As sunlight over time tends to fade colors, be sure to check if the rug is rated for outdoor use.
Can you machine wash a rainbow rug?
Some synthetic fiber rainbow area rugs may be machine washable, but it's best to check the care instructions provided by the manufacturer to ensure that machine washing is safe. For wool or natural fiber rainbow area rugs, machine washing is generally not recommended as it can damage the fibers and cause fading or bleeding of the colors.
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