Inspiration | DESIGN SECRETS
LET’S LAY IT ALL OUT THERE
By Jane Lockhart
Start with a neutral
Right size
When you think about decorating your home, you probably think first about wall colour, furniture and accessories. What goes on the floor is probably the last thing you consider, but it’s an important surface and one that can tie all the decorative elements together.
Whether you prefer wood flooring, wallto-wall broadloom or tile throughout your rooms, it will provide a great neutral background for an area rug. Add one on top of almost any surface (with care) to provide another layer of colour, texture, comfort and style. It can tie a room together or separate out different zones in one space.
Usually, I’m a fair and reasonable person who likes to work with people and their design ideas, but there is one thing that makes me put my foot down – area carpets that are too small. This is one design feature where bigger is always better. A puny area carpet makes a whole room look small, especially if it’s not
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