Celebrate Vintage Rugs in Style
A vintage rug can transport your living room into a new dimension.
It will bring an air of culture and tradition along with the stories of its previous owners.
Vintage rugs come in all shapes and sizes, colours and patterns. There is no one particular style to a vintage rug therefore there will certainly be one that fits into your home.
Take a look at some of our styling techniques and tips for some inspiration on how to pick your vintage rug or create a new look for your rug.
Ready and Worn
Vintage rugs are perfect for those heavy footfall areas.
Because they have been pre-loved and used before the rug has in a way been broken in - this means that they make great rugs for places like hallways and busy living spaces.
A Busy Wall
Photo: Revival
Use a busy wall with a bookcase or a serious of artwork to mirror the patterns of your vintage rug.
The above room works perfectly and creates a stylishly busy space while also oozing a calm and relaxing vibe.
Make It Your Primary Colour
You will find vintage rugs in all colours, a popular colour is red in which many middle eastern and South American rugs are constructed, the cochineal dye used in traditional weaving created the iconic textiles.
If your vintage rug is a bold colour like red or blue above then why not unify the room by adding accessories and fittings of the same colour.
Indoor and Outdoor Greenery
Make your vintage rug work with your indoor greenery or if you’re lucky enough to have a green view out of your window then your rug will act as a relaxing and comforting medium between the outdoor and your living room.
Beautiful Berber
Photo: Emily’s House
A vintage berber rug is a rug for life. The distinct design that is unique to the berber people of North Africa has adorned the living rooms of many interior design blogs for years.
The unique patterns make the rugs versatile for any style and will add lighter tones to your floor.
Go Vintage
Use your vintage rug to create your vintage heaven. If you are all about a particular era and love styling your spaces with strong themes then why not use a vintage rug to finish off your look.
Make Your Rug The Centrepiece.
If you are buying a vintage rug why not style a space so that the rug is the centrepiece of the room.
Many vintage handmade rugs have wonderfully intricate patterns and designs that tell stories of the origins heritage. Celebrate the rug by styling it in a space like the room above with minimal accessories and a bold feature wall that highlights its faded patterns and colours.
Wooden Floors
Vintage rugs work incredibly well with a wooden floor, especially one with texture and depth. The rug will create a cosy space within a room that you can add a couple of chairs or a sofa.
The living room above uses the earthy colourful rug to complement the wooden interior.