While doing the home décor, the rug is often considered an accessory. But a rug is, in fact, a soul of any room as it sets the tone of the entire space. You can keep it in the neutral shade to add bright furniture on top, or it can be the pop of color in a muted room. Besides giving character, it lends warmth and comfort to any space. And the fun part is there are many exciting ways to use it. Here we give you 7 awesome ideas to get creative with your rugs!
1. Artistic Touch
Have you been eyeing an outstanding, pricey rug for a long time but can’t afford it? Worry not! You can create something similar on your own. Copy the same pattern on a remnant rug which is available at a cheap price. Paint it using the colors that match your room’s color scheme.
2. Make it a Masterpiece
If you are not good at painting, we have an easier way for you. You can dye it! Draw your desired pattern on cardboard and use it as a stencil or get a pre-made stencil. Spray the liquid dye directly on the rug using the rags to cover the parts you don't want to be colored.
3. Turn it into a Wall Art
Who said that the rug has to stay on the floor always when you can transform it into a gorgeous art piece on the wall? If you have one such beautiful rug with an intricate design and striking colors, mount it on the wall to liven up your space. There are many ways to hang the rug such as sleeve mounting, ring mounting or tack strip mounting.
4. Get Crafty
If you are a crafty person and love trying DIY tutorials, then you must try this one! Using a net material and colorful wool loops, you can make a statement piece for your room. Create the pompoms from the wool loops and sew them onto the net to get a multi-colored rug.
5. Creative Cushions
Rather than discarding your old area rug, you can repurpose a section into a decorator pillow. Or you can buy small, cheap rag rugs in different colors and styles, and convert them into kilim style cushions which are pretty pricey. Simply, fold the measured rug piece and close the sides using the fabric glue or sewing with your best sewing machine. In this way, you can create cushions of different sizes that go well with your décor.
6. Versatile Furniture
A pouf is a multipurpose piece of furniture as it's easy to move it around. It can act as a table, a seat and a place to rest your feet all at once. It gives your home a trendy look while being very handy. Wondering how to make it? All you need are a rug, bean bag fillers, and some sewing skills!
7. Multi-layered Effect
You can bring in multiple textures and colors into your space by layering the rugs. This idea will surely jazz up your room and make it comfier. You can also take advantage of a damaged or old rug in this way by hiding it beneath a stunning, new smaller rug. Make sure that the border of the bigger rug peaks through the sides of the top rug.
Follow these wonderful ideas to reflect your creativity around your home!
Author Bio:
This post was written by Sadia Suhail. She loves interior decor, home décor and art & craft. She is a content marketer at Alrug.