Despite what people might think, you can do more with a rug than just lay it down on the floor. Rugs are actually quite versatile if you get creative; you can use them for not only practical purposes, but also for decoration too! Like we've said before, your rug is more personal than carpet because you can take it with you, so you're safe to pick a crazier pattern than you would for wall-to-wall carpeting. And even if you move someplace new and don't think you can use your rug anymore, there are some other ways you can use them that you might not have thought about.
Wall hangings. Did you know you can use your rug as a work of art? If your rug has an interesting pattern or ties together the room décor, you can hang it on your wall like a tapestry. This works best for rooms where you have a lot of wall space and the wall color is more neutral. And, having looked at some examples, I'd say it looks pretty awesome. I've yet to try this one, but if I'm ever designing a cozy, country-themed room, I might have to try it. So don't be afraid to pick out a pattern and go for it!
Door hangings. Much like wall hangings, door hangings can also be used to give a room a cozy atmosphere. This design tip isn't as versatile as wall hangings, but I think it could definitely work depending on the size of the rug and what door you decide to hang it on. I think it could even be practical, adding to insulation. I've never tried it; have you?
Dog bed. This is something I've done. If you have hardwoods or would like to add some extra comfort, then you can use a rug instead of a towel or a pet bed. My dog used a rug for a long time; it made it easy to keep the floor clean and gave her a designated place to lie – plus it can be easier to clean the rug too, if you get one that's washable like FlexiRuggz! So instead of shucking out a lot of cash for a pet bed, you can buy a rug that you can use for a few different purposes, including decorating your room when your pet's not asleep.
Mats. I have known people who used a rug instead of a door mat or a welcome mat. Although I'm not so sure about exterior use, I think it's great for using indoors. When coming in from outside, you can bring a lot of dirt or debris in, and having a rug right at the door will help prevent some of that from getting tracked inside your house. Again, if the rug is washable, you can easily keep it clean. You also have more choice over how it looks than if you were to use a regular mat.
Bedding décor Believe it or not, rugs can also be used on your beds. You can hang them or attach them to a headboard or footboard to give it a softer feel or emphasize the space. If your rug is soft, you can also lay it across the end of the bed for decoration. It gives it a heavier feeling than regular bedding, which may be something you're going for if you want a cozier, warmer feel.
These are just a few different ideas for how you can decorate with rugs. So tell us – have you ever done any of these before? What are your unconventional ways of decorating? Leave us a note in the comments and we might include your stories in a future blog!
About FlexiRuggz
FlexiRuggz are awesome customizable rugs that you can design yourself! Pick out the color, fabric, and pattern of your squares – then have fun mixing and matching. And it's completely machine washable too!
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