That is your personal choice.
Do rugs have to match.
Do area rugs have to match.
It s best if they both are in a color family together but they can also be complementary colors or share a neutral color palette.
For centuries antique oriental rugs have been a timeless and classic staple of interior design.
I do sort of feel like you need to be a rug dealer and have a few hundred rugs laying around to find the right combo.
In fact that s the way decorators deal with this situation however you do need to have them sharing the same basic color scheme.
If your carpet is a soft green go for a hunter or lime green for curtains.
This is probably the most common frustration.
It might not always seem like it but lighting is one of the most important elements of a room any room.
We love the pairing of a large and luxurious hand knotted oriental rugs with a small and intricate wool companion rug to match.
When we rebuilt it i had custom made drapes by sears.
Its for an apartment loft style somewhat open floor plan.
If the living room rug has blues and greens then the dining room rug should follow likewise.
The result is sophisticated and tasteful.
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An interior decorate came out with her fabrics and started selectin.
This post just blew my mind.
Each rug measures perfectly to the space it was intended to create.
It goes back to my point about defining the space.
Make sure your room is lit appropriately by following the do s and don ts for lighting.
Even if you already have carpet i would still add a rug to your living room furniture arrangement.
Thank you for sharing.
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The carpet and drapes do not have to be a perfect match they just have to blend well together.
It is your house so you can decorate however you like.
Before buying check out the area rug do s and don ts.
Luckily i ve been collecting rugs for a few years and i have a little stash in my basement waiting just for the right moment.
By all means you can and should have two different rugs.
The roundup is wonderful.
You can even choose a curtain rug combo based on shared textures or patterns.
If your space is small try using a light colored rug to make your room have a more expansive look.
Do use a flat rug in your dining space.
Your curtains and rugs don t have to be a perfect color match.
I need 2 5x8 rugs one for lr and other for dining room.
Years ago we lost our house to a fire.
Dark colors make objects appear smaller and light colors do the opposite making objects or spaces appear larger.