Upscale, downright bold attitudes are expressed in florals that are sassy rather than sweet, stripes that don't follow conventional palettes, and gutsy geometrics as kinetic as pop art. There are retro looks with bubbles or squiggles but not stuck in 1950s or '60s color schemes. OCRegister.com
Though the article deals for the most part with bright and unconventional colors and patterns it rightly warns of the obvious problems that can arise if you think of the area rug as secondary to other furnishings.
But most people buy furniture first, considering rugs an accessory. With the more visually provocative rugs, that can be a challenge. OCRegister.com
This is why professional designers pick the rug first to define the palette of colors for the rest of the room.
…designers like to start with the rug when outfitting an interior, pulling out one or more of its colors for upholstery, walls and window treatments, as well as accessories such as pillows, lamp shades and even flowers in a vase. OCRegister.com
This is a long and important article. Everyone should take a few minutes to read it over.
