Southwest Style Rugs — Adding Flair
The beauty of Southwest style rugs is that in addition to complementing your Southwestern style of decor, some of these creative products can be used to spice up any interior room of your choice, creating a talking point for your guests and helping to warm up any environment. Creative application of one of these rugs can provide you with a centerpiece to complete your desired look.
If you are ready to introduce an area rug or two to your home, take some time to think about what you really need. Are you trying to fill a specific space, or defining an area within a room? If you were to center a Southwest style rug in between two, otherwise distinct seating areas, you could help to draw these areas together and make much better use of a larger space.
Southwest style rugs come in a large variety of different styles and many of them are truly works of art, some even being unique creations. Such is the standard of many of these beautiful products that they can be used to hang on your walls as tapestries, creating another dimension to your styling art.
As always, be careful to interpret the entire look of your room when introducing Southwest style rugs. There is a tendency to make your room a little too “busy” with two brightly colored or accented rugs. This typically happens if you already have a standout wallpaper design or your furniture fabrics are quite bold by themselves. For optimum effect, blend rather than match.
Southwest style rugs can originate from the Southwest or the West and many people tend to be somewhat confused when trying to differentiate them. Look for greens or dark blues, prevalent in Southwest styles, with more primary reds and blacks, accented in whites and grays to be found on classic Western productions.
Southwest style rugs are designed and intended to last. They have been well constructed, but as many of them are made from high-quality and beautiful wood products they should be protected. These soft and durable items enhance any space, but avoid heavy traffic areas and places that are prone to spills.
Native Indian tribes take great care and dedication when they are producing rugs and you can often find one-of-a-kind and unique creations. Many dedicated hours of skill and work are put in to them and they are fashioned from the wool taken from domestic regional sheep. You will certainly sense the history and tradition that has been put with loving care into these products.
Western tapestries and Southwest style rugs perfectly complement your log cabin, lodge, ranch house or rustic decor within your home’s theme. Match the colors, styles and patterns accordingly and in concert with the purpose of the room, its ambiance, natural light or presentation.
For additional material on southwest style rugs, pick up the acclaimed free Rustic Southwest Decorating Guide by writer Craig Chambers, founder of Mission Del Rey Southwest, for unique ideas and rustic decorating advice. www.missiondelrey.com.
