If you are searching for the perfect rugs for hardwood floors you will find that you have a diverse range of options to choose from placing rugs on hardwood floors is highly attractive as the contrasting textures of the hard wood and soft fabrics work together to create a beautiful impression.
How to choose rug for brown wooden flooring.
This rug on a dark espresso floor would probably not look as good as it does against the light background of the sisal rug which also seems to be the same colour as the wood flooring in this room.
Choose a rug with a high friction gel or latex backing or alternatively use anti slip underlay under polypropylene rugs laid on hard flooring surfaces to prevent slippage or rucking.
As a general rule a room that gets a lot of foot traffic will benefit from a low pile rug such as a dhurrie or kilim rug while a thicker rug will last longer in a room that doesn t get a lot of traffic.
If you are choosing a rug with a pattern it should contrast with your flooring.
For example hallways and kitchens tend to have much more foot fall than that of a bedroom or living room therefore it is best to choose a rug that is hardwearing and easy to clean.
A dark navy blue rug for instance.
Jute the material is not stained easily and is relatively easy to clean due to the fibres not retaining much dirt.
Keep the colour of your wood flooring in mind.
Installing new hardwood flooring is a major investment which makes choosing the right one even more daunting especially for a wood floor newbie.
Choose rich colors when we say choose rich rug colors we mean go for shades that are deep or dark.
Rugs with a longer pile are softer and more luxurious underfoot and can help make rooms look cozier and more inviting.
But if you find a rug like this with a light border who cares what else goes on in the middle.
Via anthropologie speaking of light colors the main reason for a light rug on a dark floor is to provide a space in the deep brown.