The right rug can introduce depth and character to a room. Whether placed in the living room, kitchen, or bathroom, it can transform a blank space into an inviting abode. This is especially true for patterned and printed rugs, which can add a wealth of warmth to the room. Navigating bold designs of any sort may feel like a challenge if you’re used to working with solid colors. But when it comes down to it, styling a maximalist rug isn’t impossible and uses a similar approach to solid styles.

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Maximalist rugs act

as tactile art pieces

bringing bold personality

Rugs unite furniture

and decor for a

cohesive overall look

Layering patterns, textures

and colors builds depth

and inviting spaces

Use recurring colors

or themes to keep

bold designs harmonious

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Rugs serve as anchors to a room’s decor. They unite smaller items with larger pieces of furniture, giving the overall room a cohesive look. But maximalist-style rugs have a hidden talent that makes them special. Like a gorgeous piece of artwork, they bring personality and interest into the space. They vary in design, ranging from complex and intricate to oversized prints in loud colors. The trick is to use their designs to your advantage and ensure they complement, not clash, with your existing decor. Below, find everything you need to know about styling maximalist rugs.

Styling Maximalist Rugs:

• Pair large and small designs when pattern mixing for balance.
• Use color theory to determine a cohesive palette.
• Layer different textures to create a dynamic look.
• Think about placement and take advantage of unexpected spaces in your home.

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Size Matters

Size is everything when working with different prints and patterns. Too many oversized designs can appear overdone, while using only small prints can translate as jumbled and messy. If you’re styling an area rug with a large-scale print, keep the rest of the room’s designs small and dainty. This keeps them from visually competing with one another and ensures the rug remains the anchor.

@ruggable

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Employ Color Theory

You wouldn’t begin painting a room without first thinking about how the shades will translate, right? The same concept should be applied to maximalist rugs. As the centerpiece of the room, the rest of the decor shades should draw from the rug. However, you’re not confined to using only the core colors. Pulling out secondary hues and using them throughout the room will work best.

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Layer Textures with Intention

Layering rugs isn’t for everyone, but if you are going to use this technique, it needs to be intentional. The goal here is to use various textures to create the maximalist look, so you don’t need bold colors or prints. Instead, focus on the materials and sizes of the rugs to find styles that will lay seamlessly on top of each other.

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Use Oversized Patterns in Unexpected Places

It can be tempting to overthink as you decorate, especially with maximalist-style rugs. But bold-printed rugs have the ability to shine on their own. If you fall in love with a design featuring oversized prints or motifs, placing it in an unexpected location keeps it from feeling too eccentric. This creator’s placement of a striking floral rug in the bathroom is a perfect example of how dialing back makes maximalist prints work.