Understanding basic design concepts is very helpful when selecting your rug. A few basic principles in design coordination include: -Rugs create the mood. A rugs shades add intensity and relevance to a space. For example, an area rug can open up and brighten a space by using lighter shades or in contrast, darker shades close it in and make it more intimate. -Think Opposite! One design myth is that if you have a patterned sofa in the room then the flooring should be one solid colour to avoid making the space seem too busy. If the proper care is taken to ensure the patterns complement each other, pattern on pattern is not only acceptable but can add depth to the décor. A good rule in selecting pattern on pattern is think opposite. If you have a small pattern on the fabric, look at rugs with large patterns. -Florals, plaids, stripes and damasks can work together providing they have size distinction and coordinate in colour. -Texture adds depth. Adding a rug with looped pile or a combination of cut pile and loop pile on top of a smooth surface floor creates another layer to the design. -Special shapes and sizes are important. Sometimes what is needed to make a space look unique is to avoid using the standard rectangular rug. By using a round, octagon or oval area rug you can enhance a space. -Never try to match the main fabric colour. Find a rug that uses as its main colour the same family of colours found in the swatch you are coordinating.

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