Purple area rugs tend to add a certain type of flair and pizazz to a room. Whether it’s lavender or deep eggplant, purple is simply not a common color, and can add quite a bit of interest to the overall decor. Area rugs come in all different sizes, shapes, and colors, and shades of purple may be worth a look.
In areas of fashion, makeup, and other trends, purple tends to find a home. Burgundy for fall colors, orchid in spring collections, or electric purple for summer outfits are almost always in style. It makes sense that these trends would make it into home decor, but more as accent colors. You don’t really want to douse a room in every shade of purple you can find!
Throughout history, purple has been a color associated with royalty. Rich hues adorned Egyptian palaces, Chinese emperors, and even the chambers of English queens. Today it is commonly associated with friendship, wisdom, and passion. But mostly, those who choose purple in their home simply love the color.
In the color wheel purple is the complimentary color to yellow, meaning they are opposite one another on the wheel. Because both can be very intense colors, it may be a good idea to use a pale yellow with a bright purple if using a complimentary style of decorating. Better yet, it helps to find colors which go well with purple without hurting the eyes, such as cool tones of blue or green.
If you are not redecorating the whole room and are simply looking for an area rug which can tie the decor you already have together, then look at the overall elements to your decorating. Does it have a more romantic, classic, or modern feel to it? Are the color bright and punchy or more subdued and quiet? Answers to these questions can help you decide on the type of rug to look for.
Colors such as mulberry or aubergine are less in-your-face purples which can accent almost any room nicely. Meanwhile, violet or amethyst tend to be more loud, and can be used in more chic, modern, and funky rooms. Think hip college pads or your teenage daughter’s room.
With the popularity of purple area rugs growing rapidly, many stores or resellers now carry a large selection. Some even have a whole section of their store or website dedicated to purple rugs which you can spend quite a bit of time perusing. Knowing the type of rug you’re looking for, and maybe even a few specific colors you want, can help shave time off of your search.
Design is one thing which is generally very different in purple rugs. When most think of an area rug, they either envision the 70’s shag carpet in their buddy’s van, or those rectangular rugs with intricate floral patterns. Because purple is a more modern color for rugs, the designs tend to be as well. While that shag and floral motif is definitely available, it is not as prominent as more asymmetrical designs and interesting cuts.
Imagine an octagon rug with the outline of cherry blossoms, or a large square one with an abstract art style print. These are the types of design you are more likely to find when looking at purple rugs. Polka dots, heart, feathers, even tropical flower designs are quite common. The point is that a purple area rug is more trendy than the classic options, and so the design will most likely be more interesting.
In most cases, the unique design of the rug is a great thing. But some rooms are already a bit too “busy” to add a carpet with a wild print. Luckily, there are still rugs which are simply one solid color, or have a more mellow look and can be used to calm a room down. Unless you intend for the rug to be the center of attention, it may be best to look for a quiet rug. It is really all a matter or preference, style, and room layout or decor.
Basic tips for interior decorating still apply to purple area rugs. Simply be smart, and allow your personality to shine, and even you can get a beautiful and trendy area rug to work in your home. It’s not just for the pros anymore!
