There are a few styles of large area rugs that are created to be used in contemporary settings. A large rug can be almost the size of the entire room and creates a soft surface for hard types of flooring. The most common style used in modern homes is the shag style. This is a rug that has longer carpet fibers, sometimes measuring as long as four inches in length. White is also the most popular color to choose for this type of contemporary rug. It makes a nice cover over travertine tiles on a floor, and also is stylish in appearance.
A variation on the room or large size is the round shag rug. This is a trendy style of carpet that works well in smaller areas such as a bathroom. A bathroom area could be enhanced with a strategically placed rug and a well crafted floor mirror. Smaller rugs also work well when placed in a child’s room or den. Bright colors, such as a vibrant red rug, will make a child’s room more imaginative to be in. It can be used in combination with assorted colors for bedding and furniture to create an overall rainbow effect in the room.
The large size rugs are also available in a wide assortment of colors and fibers. Natural wool is the fiber most often used to create the oriental and Indian style of carpets that are known for their rich colors and intricate patterns. There are also many geometric designs among the styles used for decorating modern rooms. The smaller styles can also be used for an area in a kitchen and often can be found with welcoming patterns and images on them. Whatever room you are looking to enhance with a well placed rug, you will definitely find many styles to choose from.