Multicolor Area Rugs

Multicolor and colorful area rugs work well as the anchor of a room rather than an afterthought, since they pull together several accent colors already present in furniture, art, or throw pillows. Instead of matching every color in the rug exactly, pick out one or two tones from the pattern and repeat them in pillows or a throw blanket, letting the rest of the room stay simple. This approach keeps a busy rug from feeling chaotic against equally busy furniture.

Styling a multicolor rug without overdoing it

Because a multicolor rug already carries a lot of visual interest, pair it with solid-color furniture and plain walls rather than more pattern. A neutral sofa in cream, gray, or tan lets the rug's colors take center stage, while patterned curtains or a busy accent chair can compete with it for attention. Multicolor rugs also do practical work in high-traffic rooms like playrooms and family rooms, since the mix of colors hides spills, crumbs, and daily wear far better than a solid-color rug would.