What exactly is a contemporary rug?  Like contemporary art, there is a very broad spectrum of how a contemporary rug looks.  These rugs add more of a louder personality to your home, so if you already have a lot going on wall or furniture-wise, then you might want to look at calmer floor prospects, instead.  However, if you want something that will make a room in your home pop, then this is the right type of rug for you.

When looking at contemporary rugs, try to keep an eye out for big, geometric shapes that is guiding to the eye.  That is, if it’s a rug made up of a lot of squares, take note of the color of each square.  Are they mostly the same color?  Are there any sporadic bursts of colors in different areas?  You want your rug to be able to move the viewers eye around the room so that they can get a feel of your home and feel more comfortable.

If you’re going for the less geometric path, there are still many options, but the trick is to not over do it.  There are some rugs that are very illustrative and have a lot going on, and that is not what you want.  A rug that has too much going on can be uncomfortable to walk on–you want to be able to see where you’re walking without thinking you’re trampling over something!  Base how much is going on in the room before you choose your rug.  The plainer the room, the more wild your rug can be.  But if there’s already main pinpoint decorations in your room, then lower the volume for your floor decor.