8x10 Bohemian Rugs

How a 8x10 Bohemian Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

An 8x10 bohemian rug can highlight your room’s decor by contributing to an existing color scheme or serving as the inspiration for the room’s color palette if you are designing from the floor up. Bohemian rugs can also have motifs and patterns that can tie into your decor as well. It’s important to design with the full room in mind so that all the pieces work together to create a unified room where each decorative element can simultaneously work together and shine as a piece of the puzzle.

Decorating With a 8x10 Bohemian Rug

Boho style has gone through a lot of transformation throughout the times. Vintage or traditional bohemian style often uses bright, eccentric colors and patterns, while modern boho rugs tend to be more subdued. There are plenty of rugs on those two extremes and in the middle of that spectrum, so no matter which direction you want to lean into, you can find an 8x10 bohemian rug that’s a perfect reflection of your style. 

Choosing Which 8x10 Bohemian Rug is Right for You

As you shop for your ideal 8x10 bohemian rug, think through these key areas to help you narrow your search. 

Position: Early on, it’s vital to decide where you want to place your 8x10 boho area rug. There are no hard-set rules, so take the following ideas as guidelines to get you started. 

Living Room: Large 8x10 bohemian area rugs are often centered with the main furniture in the living room. Depending on the size of your room and the furniture, you may have the rug centered in front of the furniture, under the front two legs of the seats, or a little further underneath.

Bedroom: Whenever your bedroom is a central focal point, you can place your 8x10 bohemian rug centered beneath the bed, either all the way under the bed or under half or two thirds of the bed. 

Dining Room: An 8x10 boho area rug may be the perfect fit to establish your dining area. Just be sure that when you center your table on the rug that you have enough space for the chairs to sit on the rug whether they’re pushed in or pulled out. 

Outdoors: 8x10 bohemian rugs are also available as outdoor rugs, so you can carry your style throughout all your living spaces! For layout ideas, look at similar indoor spaces for inspiration.

Material: Whether you’re looking for day to day durability or regal sophistication, you can find an 8x10 bohemian rug that fits your needs and budget. Common materials include wool, cotton, polyester, and so many more. The material can affect the durability of the rug as well as its thickness and texture, so do your research to see what material is the best blend for your needs. 

Pattern: Because vintage and modern boho styles can be different from one another, it’s important to find a pattern that fits with your desired vibe. Do you prefer rich vintage patterns that have medallions and motifs that harken to far away lands, or are you looking for something simple and trendy? Or perhaps something in the middle? When in doubt, look at patterns that have similar shapes and tones to your other decor, and while you’re at it, make sure the pattern isn’t too busy or too minimal for your space. 

Color: Color is yet another aspect to consider with whether you’re leaning towards a vintage 8x10 bohemian rug or something modern. Modern rugs tend to use neutral combinations such as black and white boho rugs or a general blend of other neutral colors. If you are looking for a modern boho rug that uses more color, you’ll find the colors are more limited and intentionally placed in the design. Vintage 8x10 bohemian area rugs tend to use bright, vibrant hues and colors with rich blues, reds, oranges, and so on. Overall, look for colors that compliment your other decor and create your ideal mood.

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