How to Use Camouflage Rugs in Home Decor

When you think of redecorating, where does your mind first go? Painting the walls? Adding some wallpaper? Getting new bedding?

How often do you think about redecorating your floor?

You may think that would require too much effort: tearing up and replacing carpet, or getting rid of linoleum to lay down tile. But that's not so! Just adding a camouflage rug to the decor can spruce up your favorite area. Here are some tips for using rugs in your camo décor.

Do I have to start with my rug, or end with it?

Really, it can go either way. Some experts say you should pick your rug out first; others say you should save it for last. If you've found a camouflage rug that you really love, it's perfectly fine to build the room around it. A good rug can really tie a room together.

Indoors and outdoors

With the weather getting warmer, you'll be spending as much time outdoors as you will be indoors. Add a camouflage rug to your favorite outdoor area -- whether it's a back porch or a dock out at the lake. Just make sure that it's weather-resistant if you're going to leave it outdoors all year round.

Camouflage rugs and carpet

Most people think of hard floors, like wood or tile, when they think of adding rugs. However, you can still rock a camouflage rug on carpet! As long as the carpet is fairly low-pile, you can put your rug wherever you'd like.

A rug can add a splash of color to the floor, or help to section off an area of the room without adding a physical divider. If you're worried about the rug sliding on carpet, anchor it with furniture, or use double-sided tape to secure it.

Sizes

If your camouflage rug is too large, it will make the room look small. If it's too small, it won't fit well with your room. A good rule of thumb is to get a rug two feet shorter than the shortest wall of your room. So, if your room is 8 ft. x 10 ft., you would look for a rug that was 6 feet long.

If you're using the rug to section off an area of the room, make sure it's large enough to cover the area, included the front third to half of the furniture. If it's in the dining room, the rug needs to be large enough to not just hold the table, but all the chairs when they're pulled out (which means an extra 18 to 24 inches).

These tips should be enough to get you started on the road to rug happiness. Happy decorating!

About the Author

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Offering quick camouflage order fulfillment and shipping throughout the U.S. for eight years, The Camo Shop specializes in camouflage home décor: camouflage rugs, bedding, lamps, rugs, drapes, and more.