Using Vintage Rugs In An Open Floor Plan

Coordinating Vintage Rugs in an Open Concept Floor Plan

Open floor plans remain the most sought-after home configuration. Since the new millennium, traditional home floor plans have been subverted by these airy, sun-drenched, picturesque interiors. For homeowners, the challenge lies in learning how to adapt their interior design strategies to these fully or partially open living concepts.

Without walls to do the work of dividing a home into rooms with distinct purposes, homeowners must instead use strategic decorating to define their spaces. Along with purposeful furniture placement, using vintage rugs in an open floor plan is an ideal approach to creating delineation between a home’s zones.

When you purchase your first open concept home, the vast expanse of space on a single visual plane may feel daunting. Don’t panic! Begin by laying out stunning vintage rugs, and you’ll find that you’re over halfway finished with your task.

Before you purchase your rugs, imagine how they will look together. Despite the work your rugs will do creating distinct spaces, they will still be in the same room together. The following strategies are each simple ways to ensure that your home’s overall aesthetic is cohesive and elevated.

Pair a Solid and Patterned Rug

This approach is a popular one for a reason: it’s easy to execute, and the impact is reliably flawless. Begin by selecting your statement rug, which will be the one with the most intricate, colorful, or bold pattern. Next, select smaller, solid rugs as supporting pieces. These pieces should be neutral, though they needn’t be completely solid. You’ll find that subtle patterns in matching or complementary colors will work beautifully.

Take this technique a step further by incorporating rich textures such as sisal, jute, and wool. If your statement rug was woven from sleek silk or tightly-spun wool, a pop or three of highly textured neutral pieces on the other side of the room can have a high impact without looking busy or overdone.

Remember Runners and Small Rugs

While we do recommend that a large rug, or pair of large rugs, serve to divide your expansive main space, we encourage our buyers to further define zones with runners and petite rugs. Walkways, home office spaces, and breakfast tables are just a few examples of zones that can be created with smaller rugs.

The Layout

While there are no rules governing how you decorate your home, we suggest consistent spacing. In most open floor plans, spacing of twelve to eighteen inches looks cohesive, but never crowded.

If you would like further guidance or ideas on visually dividing your open floor plans using vintage rugs, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at Esmaili Rugs.