Really Ugly Carpet in new room?
We're moving this weekend & my new bedroom has the ugly bright red carpet.
It's hard to believe that there can be relics from the 1970's area more heinous than brightly colored, wall to wall, broadloom carpet. Carpet that is that old is begging to be ripped out, not simply from the lack of style, but from the concealed mildew and allergens as well.
If you find yourself stuck with a room that has a bright colored carpet which is decades old and you don't have the budget to remove it immediately, do not despair. There is one simple way to eliminate the overall look a bright red carpet until you have the ability to rip it out and start again: Purchase a large area rug.
Although you may think that having an area rug will not detract from the overall look of the room, think again. If properly placed, a large area rug will work to draw the eye away from the bright color of the broadloom carpet, at least temporarily. In a large bedroom, your bed may be able to be placed in the center of the room. Place the area rug underneath the very end of your bed, so that you maximize the space it can take up on the floor. A great example of a large rug that would work with a red shag carpet would be the Funky Shag Area Rug. The cream color will assist in neutralizing the bright red of the shag. For a more modern feel, a contemporary accent rug like the Mystique Nude would work well. With striking cream and black tones, it's sure to catch your eye.
In a situation where you are attempting to camouflage flooring, the size of your area rug purchase matters a great deal. Depending on the diameter of your room, you may wish to find a rug that is rectangular in shape and at least 7 foot by 10 foot. Not only will your large rug conceal the bright red carpet underneath, you can be assured that a large portion of your room will be covered with a clean carpet that you will want to sink your feet into.
Although there is little room to move decor wise with something as overpowering as a bright red carpet, a large area rug can certainly make living in your room more stylish and tolerable until you can rip the old carpet out and start anew.
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