The lighter color creates a stark contrast with the dark wood balancing out the feel of the room and bringing attention to each element.
Area rug ideas for dark floors.
Via cb2 there s no harm in going classic in the rug department.
Opt for a lighter hide like this reindeer rug.
A good choice here would be a richly colored kilim or oriental rug with patterns of gold cream and even pops of the dark blackish hues in the floor along with a saturated red or orange for added richness.
A rug may be considered an accessory but it can be the foundation of a gorgeous space.
Often rugs are the more limiting piece when it comes to pattern color and what fits into your budget so you may want to start with the rug design and move on to the fabrics and paint from there she says.
On the other hand using dark color rugs in a naturally illuminated area with large windows makes the rug look warming and very appealing.
Animal hides make such great rugs to step onto first thing in the morning but if you have a dark wood floor a cow hide might be too dark for the space.
Designer amy bubier suggests getting the rug first.
You may also explore other oriental rugs like the persian rugs baja rugs and kilim rugs.