Dark stone flooring has a charm that cannot be matched. It is one of those things that you either love or hate. It is also very cold and hard and hence not very popular in newer houses. If you are building or redecorating your home from scratch they you have the liberty of decorating to balance everything just right. However, if you aren’t and you are living in a home with a dark stone floor, choosing the right elements to balance it needs some thought. The first and the most basic element being – rugs. How do you choose the right one? Here are a few tips…

Choose the right texture

Dark stone flooring is a timeless classic look and the best way to complement it is with a timeless and classic rug. We suggest wool. Woolen rugs are diverse with options that look vintage to ones that are contemporary. Whatever style you prefer, you will find one to match your tastes. Woolen rugs are also hard wearing, they last longer and are great insulators for the winter. The only disadvantage is that they shed fiber and need to be cleaned professionally.

Area rugs

Depending on the layout plan of your home and the design, a dark stone flooring could require a lot of warmth. The best solution for this is an area rug and preferably one made of sheepskin. Rugs like these not only actually warm your feet instantly but they also make the room look warmer from a visual perspective. Of course, a sheepskin rug also looks luxurious and very comforting. Another great advantage of sheepskin is the fact that 2 or more can be joined together without too much hassle to form a bigger piece.

Choosing the colors

As mentioned above, one of the biggest advantages of woolen rugs is the fact that they are available in a diverse range of colors. So, you will definitely find an option to suit your décor. The great thing about dark stone flooring is that fact that it’s muted tone gives you more scope when it comes to pairing colors. If you’re aiming for contrast and you want to brighten up your room, then choose bright colors that provide the stark contrast. However, if your style is more understated elegance, a similar toned muted rug will work too.

Whatever kind of rug you do decide to go with, remember that it not only needs to match your flooring but your furniture as well.