A plain black rug can be perfect for a modern setting where you want a clean minimalist look. For example, a round black rug in the center of a square room or at the center of a corner seating group provides a wonderful balanced look to the room and acts as a focal point. If you want a touch of luxury a black shag rug in wool or (even better) leather will add a contemporary designer touch.
You might think that black area rugs would be great for disguising dirt but unfortunately that is not the case (although you will fare much better if you spill a glass of red wine on it than you would with a cream rug!) The thing is, with a black area rug you do have to be careful about keeping it clean, as dark colors and especially plain dark colors show every speck of dust and fluff. And this will detract from the minimalist look you had envisaged. So you need to vacuum once a week or whenever your rug looks less than pristine.
Contemporary Black and Gray Rug (Click Image for details)
If you are less into minimalism, you can mix black with any other color to complement your room color scheme. I have seen black rugs mixed with every other color and in many different patterns. And they are available in many styles from Chinese style formal rugs to cartoon character kids rugs. And, of course, there is a always the classic combination found in a black and white rug which I have seen in every pattern from the animal striped zebra rug to a beautiful black, white and gray abstract pattern which could have graced an art gallery wall.
When you are looking for a black rug you probably already have something in mind that would go with your room. Try not to be too rigid in your ideas before you look around however. I am always astounded at the sheer variety and beauty of rugs available and you are sure to find something better than you were looking for and which is the perfect finishing touch to your room if you keep an open mind.
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