We’ve always loved the oriental rug combined with the sleek modern furnishings. It’s something about the contrast of old and new, traditional and modern, providing a visual interest that simply can’t be found in a sleek modern room with bare floors or on a modern rug. In addition to the immediate design elements of pattern, texture, and color, an oriental rug can give a contemporary room a sense of depth, history and timelessness. However, not all oriental rugs are suitable for modern interiors. There are a few tricks to choosing the right rug that does NOT look like the one your great-grandmother combined with her antiques and chintz. ?

1) The Vuelvet Tribe

There are dozens of varieties of oriental Persian Bijar Rugs, but the one that seems to go best with modern décor is tribal carpets (like Persian Shiraz rugs or Hamedan rugs), which have bold geometric patterns and colors (see below). The carpet below). Rugs that you probably won’t choose for a very modern interior can include floral, formal, or highly intricate rugs.

2) Bold color

Vibrant jewelery tones can work especially well in a modern setting where there are clean lines and less clutter. The rug takes center stage as the main design element in the room. It is bold, simple, and colorful. A bright rug is a finishing touch to a simple and modern room.

3) Review your art

Oriental carpets seem to pair well with art-filled walls. Look for a rug that complements your art rather than competing with it. If you have a very bold and lush painting, you may want to look for a simpler rug with less texture contrast. Now. Either way, you can choose a dominant carpet color that contrasts with your painting.

4) Try it

Most carpet stores will let you take your carpet home for a few days to try it on. This can help you figure out what works well in your environment. Factors you should consider when evaluating your carpet include: the overall effect of colors and patterns in your room, the practicality of the carpet for your particular location (you can avoid a very light rug with less pattern in high traffic areas), as well as the appropriateness carpet of a certain size. 

Assess how well the rug matches the artwork in your room and how the rug affects the lighting in your room (for example, a very dark rug can absorb light from the room).