Temper the strong color of a brown sofa with a variety of bright hues and eye catching patterns.
What color area rug goes with dark brown furniture.
Speaking of light colors the main reason for a light rug on a dark floor is to provide a space in the deep brown.
There are certain aspects to keep in mind like the lighting of the area.
For lighter brown couches a darker hue helps build contrast.
Color block your room with the furniture and rug that you select.
From the dark shades of rich mahogany bookcases to lighter wood floors and ceilings brown fits just about anywhere.
On the other hand using dark color rugs in a naturally illuminated area with large windows makes the rug look warming and very appealing.
This model is a picture of a contemporary living room that at the same time also function as a playroom.
For an exotic touch go for animal print in leopard cheetah brown zebra or giraffe on pillows or an area rug.
Sea foam green walls form the foundation of this living room s colorful palette.
Against brown furniture and wood floors a brown and beige rug tends to blend in with its surroundings serving as a subtle design accent.
Brown is a versatile color.
But if you find a rug like this with a light border who cares what else goes on in the middle.
If you use a dark rug in an already dull area you will only make it look depressing and uninviting.
Go rustic with brown and white cowhide print or geometric native american designs in warm earthy shades of orange brown terra cotta and red on pillows or a throw.
Some rooms have all furniture legs on the rug some have only the front legs on the rug.
Beige shag area rug.
You can add a bright accent color to your brown living room or you can go for a room that uses all different shades of brown.
Pick a soft color such as a desaturated or pastel hue to compliment a dark brown leather couch and lighten up the space.
Bringing in accent pillows to pick up colors from the rug is an easy way to tie in a rug that may or may not match the colors of your walls.
But if your couch features an extreme shade of a color for example an extremely dark brown or an extremely light brown pairing with it a brown rug on the other end of the extreme for example pairing an extremely dark brown couch with an extremely light brown rug will add subtle depth while maintaining warm harmony.
The example of this idea is available in the picture above.
The addition of blue color as a mate for brown furniture can cool the space down visually.
Coffee table accessories throw pillows and an area rug bring in additional vibrant colors that help minimize the sofa s dark upholstery.