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.
Area rug ideas for dark floors.
The lighter color creates a stark contrast with the dark wood balancing out the feel of the room and bringing attention to each element.
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.
You may also explore other oriental rugs like the persian rugs baja rugs and kilim rugs.
The dark wood floors of this modestly sized but comfortable living room are covered by a natural fiber area rug that lends a nautical feel to the blue and white color pallet.
Our recommendation for dark colored rugs is mostly bokhara rugs.
Designer amy bubier suggests getting the rug first.
Opt for a lighter hide like this reindeer rug.
A rug may be considered an accessory but it can be the foundation of a gorgeous space.
On the other hand using dark color rugs in a naturally illuminated area with large windows makes the rug look warming and very appealing.