Although for some, black is associated with bad luck and mourning, in the design and fashion worlds, black actually conveys mystery, elegance and sophistication. It is a classic colour for clothes possibly because it's a slimming colour and makes the wearer appear more sophisticated – ladies, think of all the LBDs you have.
As well as conveying class and elegance, black also means authority and power. Even though black is the absence of colour, it is required for all other colours to have depth and variation of hue. Black or charcoal rugs are versatile. It conveys a sense of drama, it can help balance out a feminine room and create refined sophistication or a simple country feel.
Using charcoal and black rugs to decorate can turn bland rooms into striking havens and plain spaces into exciting ones. We recommend choosing an area rug that is small enough to be bordered by your flooring. This will create interesting contrasts between your flooring and rug, especially if your floor is a light colour.
Don't underestimate the impact a rug's texture has on a room. Ask yourself if you want a low-pile or high-pile rug? Soft and woolly? Or a natural fibre rug? A plain, flat rug won't do anything for a room but a textured or interestingly patterned one can create balance and pull all the pieces together. If you already have furniture, look for a designer rug that will accentuate the pieces. This is easily done with black or charcoal because it makes details come to life.
Black or charcoal works well with almost any room. A minimalist white room with chrome furniture or white leather paired with a black area rug gives off a clean, sophisticated look. On the other hand, a black rug will downplay a room filled with lots of colour and accessories.
If you can't go completely black, try black and white. Black and white creates a timeless, chic look that can be jazzed up with stripes, geometrics or zigzags. These patterns are playful and modern without subtracting from the classic look. Regardless of whether they're on their own or together, this combination of contrasting colours makes a bold statement.
View our range of black and charcoal designer rugs to find that perfect area rug for creating a classic, timeless look or a sophisticated, luxe one.
