Transitional Rugs - A Short Description
When it comes to decorating a room, something all of us have a problem with is the combination of different styles.
Think in terms of different time periods - how will you combine elements from the Georgian period with those from the Victorian period? Is it even possible? The answer, quite obviously, is yes - it is possible.
And it is made so much easier, with something called a transitional rug.
Quite simply, this is a rug that contains elements of all the different styles within a room.
Let's take a more detailed look.
Traditionally these transitional area rugs fall in a category that is somewhere between the European and Oriental styles.
That is to say, they contain elements from both and are, as such, quite often uniquely stylish and artful with a dash of contemporary design.
It is often this fusion of elements that makes this type of rug so highly desirable among collectors.
However there are even more characteristics unique to the transitional rug that you won't easily find with other styles of rugs, such as color.
While other rugs are rooted in tradition with the style of their patterns, the different colors or types of colors, etc.
, transitional rugs have that freedom that allows for virtually any combination of color.
An additional feature that makes the transitional rug different from other rugs is the aspect of the rug design.
Consider a country motif rug or perhaps one decorated according to botanical tastes.
These traditional rugs will often have a certain design or object featured in the design, such as a specific country scene or only certain types of flowers.
Again here the transitional rug is different in the sense that it can feature anything from a genre or subject, be it the smallest flower, the biggest tree, an old farm scene, or any other item or idea usually avoided by traditional rug makers.
Now all that being said, there's one reason that a transitional rug will appeal to just about everyone.
Many people who choose one style of rug won't choose another based on a number of things.
These might include the color being too dark or too bight.
Or perhaps they like a part of the over all pattern, but dislike other parts, like the medallion, etc.
There are, in fact, millions of reasons people don't like certain types of traditional rugs.
Transitional rugs have the freedom to solve all those little things people dislike about traditional rugs as the rug maker has the ability to incorporate various aspects of various designs that people find favorable.
Examples here include a spin off on an oriental rug where the colors are much lighter and where elements from other types of rugs are incorporated.
Finally, it just remains to be said that, if you are unsure about what kind of rug to choose, then the transitional rug will definitely be a good starting point.
Other than that, remember to pay attention to the specific size of the rug and its purpose in the specific room it will be placed in - will it be a focal point or just serve to brighten up the room? All these things have to be considered before your area rug is chosen and bought.
Think in terms of different time periods - how will you combine elements from the Georgian period with those from the Victorian period? Is it even possible? The answer, quite obviously, is yes - it is possible.
And it is made so much easier, with something called a transitional rug.
Quite simply, this is a rug that contains elements of all the different styles within a room.
Let's take a more detailed look.
Traditionally these transitional area rugs fall in a category that is somewhere between the European and Oriental styles.
That is to say, they contain elements from both and are, as such, quite often uniquely stylish and artful with a dash of contemporary design.
It is often this fusion of elements that makes this type of rug so highly desirable among collectors.
However there are even more characteristics unique to the transitional rug that you won't easily find with other styles of rugs, such as color.
While other rugs are rooted in tradition with the style of their patterns, the different colors or types of colors, etc.
, transitional rugs have that freedom that allows for virtually any combination of color.
An additional feature that makes the transitional rug different from other rugs is the aspect of the rug design.
Consider a country motif rug or perhaps one decorated according to botanical tastes.
These traditional rugs will often have a certain design or object featured in the design, such as a specific country scene or only certain types of flowers.
Again here the transitional rug is different in the sense that it can feature anything from a genre or subject, be it the smallest flower, the biggest tree, an old farm scene, or any other item or idea usually avoided by traditional rug makers.
Now all that being said, there's one reason that a transitional rug will appeal to just about everyone.
Many people who choose one style of rug won't choose another based on a number of things.
These might include the color being too dark or too bight.
Or perhaps they like a part of the over all pattern, but dislike other parts, like the medallion, etc.
There are, in fact, millions of reasons people don't like certain types of traditional rugs.
Transitional rugs have the freedom to solve all those little things people dislike about traditional rugs as the rug maker has the ability to incorporate various aspects of various designs that people find favorable.
Examples here include a spin off on an oriental rug where the colors are much lighter and where elements from other types of rugs are incorporated.
Finally, it just remains to be said that, if you are unsure about what kind of rug to choose, then the transitional rug will definitely be a good starting point.
Other than that, remember to pay attention to the specific size of the rug and its purpose in the specific room it will be placed in - will it be a focal point or just serve to brighten up the room? All these things have to be considered before your area rug is chosen and bought.
