Rugs & Mats

Just as when decorating in “real life,” rugs in miniature scenes are essential elements. If you are adding a rug to a furnished room, decide what it is that the rug needs to contribute to the room. For rooms that already have ornate upholstery or wallpaper, a neutral rug can calm the room and tie colors together. However, if you are decorating from scratch, consider choosing an impactful rug that you love first then decorate around it. Or, if you have neutral walls and upholstery, a bold, patterned rug can take a room from bland to beautiful! And the great thing about the rugs at miniatures.com is that they are very likely to be a small part of your room decorating budget! Unlike in “real life,” you will not need to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to find just the style you desire.

Keep in mind that if a rug is too small for a room, it will make the room seem smaller. In a living room, the rug should define and give boundaries to the conversation space and be large enough for at least the front legs of the furniture. In a bedroom, you want the rug to provide warmth and comfort around the perimeter of the bed. Also consider layering rugs over wall-to-wall carpeting to section off space within a room or just provide some extra color or contrast.

Mats are one of our favorite classifications. Many can be used both as door mats and as fun indoor throw rugs. Seasonal mats are a perfect, very inexpensive way to provide a festive, welcoming touch to dollhouse guests!