The color green is popular for floor coverings. That is probably because of the link to nature’s bright green grasses found during the growing season around the globe. Traditional green rugs always have been and probably always will be in style. They are a great way to protect your floor (whether hard wood or tile) from both common and intense foot traffic as well as daily wear in addition to keeping your bare feet comfortable and warm during the winter. And they can look beautiful and fashionable in a variety of settings too.
The word “traditional” when applied to rugs can mean different things to different people. Traditional can mean a calm shade of green whether a light tone like a sea foam green or something on the darker end of the spectrum like a forest or hunter green. However, it can also mean the type of rug itself, composed of plain wool pile in a simple rectangular shape. It may also mean a rug of ethnic origin, which has been made in the same way for centuries. Think of a Chinese, Tibetan or Persian green rug as examples of these.
Modern green rugs have a tendency to adopt new shades of this natural based color with special emphasis on neon and electric greens or funky and retro shades like lime green. These bright green tones are aimed more at children, young teenagers, or college students.
Falling into an older age range does not leave you out of the green revolution however especially if green happens to be your favorite color or is the perfect way to finish the decorating in a certain room in your home. You can brighten your look by keeping the style and shape simple and using it with a simple decorating style. Brighter green rugs work well in all white bathrooms, for example.
If you are searching for a rug that is suitable for pairing with traditional furniture in a formal room, a calmer green is best and that is when you should still to more traditional colors and shapes for area rugs.