Christa Sinclair
Apil 2025
The Soul of the Room: Why Area Rugs Matter (And How to Choose One You’ll Love Forever)
You can paint the walls. You can hang the art. But the moment you roll out the rug, everything shifts. The room exhales. It finds its center. And suddenly, what was once a space becomes a story.
An area rug doesn’t just fill a room. It grounds it. It tells your furniture where to live, your eye where to land, and your feet where to linger. It's the quiet heartbeat beneath every soulful space—the unspoken element that makes everything else make sense.
We’ve always believed that your home should feel layered, storied, and a little bit wild. That the best rooms don’t match—they mingle.
And rugs? They’re often the first layer we start with, and the one we can’t live without.
Choosing the Right Rug (Without Losing Your Mind)
The right rug should feel like an exhale. Like it’s always belonged. But if you’re not sure where to start, here are a few of our go-to tips to help you choose with confidence:
1. Go Bigger Than Feels Comfortable
We’ll say it louder for the people in the back:
Tiny rugs make big rooms look small. If you're in doubt, size up.
In a living room, your rug should be large enough that at least the front legs of every furniture piece rest on it.
In the bedroom, aim for a generous border around the bed.
Think of it as the frame to your whole layout—it should hold the scene, not float in the middle of it.
2. Texture Is Everything
Color is lovely, but texture is what builds character.
Wool, jute, vintage-washed cotton, shag—the material tells a story just as much as the pattern.
Even in the most neutral rooms, the right texture can create movement, mood, and depth.
3. Don’t Be Afraid to Layer
One of our favorite styling secrets? Layering.
Start with a large, neutral base (like jute or sisal), then top it with a smaller patterned or vintage rug.
It instantly adds soul, tells a story, and makes the space feel curated, not catalogued.
4. Let Your Rug Speak for You
It doesn’t need to match the pillows. It doesn’t need to play it safe.
It just needs to feel like you. Whether that means faded Persian florals or bold geometrics, go for what makes you feel something when you walk into the room.
What We're Loving Right Now
We’ve been renovating, restyling, swapping, and falling in love with new layers underfoot.
Here’s what we’re currently crushing on:
Our Living Room:
The Morgan Denim/Multi Rug — The perfect anchor for creamy walls, green built-ins, pale oak floors, and earthy taupe accents.
Rich but quiet. Grounding without overpowering.
Our Screened Porch:
The Morgan Navy/Sand Rug — Surrounded by cedar shakes, whitewashed wood, and greenery from all our plants, this one brings a breezy, coastal yet earthy feel that still holds its own.
Our Bedroom:
The Morgan Sunset/Ink Rug — With soft pinks, moody mauves, and floral wallpaper, this one feels like sleeping in a secret garden.
A little romantic. A little rebellious. Completely me.
Want to take a peek at them all?
We’ve linked our favorites :
Style Evolves, and That’s a Beautiful Thing
Here’s the truth: we don’t expect our rugs to last forever. We intentionally choose budget-conscious options that look luxe, so we can evolve our style freely and without pressure. Your home should grow with you.
A rug can be a commitment—or a moment. Either way, it should bring joy now.
Final Thought: Rugs Are Like Records
You collect them slowly. You fall in love with their imperfections. And you always remember where you were when you found that one.
A good rug doesn’t just warm a room—it grounds it. It sets the tone. It tells the story under everything else.
So roll one out. Let your space breathe. And begin again, from the ground up.
Happy Styling
xo Christa
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