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Top Five Interior Design Tips for Adding a Vintage Chinese Rug to Your Home

Vintage Chinese Light Blue, Navy and Beige Handwoven Wool Rug BB7135
Vintage Chinese Light Blue, Navy and Beige Handwoven Wool Rug BB7135

Are you a minimalist or a maximalist? Do you want to add a little spunk to your home and bring it to life? Undoubtedly, the pandemic has brought our spirits down, but it is time to bounce back and start adding color and fun to our lives. A great way to do so is by incorporating a timeless, colorful vintage Chinese rug into your home décor. It will instantaneously bring any room to life.

Here are our suggestions on how to add classic Chinese rugs to your home décor.

1. Go Contemporary with a Vintage Twist

Modern rooms do not require modern rugs, quite the contrary. You can balance a very modern room by adding a vintage traditional Chinese rug to give it class and warmth. It’s not an office, it’s a home. This stunning hand-knotted Chinese rug in shades of blue and beige is a valuable collectible worth adding to your home.

Vintage Chinese Blue Handwoven Wool Rug BB6848
Vintage Chinese Blue Handwoven Wool Rug BB6848

2. Place a Chinese Rug Under Your Dining Room Table

Place a large size Chinese rug in warm colors under your dining room table to invite the flavors of the Orient to your dinner party. Perhaps a saffron and turmeric colored rug such as the vintage Chinese Deco?

Vintage Chinese Deco Rug BB3289
Vintage Chinese Deco Rug BB3289

3. A Fine Antique Chinese Rug is an Art Form, Display It Creatively

To stand out from the crowd, we invite you to hang a traditional, classic Chinese rug onto the wall. It will definitely be a conversation piece, and it will prove that you are a well-traveled person with great taste in antiques. This hand-knotted silk rug with a dragon flying in the clouds is a fantastic option and a conversation starter for sure.

Antique Silk Chinese Rug BB6964
Antique Silk Chinese Rug BB6964

4. Use a Chinese Rug in Your Entrance Hallway

By placing a vintage Chinese rug with whimsical design in your hallway, you instantly create a welcoming atmosphere. Your home will feel warm and friendly to any visitor. For this, you can select a smaller size rug, as a welcoming entrance accent. This small rug with floral design in contrasting blue and cream is timeless and would suit both classic and modern interiors.

Chinese Art Deco Midnight Blue and Cream Handwoven Wool Rug BB4181
Chinese Art Deco Midnight Blue and Cream Handwoven Wool Rug BB4181

5. Lay a Chinese Rug on Your Bedroom Floor

A bedroom is a place you relax in. After a long, hectic day, you crave for your bed and a quiet space. Lay a soft Chinese rug in pastel and neutral hues on your bedroom floor to create a calming environment. This sophisticated floral antique Chinese rug is a fine option.

19th Century Chinese Light Blue and Purple Handwoven Wool Carpet BB2845
19th Century Chinese Light Blue and Purple Handwoven Wool Carpet BB2845