Add a large decorative rug to a room that lacks ornaments and your problem is solved. While that alone is reason enough to decorate with a rug, there are many more equally compelling ones. You could even say that it completes a room by visually linking all the different elements.

A rug can anchor a room, define it, add warmth, and help layer a room's décor. There are many ways to decorate with a handmade area rug, here are some of them:

1- Use rugs to define zones

Use a rug to define or separate areas, such as the living room or dining room, or the fireplace nook. This is especially useful in studios or large rooms that require definition.

2- Create a variety

You can use rugs to create variety in a space. When using two rugs in a room, be aware that rugs of the same size can visually cut the room in half. Use rugs of different sizes to create a feeling of variety.

3- Create harmony

When using multiple rugs, it is best if the rugs complement each other in style. Otherwise, you might end up with a jarring or unpleasant effect. Too many different designs in a room will make any sense of harmony disappear.

4- Think about your color scheme

Use your favorite indoor rug as the basis for a room's color scheme. On the other hand, if you add it after your furniture is in place, you can use the Bokhara handmade area rug to accent or tie your existing colors together.

5- Control the volume

Use a rug to visually “calm” a room or turn up the volume if needed. If your wallpaper has a strong pattern, choose a more discreet rug. When the walls and coverings are relatively subdued, you can try a more heavy pattern or more vibrant colors to add more interest to the room.

6- Create a focal point

Use a rug as the focal point of your room, as rugs can have a huge impact. You can do this by creating contrast by painting your walls in a shade that echoes one of the accent colors of your interior rug.

7- Dress up a wall

Use an indoor decorative rug as a backing for another way to display a rug or create a focal point. You'll find some great ideas on Pinterest to inspire you: it's a great source for that sort of thing.

8- Play with shapes

Don't think that an indoor rug has to be a rectangle. Let the way you group your furniture dictate the shape of your rug. Try to choose the shape that works best for you, then go for a square, round, or oval shape if it seems to complement your furniture layout better than a rectangular shape.

9 -Take the right size

When buying a rug for the size of a room, subtract 1 yard from the length and width of the room. If you leave the floor bare around the edges, the room looks a bit larger.

When placing a rug under your dining table, leave at least two feet from the edge to the edge of the table on all sides. This allows the back legs of the chairs to stay on the mat, even when you pull them out to let someone sit.

10- Update a room

Change rugs to update a room with the seasons or to introduce new color trends.