Coloring of rugs

Rooms which you only pass through or occupy for short periods of time, like halls and dining rooms, can have large areas of stimulating intense color. Bedrooms and living rooms should be more restful, with intense color used judiciously.

Values range from the palest tint, which is a hue mixed with white, to the deepest shade, which is a hue mixed with the oppo­site color or with black. A contrast of values also prevents monot­ony in a room.

Because it is natural to have the light sky over our heads, most of us prefer a light ceiling. The floorcovering can be lighter or darker than the walls.

From a decorative view­point it can be any value you like, from white to black, but because it must be walked on, by far the largest number of rugs and carpets are in the middle ranges.