Avoid dark rugs if you're looking to brighten up a dark room, however, as they can make the space feel smaller and gloomier. Keep in mind that lighting isn't static. It changes throughout the day.

As a rule of thumb, you want to create contrast between your floor and the rug. Light rugs look best on dark floors, and dark rugs stand out more on light floors.

Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and wood species, allowing homeowners to select a look that appeals to their personal tastes and matches their home aesthetic. Unfortunately ...

QThe floor of the front entryway of our townhouse is a dark greenish slate. I’d like to brighten up this floor, but I need something sturdy that could withstand the rigor of being the main ...

Whether you’re looking to invest in a luxury rug or prefer Amazon home décor, there’s something for everyone—and every room, for that matter. Ahead, find my list of the 17 best area rugs.

Try placing light furniture on dark, for example, like a white round table on a dark red rug—or, even a juicer, a dark glossy black chair on a cream carpet. (Very Andrée Putman.) ...

A good floor lamp can illuminate dark corners and bring light to chairs and sofas, where it’s needed most. But most floor lamps are fairly large scale, so they also serve as striking accent pieces.

A Brink Ivory wool-and-silk rug by Kelly Wearstler for the Rug Company extends under the front feet of a sofa, while smaller objects, like the end table and floor lamp, sit on the bare wood floor ...

Move over, light and bright, and let the darkness in. Contrary to what you might think, a dark color palette can liven up your living room rather than weigh it down. Moody colors needn’t feel ...

Inspired by the unrushed quality of the natural process, this collection features an assortment of grounding solid designs.

Photo: Annie Schlechter A variety of textures in the room—plush velvet upholstery, dark leather, antiqued glass—all help keep the bare floors in Thom Browne's living room from feeling stark.

Using a rug with a border will emphasise and extenuate the shape of your hallway and make it look longer than it actually is. Oh, and don’t be afraid of dark tones. It’s an enduring myth (and absolute ...