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Ruth Doherty

5 rug colors to avoid – the hues designers think you should veer away from on floors, plus how to make them work

A wooden table paired with gold accessories on a grey rug

Introducing a rug to a room is always a good way to ground the space and introduce color and pattern to the scheme. But, in some instances, there can be rug colors to avoid that may outweigh the space or make it feel off balance.

Of course, there are not usually hard dos and don'ts when it comes to color, as it's often a personal preference, but there are some general guidelines to choosing rug colors that will help to create a well-balanced, thoughtful finish.

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