How to Decorate with Kilim Rugs

Assess what the base colors of the room you wish to add the kilim rug to. Do you have mostly neutral colors or do you have more reds and oranges in your decor. This will determine what kilim rug will fit best into your decor.

Take your color palate to a rug store that carries kilim rugs. Compare your current color palate with the kilim rugs in the showroom. There are several types of stores that carry kilim rugs.

Source kilim rugs through commercial carpet stores to find a wide range of area rugs in the kilim style. You will most likely pay more for a rug at a high end carpet store.

Compare kilim rugs at warehouse home supply stores like Lowe's or Home Depot. They have a selection of area rugs that include the kilim style.

Choose a color to blend in with your current decor if you want the kilim rug to blend into the background of your room.

Choose a bright and graphic kilim rug if you want the kilim rug to stand out and be the main feature of your room.

Purchase a couple of different rugs you are considering to take home. Try several rugs to see which rug fits best. Make sure the store will let you return the kilim rugs you choose not to keep.

Lay down your kilim rug with a rug protector. Kilim rugs are a very thin rugs made with cotton and hemp and need protection from wear. Most kilims are rectangular, so change the position of the where the rugs lays for different perspectives.

Add complimentary accessories to your room with your new kilim rug like rattan and wicker pieces. Hand painted pottery along with potted palms and ficus will also compliment your kilim rug.