Small Rugs

Learn More About Small Rugs and Antique Scatter Size Carpets

*Please note that small scatter size rugs are rugs that measure less than 8 ft in length

The Nazmiyal Collection offers the most extensive collection of scatter size smaller rugs from the Caucasus, India, Turkey, China and other countries. These antique rugs, which are sometimes referred to as area rugs, come in sizes that range from five feet long to nine feet long, and are ideally suited to the smaller spaces in your home or apartment.

While there is no one type of small scatter size rugs, these pieces were generally woven by nomadic tribes, and, as such, often present with village and tribal aesthetics, which are generally characterized by an emphasis on abstraction and geometric experimentation. Of course, there are more traditionally composed small rugs as well, from major rug-producing reasons such as Kerman and Tabriz. Irrespective of their origin, small rugs are extremely versatile, and well suited to almost any space.

For those rugs that are more than 10 feet but less than 15 feet in length, explore our collection of room size rugs.

The large size rugs, are between 15′ and 20′ long and our extra large oversized rugs are the largest carpets in our collection.

Small rugs can be attractive additions to any room. They serve a variety of purposes, whether they are placed as a functional scatter rugs in front of a desk or bed or arranged underneath another article of furniture as a decorative option. Small scatter rugs are among the most versatile and practical options that we stock, and they can be particularly recommended for first time shoppers who are just beginning to explore decorative options with antique rugs.

Smaller rugs come in all shapes and designs, and they can be one of the best ways for you to add an accent to a large area or set a more defining presence in a smaller area. An easy way to add style and presence to any room is to set the small rug underneath another piece of furniture. The furniture you choose to match with the rug depends largely on the rug’s size and color. A smaller rug can work well with accent furnishings and other individual pieces, while larger rugs are often better chosen for their corresponding articles of furniture. You can mix and match to get the desired effect in your room. Small rugs may also be ideal when they are set around strategic sections of the home. Places like small walkways and hallways can always benefit from the addition of a smaller rug. The rug’s size makes it easier to arrange within the desired area, and it can even be used with another rug to “synergize” a certain visual effect.

This is particularly recommended in hallways, where viewers can experience a range of motion through the use of several rugs. With smaller size rugs, you may find it easier to create a transition to larger elements and effects in the home. A shifting of colors and themes can begin with the inclusion of a small rug in the area, leading the viewer’s eye from one section of the room to the next. This effect can be achieved through the use of a smaller rug in front of the entryway, leading the viewer’s attention either to other furnishings of a different style or to another rug entirely, one that further transitions into the room’s decor. Like with any other rug, planning ahead for the shapes, colors and textures can be one of the best ways to determine which rug can work best with your decor.

How To Decorate Your Home With Small Size Rugs

Area rugs play a major role in interior design. They can help to bring a space together or add a unique accent to a room. Big rugs are often expensive and can be a major commitment. If you change homes with a large rug, you have fewer options about how you can reuse it. Learning to decorate with multiple small rugs can be flexible, fun and allows for your personality to reflected in your home decor.

First, small doesn’t have to mean tiny. For the purposes of this topic, a small rug is less than nine feet on its longest side. Also, as the guidelines below will indicate, one of the secrets to using small rugs well is to combine them. This is a great opportunity to get creative about how you place your rugs in your room.

1. Use Two Smaller Rugs as a Frame

One of the most common uses for area rugs is to place them in a seating area. However, if your rug is too small, it will just float in the middle and look awkward. Fortunately, you can make up for this by using two rugs together. If you have long, narrow rugs, place them around the outside of the seating area. For example, if you have a sectional covering two sides of a square, use the rugs for the other two sides. This creates an attractive frame that defines the area without having to use a big rug.

This approach works best if the rugs are similar in color and style. However, they don’t have to be perfectly matching. Two Oriental rugs, for example, will look great if they have similar tones.

2. Use a Small Rug to Create a Welcome Area

You are likely already familiar with welcome mats. They add some definition to the entryway of a home and encourage people to wipe their feet. Consider using a small rug instead of a mat. This can be a more attractive alternative to the traditional mat.

While a beautiful rug isn’t as good for wiping muddy shoes, you can always have an exterior mat for that. Conversely, the rug option is significantly more eye-catching and fun. Having a rug in a mudroom or under a hall tree is a simple way to add visual interest to an otherwise boring area.

Use a small rug to bring life to your entryway.

3. Place Two Small Rugs Side by Side

Try making a larger area rug by combining two smaller rugs. This can really accentuate the room’s design if done well. The key to making this work is having two rugs that contrast each other but that have designs and colors that still work together.

For example, one rug may be a more neutral color while the other could be a deep red or purple. If they feature complementary saturation and patterns, this style can work well. Using this technique, you can turn your small rugs into a large rug. Just place the long edges together to create a sort of two-tone area rug.

Consider placing two small rugs side by side.

4. Overlap Smaller Rugs

This is where you can start to get very playful. Layering rugs can create some very unique designs. As with the above tip, this often works best with a more neutral rug and an accent rug. One option is to overlap them just a small amount along one side, slightly offset. This creates a more dynamic look than a single, larger rug. This approach works best if the two rugs each mirror a color somewhere in the room. For example, one rug may match your furniture and the other may match your accent pillows.

Another option is to lay the top rug diagonally over the bottom one. This works best with a very subtle bottom rug. The possibilities are almost endless here. Try playing around with different overlapping techniques.

Overlapping your small rugs creates a textured look.

5. Make a Small Rug a Beautiful Wall Hanging

Historically, rugs have not exclusively been used as floor coverings. Hanging a small rug on the wall can be a nice way to add an artistic touch to your room. There are many possibilities with this. Some people have displayed their antique rugs on the wall as the works of art / tapestries that they are.

Other people go with something simpler and more modern. For a more minimalist option, consider a flat-weave rug. If you have a cozier space, consider using a more traditional knotted pile rug. Again, there is an array of possibilities for getting creative when you hang your rugs on the wall.

Decorate with a small rug by hanging it on the wall.

Small Rugs for The Perfect Nook

The perfect nook is often the most cherished space in one’s home. While it may be the smallest dwelling area, it is often a favorite for its ability to help us unplug. The perfect nook is for the escapist in everyone, ideal for reading, meditation, and resting.

Ideally situated near a window, it is commonly closest to a source of natural light, and will likely be in need of a perfect small rug to accompany it. So without fantasizing further, let us help you complete the perfect nook to take you on a magic carpet ride…

Here are some small rugs that are ideal for the perfect nook:

Antique Indian Agra Rug

Find the Right Rugs for You

Making small rugs work in your design starts with having the right rugs. At Nazmiyal, we have a diverse selection to choose from. Explore our collection of antique, vintage and modern rugs. In our catalog, you will find everything from investment art rugs to affordable rugs you can have fun with while decorating.

Connect with our rug experts for help with your carpet decorating needs. Take a look through our selection of rugs today, and find the perfect small rugs to make your design ideas work.

Here are some perfect small rugs for your mode decor:

Modern Boho Chic Rug

Modern Boho Chic Rug

Beautiful European Vintage Art Deco Rug

Rare Antique Ukrainian Rug

Antique Alpujarra Rug