Imagine: you walk into a hotel lobby. The sound is softly muted, the atmosphere feels warm and your gaze automatically glides towards a cosy lounge in the corner. It’s no coincidence. Chances are the rug is the reason. In hospitality, offices or public spaces, a well-chosen rug is not a detail but a strategic element.
Rug styling tips for B2B interiors: ambience, structure and style
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6 rug styling tips with Tapibel rugs
Tapibel Rugs take that strategy to the next level. With Belgian quality, ingenious shapes and a rich palette of natural and vibrant shades, you give any room the perfect balance of calm and character.
We have listed six rug styling tips for you, each linked to a rug from the Tapibel Rug range.
1. Create structure in open spaces
The first in the list of rug styling tips: in large spaces without a fixed layout, such as a co-working space or lobby, rugs are essential. They add structure, mark zones and make things visually clear. A rectangular rug in a soft, natural colour creates calm and gives your seating area room to ‘breathe’ without breaking up the space.
Rug styling tip:
Soneva – Rectangle – colour 62011
A ton-sur-ton solution with texture and body. Ideal for spaces where peace prevails, such as a waiting rooms or lounge.
2. Break up the straight lines
Organic shapes such as pebble or drip break the predictability of straight walls and sleek furniture, creating visual flow. A drip-shaped rug beside seating in a boutique hotel. This gives the seating area character as well as softness.
Rug styling tip:
Almyra – Drip – colour 61942
Sand-coloured with a subtle glow: perfect for running a gentle wave through your interior.
3. Think big with a sense of proportion
A rug that’s too small looks like it was put down by accident. Too big and it gobbles up everything. The right proportions create both balance and allure. Leave at least 40-45 cm of the floor visible around the rug in larger rooms. This keeps everything in equilibrium. At Tapibel, you can choose from three standard rug sizes: small, medium and large. Do you wish to deviate from the standard format? Contact us!
Rug styling tip:
Medina – Rectangle – colour 65840 (light grey)
Light and airy, but with sufficient soft ‘body’ to structure large meeting or reception rooms.
4. Get texture on your side
Texture is the secret ingredient that makes an interior come alive. In sleek, minimalist spaces, a luxurious rug can make all the difference. For example, an open-plan office floor or sitting area which gain warmth from a rug with a luxurious, tactile texture.
Rug styling tip:
Matera Primo – Circle – colour 65532
Matera Primo’s voluminous structure lends elegance and depth without taking over.
5. Create a central focal point
A circular rug holds a space together. Imagine a round conference table or a central round element in a showroom. Place the rug underneath a round table to create harmony and tranquillity.
Rug styling tip:
Zalina – Pebble – colour 66663 (light blue)
A bold pastel colour yet stylish choice that creates instant character and elegance in boutique hotels or luxurious office spaces.
6. Be practical in high-traffic zones
Our final rug styling tip? Rug in high-traffic areas. Entrance halls, corridors or restaurant floors have a lot to put up with. But that doesn’t mean they should be boring.
Rug styling tip:
Soneva – Pebble – colour 62045
Timelessly dark and resistant to intense use, but with the flair that makes Tapibel so special.
Tapibel rugs: where form meets function
A well-chosen rug does much more than brighten up a room. It provides structure, ambience, brand identity and comfort, all at the same time.
With the modular range of Tapibel Rugs, five collections, four shapes, three standard sizes and two finishes, you choose wisely and boldly.
