A Berber rug It is not a standard product. A light-coloured Beni Ouarain has a different effect in a room than a colourful Azilal. That is why we don’t start with the rug, but with your situation: what’s already there, and what do you want the rug to achieve?
Four situations
| Your situation | This type is suitable | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Light-coloured wood, linen and plain furniture | Beni Ouarain | A light-coloured base with dark lines keeps the room calm and complements light-coloured wood |
| You want to add a splash of colour to your sitting area without replacing all the furniture | Azilal | Free patterns, symbols and colourful accents |
| Dark or vintage furniture | Beni Mguild | A dense weave adds texture to heavy furniture |
| There’s already some colour in the room | Boujaad | An accent rug: choose one that features a shade found in the room |
Light-coloured wood, linen and plain furniture
A light-coloured Beni Ouarain rug looks great in a Scandinavian or Japandi interior. Its geometric pattern adds texture to the floor without making the room feel cluttered.
- Hugo: beige, 150 x 100 cm, for a hallway, by a bed or next to an armchair.
- Reza: beige, 270 x 145 cm, a larger size to fit under a coffee table.
A splash of colour in the sitting area
An Azilal rug adds a splash of colour to a room with neutral furniture. As the patterns vary from rug to rug, the individual design determines how the rug looks in the room.
- Houda: multicoloured, 150 x 100 cm, a splash of colour and pattern.
- Youssef: beige, 150 x 100 cm, a more subdued Azilal.
Dark or vintage furniture
A textured rug goes well with heavy furniture. Do bear in mind the thickness: check the pile height and thickness if you want to place the rug partly underneath heavy furniture. Are you looking for a warm, deep shade? Then take a look at rugs in red, brown or purple, such as those shown below.
- Mila: Beni Ouarain, red, 150 x 100 cm.
- Hassan: Azilal, brown, 165 x 101 cm.
- Finn: Beni Ouarain, purple, 150 x 100 cm.
There’s already some colour in the room
A Boujaad is an accent rug. If you’ve already incorporated colour into your interior, choose a Boujaad that features one of those shades.
- Fatima: multicoloured, 300 x 200 cm, a large rug for a spacious seating area.
- Ayoub: beige, 300 x 200 cm, in the same size.
The size determines the result
Whichever type you choose, make sure the front legs of the sofa are on the rug, and leave 15 to 45 cm of floor visible between the rug and the wall. You can find an overview for each room in the size guide. If you’d like to choose colours by shade, please see beige, white or multicoloured. More colour inspiration: Which colour of Berber rug suits you best?.
Frequently Asked Questions
A light-coloured Beni Ouarain with dark lines. It lends a sense of calm to the room and goes well with light wood and linen.
Yes. A textured rug goes well with dark or vintage furniture. Have a look at a Beni Mguild.
At the very least, the front legs of the sofa should be on the rug. If in doubt, go for a larger one. See the size guide.
Both. Read Berber or modern and Berber or classic.
