Wall Decor Guide | Atlas Home Deco

Step one

Choosing the right size

Most wall art is hung too small. A piece that occupies less than half its wall reads as an afterthought; one that fills two thirds looks deliberate. Measure the wall, or the furniture beneath it, and work from there.

A quick test: cut newspaper to the dimensions you are considering, tape it up, and live with it for a day. It is almost always the larger option that wins.

Recommended rug widths by location
Width	Works well
80 – 120 cm wide	Narrow hallways, between windows, above a console or a bedside Portrait format. Reads as a single strong accent rather than a statement.
120 – 170 cm wide	Above a two-seat sofa, a double bed, a dining sideboard The most versatile range. Fills the wall without crowding the furniture.
170 – 220 cm wide	Above a three-seat sofa, in a double-height stairwell, a large bedroom wall Becomes the focal point of the room. Needs clear wall on both sides.
220 cm and above	Open-plan living areas, entrance halls, commercial and hospitality spaces Architectural. Consider a batten rail and, above 8 kg, a wall anchor into studs.

Step two

Choosing colors

Taznakht weaving spans undyed neutrals to fully saturated madder and indigo. The right choice depends less on taste than on how much colour the room already carries.

Neutral & undyed

Cream, oatmeal, natural grey. Adds texture without adding colour — the safest choice in a room that already has a strong palette, and the one that ages best against changing furniture.

Pairs with: oak, linen, lime plaster, black metal
Earthy & warm

Terracotta, camel, ochre, walnut. The most flattering range in low or warm light, and the reason a Moroccan piece makes a cold modern room feel finished.

Pairs with: off-white walls, rattan, terracotta tile, brass
Bold & saturated

Madder red, burgundy, deep indigo, black-brown. Best used where you pass rather than sit: entrances, stairwells, corridors, or one wall in an otherwise quiet room.

Pairs with: chalk white, charcoal joinery, dark timber

Room by room

Living Room Ideas

Hang the panel above the sofa, centred, with its lower edge 20–25 cm above the backrest. Let it be the only artwork on that wall — a Taznakht weave has enough pattern that anything beside it competes. Repeat one of its colours in a cushion or a ceramic and stop there.

Two thirds of the sofa width is the right proportion
Warm white or clay-toned walls flatter undyed wool
A wall-washer or picture light brings out the pile at night

Room by room

Bedroom Ideas

Above a bed, a woven panel does the work of a headboard — softer, warmer and quieter than one. Choose a calmer piece here: undyed grounds, low-contrast motifs, one accent colour. The wool also takes the hard edge off morning echo in a room with bare floors.

Match the panel width roughly to the bed width
Keep 15–20 cm of clear wall above the pillows
Avoid the busiest patterns directly above where you sleep

Room by room

Entryway Ideas

An entrance is the one place a bold piece always works: you pass it rather than live in front of it. Go saturated — madder red, deep indigo, a dense geometric field — and hang it opposite the door so it is the first thing seen. It sets the temperature for the whole house.

Portrait formats suit narrow entry walls
Hang high enough to clear coat hooks and shoes
Wool absorbs the slam and clatter of a busy hallway

The practical part

How to hang a rug

Weigh it, then choose the method Under 6 kg: hooks or a rod through sewn loops. Over 6 kg: a batten in a sleeve, fixed to brackets. Over 10 kg: fix into studs or use heavy-duty anchors.
Sew a sleeve, never pierce the weave A strip of cotton twill hand-stitched along the top edge on the reverse. Cut the batten 2 cm narrower than the rug so it stays hidden.
Hang at eye level Centre the piece about 150 cm from the floor, or align its top edge with nearby doorframes so the room reads as one composition.
Let it settle A rolled piece takes a week or two to hang perfectly flat. Resist ironing it — gravity does the work. Keep it out of direct, sustained sunlight to protect natural dyes.

Why textile

Rug vs traditional artwork

Quality	Framed print or canvas	Handwoven textile
Texture	Flat surface behind glass	Physical relief that changes with the light through the day
Acoustics	Reflects sound	Absorbs it — noticeably softer in rooms with hard floors
Warmth	Visual only	Visual and literal — wool insulates a cold exterior wall
Uniqueness	Usually an edition	One piece, unrepeatable even by its own maker
Moving house	Fragile glass and corners	Rolls up and travels safely