Best rug ideas for living room
Want to refresh your living room with a new rug but don't know where to start (or what to look for)?
Don't worry, we have gathered some of the best interior design tips and will present them to you in a simple summary so that you can choose without stress. The best rugs for your living room 🙂
These are some of the best living room rug ideas for you to consider:
Unique and vibrant colored carpets
Many people are careful when it comes to choosing a rug color, but by doing so you can miss out on creating a brighter feel in your living room. Using a rug in an unexpected color or a bright color can bring a room to life in ways you didn’t expect, especially if you have softer, neutral tones for your furniture.
Geometric patterned carpets
Clean lines and attractive geometry are all the rage in the world of interior design these days, and rugs are no exception. Large geometric motifs draw a lot of attention to a rug, while a pattern or geometric pattern with smaller motifs and neutral colors gives the rug a more elegant and relaxed touch. These are usually short-pile rugs that look great in any room.
If you are in the process of decorating your living room, bedroom, etc., the rug is normally chosen at the end of this process, so take into account the colors and patterns chosen to best combine with the rug.
Rugs with ethnic and vintage inspired prints
A great way to add colour and character to neutral rooms is to choose a rug with patterns inspired by ethnic Berber cultures or vintage styles. Adding a rug with a unique ethnic-inspired pattern or a distressed effect that nods to the past but works well with your furniture and decor can create a whole new visual dimension.
Not ordinary lines
Striped rugs are timeless. That's why they are always an option to consider. When combined well with the rest of the decoration, they are always a great choice. Striped rugs add a lot of character to our living rooms. Using wide stripes and colors that contrast with each other will give the room much more liveliness.
Classic style carpets
A classic style rug that matches our decoration will always add a lot of personality to our living room or lounge. Depending on the style of our furniture or other decorative elements, a classic style rug made of wool fibers, such as Turkey/Gaziantep rugs, may be an option to consider.
Carpets in natural and neutral colors
Do you dare with colorful furniture, drawings or bold textures? If so, you can also consider a living room rug that combines the most daring pieces with a rug in natural tones. In this way, we get a double effect. What does this mean exactly?
Natural fiber rugs are lifetime-use rugs that are perfect for everyday use because of their natural raw materials (such as sisal, coconut or jute), their ease of construction and timeless designs.
A natural rug in beige or tan tones placed in a bold, ornate setting will enhance the effect of the most striking decorative pieces and, on the other hand, will limit this effect when we sit next to them on the sofa or spend long periods of time enjoying the rug.
Preferring neutral tones does not mean that you cannot choose a rug with different weaves. Thanks to the different types of weaves available, we can choose between fine knotted or thick knotted rugs, and even combine colors between the warp and weft.
Surprise with the Placement of Carpets
If your living room is quite large, you can definitely afford to place several overlapping rugs concentrically or even asymmetrically.
Normally, a solid-coloured or natural fibre rug is placed on the base, with a more vibrant coloured geometric motif or distressed effect rug on top. And of course, if space permits, combine a rectangular rug with a square one to create an even bolder space.
If you love the boho or bohemian look, layering rugs in completely different styles will help you create the perfect ambiance.
We hope these design ideas have helped you a little bit in choosing better among different carpet options for your living room. Still have doubts.
Enjoy your living room!
