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50 Living Room Carpet Ideas

Through These Eyes

Carpet in the living room may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's certainly not an automatic design no-no either. Rather than dismissing it entirely, sometimes, you just need to embrace it.

Aside from being a soft to place to stand, living room carpet can make a room feel cozier and more colorful. Have carpet in your own living room? Here's 50 ways to make it work.

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Rikki Snyder

We all know that one rug can look great on top of carpet, but so does two. Layering multiple rugs on top of carpet creates a multifaceted look full of texture that will take your living room up a notch.

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Louis Duncan-He

For a seamless living room carpet look, pick carpet that is full of colors and vibrant tones and repeat those colors elsewhere in your space, like in accessories, throw pillows, or furniture.

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Cormar Carpets

Dealing with a small space? Pair lightly-colored carpet with similarly colored walls and glass accents for a living room that will feel brighter and more open than it really is.

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Margaret Wright

Need extra seating? Place floor pillows on your living room carpet. Not only do these provide a convenient spot to sit and chat, but they also act as an extra accessory to jazz up your carpet.

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Louis Duncan-He

Just as you can create a cohesive look with similar coloring in the carpet and the furniture and accessories that surround it, so can you create a cohesive look by mimicking the look of the carpet in other spaces as well—like the kitchen cabinets. This works well with open-concept areas.

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Cormar Carpets

Plum accents are the ideal companion to dark gray carpet in your living room. Consider adding a few touches of plum through throw pillows, blankets or vases.

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Louis Duncan-He

Living room carpet is an easy way to tie in fun patterns and texture. Repeat those patterns and texture (or ones similar to it) elsewhere in your space, like in wall art or throws.

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Carpetright UK

A simple cream-colored carpet is the perfect base layer for a boho rug and some cozy floor couches. Finish the look with a dramatic, show-stopping houseplant and some complementary wall art.

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Cormar Carpets

Adding carpet and unsure what color it should be? If your walls are white or off-white, try installing carpet in a similar shade. It can give your living room a marvelously minimalist feeling.

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Design: Kate + Co Design, Photos by Arnal Photography

Bringing texture into your living room doesn't have to mean covering it in wicker or velvet—it can also mean embracing it small ways, like choosing a more prominent weave or tuft in your carpet.

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Cormar Carpets

No matter how you style your living room and its carpet, don't forget some kind of contrasting color, even if you're going with a monochrome look. A dash of color in something as small as a picture frame or decorative bowl can help break up the space and keep it from looking too drab.

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KTII Design Group

Think of your living room carpet like a blank canvas and your furniture like the paint it sits upon it. And though your canvas shouldn't be covered in stuff before paint is added, a little pattern never hurt anyone. Try out a carpet with a small pattern and see for yourself.

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Cormar Carpets

An additional stylish look for your carpeted living room is tying in furniture that's slightly darker than your carpet and pairing it with a rich accent color. The room will feel coordinated, but not too matchy-matchy.

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KTII Design Group

Sometimes, a neutral carpet is the best one in your living room, especially if your decor style is more maximalist. Keeping things simple will help keep things from becoming chaotic.

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Cormar Carpets

For a living room with a timeless feeling, pair your lightly-colored carpet with off-white walls and black accents. Eye-catching black is further highlighted by the cream tones of the space, showing why contrast can be your home decor's best friend.

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Interior Impressions

For a stellar color combo, go for gold and gray. Gray carpet gets a reputation for being boring, but it's the perfect blank slate when it comes to pops of bold and classy gold.

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Cormar Carpets

Break of the monotony of a sea of carpet by placing floor accents, like baskets and bins, on top of it. Not only will they provide some helpful storage, but they'll provide visual interest too.

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Interior Impressions

For a room that feels breezy, bright and everything in-between, use a cream or off-white carpet paired with white furniture and walls. Keep things from feeling too clinical by tying in one or two small and subtle pops of color.

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ALine Studio

For a living room you'll want to be in 24/7, break out the highest-of-the-high-pile-carpet. Extra-tall tufts create a soft and welcoming feel, and your floor might just be as comfy as your couch.

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Rikki Snyder

Who says that rugs have to have all the cool patterns? Take a page from rugs' book and use carpet that's full of designs and color, like this Persian-rug-style carpet.

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R Johnston Interiors

Create a unique space that will set your living room apart with some geometrically textured carpet. Textured triangles, circles, and squares can give your floor a personality all of its own.

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Rikki Snyder

As you're starting to see, the coloring of your carpet is a great jumping off point for the coloring of the rest of your living room. One way to incorporate your carpet color is by using it as the background or base tone in wallpaper or wall art.

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R Johnston Interiors

Living room carpet in earthy and woody tones can give your space an old-world vibe, and it will pair perfectly with wooden accents, like cabinetry or ceiling beams.

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Rikki Snyder

For a fun, down-to-earth pattern, use dots in your carpet. They'll provide a touch of personality to an item that so many simply ignore.

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Through These Eyes

Give your living room a little extra style (and a little extra coziness) by placing a plush rug on top of your carpet.

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Rikki Snyder

A simpler, toned-down carpet means there's room for dramatically patterned ottomans or chairs. Instead of bemoaning your carpet's boring sensibilities, embrace what it allows you to do.

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Glenn Gissler Design

A neutral colored, low-pile carpet with a subtle pattern paired with elegant furniture and gilded accents creates a regal look that's sure to stand out.

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Rikki Snyder

A carpet covered in long lines is the perfect addition to a lusciously linear space. When paired with tall windows, long sofas and geometric coffee table, a linear-patterned carpet ties the whole look together.

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Invictus Carpet

You don't have to cover up your carpet—either with furniture or rugs. A simple look can look just as good as more maximalist one. For the best effect, make sure all your furniture and decor coordinates well with the carpet, since there won't be much of it.

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Invictus Carpet

Another winning color combo is beige and navy. Beige carpet is easy to find (and affordable!) and pairs wonderfully with a touch of navy, for a subtle nautical look.

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Rikki Snyder

Another way to add a unique pop of style is by laying an animal skin rug on top of your carpet. This looks even better when a coffee table or another central piece of furniture sits upon it.

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Clayton Corner

Don't have the time (or headspace) to pick perfectly complementary colors for your carpet and living room furniture? There's an easier way—make them all the same color. Using different shades of the same color will provide a coordinated look with minimal effort.

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Rikki Snyder

You can bring in more than one color into your carpet without a bold pattern or colorblocking. Instead, look for carpet with multicolored tufts, which provide a subtle touch of color.

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GInger Pawws

For a subtlety luxe look, pair plush carpet with a few touches of velvet, like in a throw pillow or ottoman. The richness of the carpet will easily complement the lushness of the velvet accents.

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Mindy Gayer

Hardwood flooring isn't the only way to make your living room look older than it really is. For an equally vintage feeling, use carpet with a washed-out pattern for a subtle centuries-old look.

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Leila Talmadge Interiors

Who says living room carpet has to be neutral? It can also be rich and bold too, like this beautiful shade of blue. For a cohesive look, repeat the color elsewhere, like on the sofa or in wall art.

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The House That Black Built

An easy way to tie in your beige carpet to your living room (without making the whole space beige) is to have a piece of furniture that nearly matches it. Doing this makes the space feel cohesive, but not overwhelmingly carpeted.

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Design: AMC Interior Design; Photos: Mark Harrison Photography

For a rich and visually pleasing look, pair a lighter colored carpet or rug with deeply colored walls. The two will contrast one another and create a grown-up space that will never go out of style.

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Anne Sage

For a pared-down living room that doesn't feel too cluttered, pick a coffee table that has a similar color as your carpet. This works especially well with lighter colored carpets, and it can really open up a room.

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AMC Interior Design, Photos by Heidi Marfitt Photography

Just as you can have bold living room carpet, you can also have a bold area rug on top of it. This is a great choice if you want to go for a colorful look without the commitment.

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Blue Copper Design

If you want to add a rug to your living room carpet, but don't want it to blend in too much, pick a darker rug with a subtle pattern on it. This will create contrast and bring in some extra style.

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Henry Walker Homes

Create the classiest living room by pairing cream carpet with dark blue and gold accents. Together, the color trio creates a rich, visually pleasing look that's ready for the fanciest of dinner parties.

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House of Chais

Not looking to show off your carpet? We get it. Instead, place a colorful or unique rug on top and match its color or pattern with your living room wall art. This will draw the eye away from your beat-up beige.

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Interiors by Rachel Fielding

Trim can really tie together a room, and it's no different when it comes to carpeted ones. Make sure your living room has baseboards—not only do they protect your walls, but they provide a nice buffer between the carpet and the wall too.

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Katie LeClerq Design Studio

One of the best things you can do in you decor is to combine texture, especially when it comes to carpets and rugs. A textured rug atop a textured carpets can give your living room a unique, high-end feel.

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The House That Black Built

Another great way to boost your living room's personality is by pairing simple-as-can-be carpet with a fun floor texture, like vintage tile. Together the two highlight one another, while preventing either one from feeling too dominant.

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Katie LeClerq Design Studio

A room-sized rug is a great answer to the question of what do with unwanted carpet.

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Renovating The Broadway

For a taste of something different, a carpet with a subtle weave and low pile mimics the look of wicker. It's an easy way to bring in texture, and low pile carpet is easier than most to keep clean.

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Devon Grace Interiors

Another great way to incorporate the look of your carpet throughout your living room is by using similar curtains. That way, your carpet colors are seen vertically and horizontally.

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My Little Detached Home

A bright or richly colored rug against a sea of neutrals brings in a lovely touch of color that makes your living room uniquely you.

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Living room carpet is back where it should be, at the heart of the home. Its charms are more than simply good looks, as it ticks the boxes for seductive softness, and in these days of high fuel bills, has welcome insulating qualities for your living room flooring ideas.

The main advantage of living room carpet is the incredible range of decorating possibilities that it offers, thanks to the wide variety of colors and textures, as well as the feeling of warmth underfoot.

The different types of carpet pile available mean you can create a dramatically different look and feel, from the smoothness of velvet pile, to the sumptuous luxury of Saxony. We explore the best options for your living room ideas.

Living room carpet ideas – embrace the cozy feel of carpet 

From patterned to plain, wool to sisal, these inviting carpet ideas can bring a welcome warmth to your home.

1. Go for luxury with a wool carpet

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Wool is the preferred option for a living room rug or carpet, not only because it’s a natural fibre but also for its hardwearing qualities and natural springiness, which make it resistant to being compressed by furniture and footsteps. It’s also warm and soft with a luxurious, unmatched feel. 

2. Consider color choices

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Although the vast majority of us are still opting for neutral carpet, subtle changes are seeping in. The traditional gold and beige tones are being replaced by greys, taupes and stone shades, while strong color is being used now in the same way as wallpaper, to create an accent. Damsons and plums are also popular living room color schemes.

3. Introduce texture to your flooring

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Texture in interior design is fundamental, and no more so than on a living room carpet. At the top end of the market textured carpets are clean and crisp, without heavy patterns. ‘However, we are now seeing this smooth surface being broken up by ribbed, herringbone or checked designs,’ says Michael Turner, General Manager, Crucial Trading . 

Deep, long pile gives flooring the feel-good factor, while a mix of high and low pile heights can be very luxurious. ‘This gives you a carpet that feels good at a reasonable price,’ says David Cormack, Marketing Director, Cormar . Nubbly boucle in solid colors are also in demand.

4. Play with pattern

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The latest living room trends suggest that pattern in back in a big way. Stripes are in – and are now available in several brave colorways – perfect for stairs and small living rooms. The master of stripes Roger Oates champions the versatility of stripes. ‘You can be bold with widths and colors to create drama, or use fine lines to for a more classic or subtle effect,’ he says.  

Floral designs are also making a comeback. ‘There’s a trend for designs influenced by the floral and fauna found in nature,' says Kelly Butler, Design Manager, Brintons .

5. Focus on materials when choosing a living room carpet

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If you’re looking for more unusual effects and finishes, consider some of the more unexpected fibres. ‘There’s a growing trend of using a percentage of silk or artificial silk, which gives the look of silk at a moderate price,’ says Martin Long of The Carpet Library.

‘Lama is another sleek choice, which is stronger than sheep wool and comes in lots of non-dyed natural shades,’ says Jhon Campo, of Van Besouw . 'Luxurious mohair has a unique feel, and a dense pile, with a slight natural oiliness that protects the fibres.'

6. Choose plant-fibre floorings for a natural look

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Natural floorings made from plant fibre are a versatile option, having moved on from merely rustic designs to encompass smart city looks, too. It can be fitted in the same way as carpet, used as a room square or as a rug or runner with a bound or decorative fabric or leather edge. 

Plant-fibre flooring doesn’t cope well with water and high humidity so isn’t the right choice for a kitchen or bathroom. Ask for flooring to be pre-treated with a stain inhibitor. Natural flooring is not as dimensionally stable as carpet (sisal may shrink, while coir can swell and shrink), so it should be stuck down. 

‘For comfort and longevity, a firm underlay is usually used and the flooring is stuck to that,’ says Michael Turner of Crucial Trading.

7. Opt for a made-to-measure carpet

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Bespoke living room carpet can bring an individual look to a room whether used on a sweeping scale for a large drawing room, or for a much smaller project. 

‘Bespoke carpet may seem expensive, yet it’s made to the size required so there’s no wastage, and a border can be made to fit any shape of room,’ says Amy Lawton, Design Director, Concept Hand Tufting . 'A sample is hand-tufted for approval by the customer, before the carpet is made up.'

8. Look for quality with a woven carpet

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If quality is your watchword, consider woven carpet, made in the traditional method way by weaving the pile into the backing.  

‘The quality of a woven carpet is instantly recognizable’ says Ray Snell, Design Manager, Ulster Carpets . ‘The relatively labor-intensive manufacturing process and large quantity of yarn used means a high price ticket, but the quality is second to none, producing stable, very dense carpet.'

9. Or, go for a tufted option

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The alternative is tufted carpet, both plain and patterned, made using needles to punch the pile into a backing fabric before a secondary backing is stuck on with latex, to add stability and hold the tufts firm. The quality versions are not necessarily a second-best to woven carpet, and much carpet is now made this way.

10. Factor in the different types of weave

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The surface pile texture can make a huge difference to the look and wear of the carpet. 

– Twist pile carpets have tightly twisted yarns to give a hardwearing carpet with a crisp feel; these are less likely to show footprints and wear and tear.  

– Velvet carpets have a dense low-cut pile, where individual tufts are hardly visible. The density gives a rich, smooth effect though it tends to show footprints. 

– Loop piles are also popular and many are woven to look like natural floorings such as sisal. A mixture of high and low loops or cut and loop pile tufts within the same carpet are sometimes used to create pattern. A good choice for a light-toned carpet, they won’t show indentations from footprints. Most loop piles suit heavy domestic use. 

– Flatweave carpets are similar to loop piles, but have a flatter, smoother surface. These work well for runners and stair carpets. 

– Saxony carpets have a long pile making them luxurious underfoot while shag pile carpets have even longer tufts. Both are excellent for use in bedrooms and living rooms. 

What is the best carpet for a living room? 

Wool is often considered the best choice for a living room carpet. Its hardwearing qualities – and softness underfoot – make it resistant to being compressed by furniture and footsteps.  

If you are after extra durability, then look no further than a blend of 80% wool with 20% nylon or other fibres such as polypropylene. Alternatively, polyamide (nylon) is extremely strong – and has high abrasion resistance. It’s often blended with wool, though it can be used on its own to produce low-cost living room carpet.

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Carpets in the interior of the living room: types of carpets, photo ideas

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Someone may consider carpets in the interior of the living room an outdated phenomenon, but this is not so - a lot of photos with stylish interiors prove the opposite. Soft carpets along with textiles, vases, figurines and paintings add softness, comfort and warmth to the room. So, how to choose the right carpet for the living room and not make a mistake with the material, shape and size?

Living room carpet can be completed with sofa cushions in color

Designers' opinion

For centuries, luxurious carpets on the floor have been a symbol of wealth. Of course, Persian hand-woven products are still designed to show the prosperity of the owners of the house to others, but now in most cases it is just an apartment decor, as well as an extra way to insulate a cold floor.

Stylish handmade carpet can organically fit into any interior

According to designers, carpets are still relevant today. Modern carpets have such a diverse design that when looking at them there will be no thought of old-fashioned or Soviet times. A variety of patterns and drawings can both complement the interior and act as an independent composition around which the design of the entire room is built.

Black and white rug fits perfectly into the interior of the living room

Types of materials

The first carpets were made from wool and silk, these natural materials are still used today, such products are much more expensive than synthetic counterparts. Products made of artificial materials are more popular due to brighter colors, easy care and more affordable prices.

Round carpet in the interior of the living room

Wool or silk

Woolen carpets in the interior of the living room are the most environmentally friendly option. Such products are very soft and really warm, and their pile is pleasant to the touch. Wool is also quite durable and strong, the coating of this material looks expensive and solid. If you have chosen a classic style for your living room, a traditional patterned wool rug is a great choice. Carpet panels can be layered on top of each other or used separately in different parts of the room.

Oriental wool carpet in the interior of the living room in a classic style

The color of wool carpets is usually muted or rather pale. The fact is that wool absorbs paint worse than synthetic fibers. In addition, the wool pile is prone to moths and mold, and also quickly accumulates dust and dirt.

Soft wool carpet makes the living room cozy

Important! In order for a natural product to last longer, it must be additionally treated with dirt-repellent and anti-moth agents.

Wool carpet will be the best addition to a classic living room

Silk is another popular material for making carpets. Such products are very beautiful and durable, and the pattern on them is worked out to the smallest detail. Silk carpets are very expensive and capricious to care for, however, they look really rich in the interior of the living room.

Silk carpet requires delicate care

Synthetics

Viscose is an excellent alternative to natural materials. In appearance, to the touch, viscose carpets resemble silk. Viscose fibers are obtained by processing cellulose, which is a natural raw material. Viscose is well dyed in any colors, the pattern is bright and resistant. Carpets made of this material have a light silk overflow. Unlike silk or wool, viscose pile does not fade over time.

Carpet in an avant-garde style looks very stylish in the interior of the living room

With a limited budget, you should choose propylene products, such carpets are the most affordable in terms of cost. In addition, polypropylene products are no less colorful and bright, easy to wash and do not accumulate dust on themselves. However, such carpets have a significant drawback - a short service life. Polypropylene pile quickly tramples, and the coating itself loses its shape. In addition, propylene quickly electrifies, does not tolerate water, and also fades under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Such carpeting is difficult to clean even with a good vacuum cleaner, and its service life does not exceed five years.

Carpet with a bright print in the interior of the living room is complemented by sofa cushions

Acrylic looks like wool, but is moth-resistant, easy to care for and more affordable. Acrylic carpets fit perfectly into the interior of any living room due to the variety of shapes and colors. However, this material has a drawback: acrylic accumulates a static charge.

What to look for when choosing a carpet

Modern carpets differ not only in material, but also in the method of manufacture, size and shape. Carpets can take up space under a coffee table or be the size of an entire living room. However, these are not the only differences.

Manufacturing method

There are only two types of carpet production - handmade or factory. Factory-made products are certainly cheaper than those made by hand. Carpets produced at the factory are most often synthetic.

Handmade quality is very high, such carpets are valued all over the world and sometimes cost a fortune. Hand-woven fabrics are most often made of wool or silk. Such carpets are very expensive, however, their service life is calculated in decades.

Pile quality

This parameter is very important, it should be taken into account when choosing a carpet for the living room. The length of the pile varies from short (less than 5 mm) to medium (up to 1.5 cm) and long (from 1.5 mm). More practical in care, of course, short and medium pile. Long piles accumulate dirt and dust faster and are more difficult to clean, so long pile carpets should not be laid in a living room where many people often gather.

Dimensions

Large carpets (from 6 m2) are able to occupy the entire living room, uniting all areas and interior details into one whole. This design looks solid and complete. However, it should be borne in mind that the larger the carpet area, the more time is spent on cleaning.

Important! Large light carpet on the entire floor visually expands the space of the living room.

Average sizes vary from 3 to 6 m2, this option is considered the most optimal, because it fits easily into a living room of any size and style. With the help of such a carpet, you can highlight a specific area, for example, a soft corner. Carpets of medium size can be used for zoning the living room and as a color accent.

Small carpets less than 2 sq. m can hardly be considered a full coverage. They are used in the interior of the living room for decoration, being a color accent. Most often, small rugs are laid by the fireplace, sofa, window, or next to the bed.

Form

The shape of the carpet for the living room should be selected, taking into account the size of the room and the flooring itself. Very large rectangular canvases in the entire floor look more harmonious if they do not have elaborate and bright ornaments - this way the interior will not look tasteless. If you choose a long path, you can visually increase the length of the room.

Carpets can follow the shape of the furniture or room, so if you plan to rearrange in the future, after it they may not fit into the new interior. Cloths of a round, oval shape are most often used to highlight zones and to place accents. The pattern of the coating may overlap with wallpaper, textile elements or upholstery of upholstered furniture. How oval carpets look in the interior of the living room can be seen in the photo.

Round shapes will fit well into the interior, if the furniture and the outlines of the room are made without sharp lines, sharp corners. Such carpets are well combined with arches, columns, semicircular niches, furniture with smooth outlines of Art Deco. Options for using round carpets in the interior of the living room are presented in the photo below.

Color range

The choice of color for carpeting depends on the prevailing shades in the interior of the living room. If the upholstery of bright furniture is bright and with large patterns, the carpet should be more neutral in color and preferably solid. On a dark floor, light carpets look spectacular, while for lighter, neutral floors, it is better to choose brighter colors. Carpet and curtains look good in the same color and style.

If the interior of the living room is dominated by warm colors, then the color of the carpet should be kept in the same range. In a room made in darker colors, light carpets will look fresh and spectacular. The coloring and ornament of the carpet can be combined with any items in the living room: furniture, upholstery, curtains, paintings, bedspreads, pillows, wallpaper, figurines, vases, etc. The beige range of the interior can be diluted with rich chocolate or coffee color of carpets.

Important! Try not to match the color of the carpet to match the walls, it should be either darker or lighter.

If you decide to experiment and want to buy a bright carpet that does not match anything from the interior of the living room, you need to be very careful in choosing. Once you've chosen bright, beautifully patterned rugs to freshen up neutral hues in your living room, take a closer look. If everything is good for your taste, leave it as it is. If the choice seems not too good, complement the carpet with pillows or bedspreads of the same color.

Style selection

When choosing carpet for the floor, it is worth considering the style of the living room so that it is in place. What options can there be:

How carpets look in the interior of the living room in various styles from classic to Provence can be seen in the photo below.

Carpeting can be stylish and trendy. In order for the carpet to fit perfectly into the interior of the living room, you need to choose the right size, shape and color. The choice of material should be approached from practical considerations. Combining aesthetics and practicality, you can complement the interior of the room with stylish decor, giving the living room a personality.

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Carpet in the living room - 70 photos of novelties of modern interior design

Textile elements in the interior of the living room create comfort, warm atmosphere. These include bedspreads, blankets, pillows and, of course, carpets. You need to choose a carpet for the hall taking into account many nuances - from the shape of the room or recreation area to the design style, color and material.

Fluffy, woolen, braided, plain, colored, rectangular, round or figured - such details decorate the interior, set accents in the composition, create a pleasant atmosphere. Modern carpets in the living room - a wide range of models, the choice of which depends on the design of the room, personal preferences, rules of harmony.

How to choose the perfect carpet for your living room

A variety of styles, shades and patterns allows you to find organic details for furnishing in any design direction.

Before choosing the right carpet for the living room floor, you need to determine the following parameters:

The combination of characteristics completes the harmonious composition in the interior.

What size should be the carpet in the living room

The dimensions of the carpet directly depend on the availability of free space and furniture in the room. Living room carpets are chosen primarily to cover an empty floor. This is an economical and most decorative solution. You can lay carpet under the furniture legs - it is chosen in a modern living room for functional, simple interiors. Such a coating is not applicable in a retro or rustic design.

Traditionally, carpets in the interior of any living room occupy an area proportional to the room. A tiny piece of textile looks ridiculous in a huge room, so it becomes obvious how to choose the size of the carpet for the living room - large models for spacious rooms and vice versa. The main thing is that people sitting on the sofa or armchairs can put their feet up and feel the warmth of the cover, and not look at it from the side.

The photo shows a carpet for the modern interior of a living room (hall) in a large country house.

The size of the carpet should be proportional to the amount of furniture around it, it also depends on what format zoning is used, accents in the living room - that is, the role that is assigned to the textile cover.

It can repeat the shape of a recreation area in a combined space, contrast with the main design or be in the same tone with it, form an integral composition with other items - upholstered furniture. For example, a rectangular carpet in the living room, laid next to the corner sofa, makes its shape correct, organic, complete, so it looks like a single whole.

The photo shows a carpet in the living room interior with a corner sofa.

If several functional areas are formed in the hall, small rugs, perhaps even of different shapes, will do. These can be the same models - with the same pattern, in the same shade, or completely different - for accents and zoning.

Large carpets in the living room are chosen if the room is empty enough - equipped with built-in wardrobes, furnished only with upholstered furniture, TV, possibly a fireplace. Usually here floor textiles occupy a fairly large space. The main thing is that there should not be a feeling of excessive filling of the room. The most successful combination would be a large carpet with a fine pile or, conversely, a fluffy modern carpet on the floor in a laconic design of the hall, but of an oval or round shape of a small size.

In the photo - oval carpets in the hall with a long pile.

Of course, there is no definite answer to the question of what size the carpet in the living room should be. Just remember that textured elements effectively fill the space, so their number should be proportional to the dimensions of the room.

Shape: which carpet is better to choose for the living room

Traditional rectangular models have lost their relevance - today oval, round carpets, trendy irregular shapes, which look original on the floor in the interior of the living room, but they clearly indicate the seating area in the hall (as in the photo below). It is easy to arrange armchairs or small sofas around such elements, to form a place for communication and relaxation.

The photo shows an oval carpet in the interior of the living room, matched in style to the coffee table.

Pictured are round rugs for a modern living room interior. The photo shows an oval carpet in the interior of a traditional living room, where the shape of the oval focuses on the correct proportional geometry of the room. In the photo - a square carpet on the floor in the living room.

When choosing which carpet is best for the living room of your apartment, you need to remember that such a detail can change the parameters of the room. For example, a square balances disproportionate sides - the room is too long and narrow, but it is important to choose the right size here. A long carpet path, on the contrary, will make the hall narrower, which will be useful for square rooms with not the best arrangement of windows and doors. The oval shape works the same way.

The photo shows oval carpets in a square hall.

If the living room is too large, it should be divided into several zones, which can be done visually with several trendy rugs of different sizes and shapes.

Solid flooring such as carpet, as already mentioned, is not appropriate for every living room. It actually acts as a floor covering, like linoleum, laminate, boards, does not place accents and does not change the geometry of the room. Before choosing a carpet for the living room, you only need to determine the color.

The photo shows carpeting in a modern hall.

Texture: what material to choose a carpet for the hall

The chosen material of the carpet for the hall should meet not only the budget, but also the operating conditions - artificial textiles will be more resistant to aggressive factors, direct sunlight, washing. But natural fibers are more comfortable, safe, especially for children, they retain heat well. The choice in their favor must be made if there is a tiny baby in the house who is just learning to crawl.

The photo shows a natural carpet in the living room in a modern style.

Fluffy living room rugs are often chosen for rooms that need to be made visually and actually warmer, most often this is required by northern rooms. It is better to choose such textiles from natural fibers - wool or cotton. It is worth remembering that a long pile is an additional accent, so a pattern on such a coating is not needed.

The photo shows a shaggy fluffy carpet for the living room.

You can only experiment with a shade, but it all depends on the style of decoration and the palette of the room. But natural coatings with a long pile are quite difficult to care for, and their cost is quite high. Another distinctive feature of woolen carpets on the floor is the absence of bright colors, which is also noticeable in the photo of the hall, since natural pile does not absorb coloring compositions well. But this disadvantage is compensated by the long-term preservation of color, because such shades do not fade, do not lose their saturation.

The photo shows a soft carpet with a fluffy pile in the living room.

Silk models and mats are also natural. The former usually decorate the walls, the latter - the floor of the kitchen, bathroom, hall, decorated in country style, Provence, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of natural and synthetic carpets

The photo shows a half-woolen carpet in the interior of the living room. In the photo - a knitted carpet on the floor in the hall.

The photo shows modern cotton carpets for the living room in a private house. The photo shows a polyamide carpet for the hall in the apartment.

Style and color of decorative flooring

To decide how to choose the right carpet for the floor in the living room, you should choose a product according to the color that is harmonious with the design of the decoration. Along with the shade, the style is also determined by the ornament.

The photo shows a living room rug in a classic design.

Which carpet to choose in a modern living room: choosing according to the shade of decoration and furniture

As a rule, carpets and floor textiles are practically not used in modern modern interiors. The exception is carpet - in a living room with a modern setting, it is appropriate due to its uniformity and uniform pile. Abstract patterns are also suitable if the interior contains similar details. Most tech designs favor underfloor heating, but no textile coverings.

In a functionalist, contemporary, minimalist room, for an urban room, a modern carpet on the floor should be in harmony with the main palette or may contrast with it. In many ways, the choice depends on the color of the furniture, floor and walls.

The following solutions will be harmonious:

In the photo - options for carpets on the floor in a modern hall.

Stylish products cover the living room floors in different styles - carpets have a variety of and sometimes unimaginable shapes, different shades and their combinations, exceptional patterns and ornaments. But any characteristic of the models must be supported by other details in the interior - decor, patterns on wallpaper, curtains, furniture upholstery, paintings, etc. A modern carpet on the floor in the hall can repeat the color of a picture on the wall or a pair of vases on a shelf, a ceiling lamp - individual bright elements. Or it will merge with the decoration of the room.

How to choose a floor carpet for a living room in a classic style

The palette of such coatings is usually close to natural shades - brown, beige, gray. The carpet on the floor of the living room can be chosen according to the color of the floor wooden flooring or natural stone or in contrast with it - in the same tone with the decor. Here you can lay models in other shades - burgundy, dark blue or emerald textiles.

Classics are often implemented in white colors. Carpeting in this color is not a practical solution at all. Yes, and the floors in this design are often lined with beautiful wood or marble. Therefore, carpets for a living room in a classic style can be of the same shade with a similar ornament. But in such an environment, light canvases with a large rosette pattern, which are placed by other accents, are appropriate. They look stylish with dark furniture, so it is better to choose a carpet in such a living room in contrast, whatever the color of the interior items.

With what pattern to choose a carpet in the living room: how to choose an ornament according to the parameters of the room and style

The ornament or its absence is determined by the style of decoration and the details present in the interior, as well as the need to “correct” some parameters of the room.

The photo shows a carpet in an apartment for a small hall with an ornament around the perimeter of the product. The photo shows variants of carpets on the floor in a narrow hall. The photo shows options for designer carpets for the living room in different design styles.

How to choose a carpet for the living room on the wall

Quite rare, but all existing phenomenon - wall decoration with carpets can be attributed to the elements of oriental style. Usually there are characteristic ornate patterns, Arabic script. If you want to add a little mystery and depth to the atmosphere, textile decor will replace any paintings.

What to hang above the sofa in the living room, what model of carpet? The answer cannot be unambiguous. Previously popular products that served not only as decoration, but also as insulation for walls, today have lost their relevance. The modern alternative has a more interesting design, a variety of shades and patterns. In this assortment, you can choose a model for every taste and style.