Rooms with rugs
51 Living Room Rug Ideas
Eric Piasecki
You’ve just settled on your color palette and dream sofa, so now it’s time to pull it all together. The living room rug plays a major part in the design of a space. It covers most of the floor and can make a big statement. While choosing the right rug for your living room can be overwhelming, there are cues that interior designers use to get it right. Regardless of whether you appreciate natural materials, such as jute and sisal, or love to make a bold statement with a patterned design, there’s a rug for you.
Here are 51 designer living rooms with rugs of all styles and sizes to inspire your next redesign.
Roger Casas
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Silver Shag
Designer Alexandra Loew created a living room inspired by Eileen Gray in this Marina Del Rey, California, home. Jewel-tone pillows and ottomans pop against silver upholstery and a shag carpet.
Get the look: $690, Perigold
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Cyrill Matter
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Colorful Flatweave
Douglas Friedman
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Neutral Stripe
A neutral striped rug quietly grounds a couple of club chairs covered in a citron Zoffany fabric and artwork by Pat Steir in this David Kleinberg–designed apartment.
Get the look: $241, Walmart
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Marili Forastieri
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Greek Key
Designer Rodney Lawrence uses a light beige rug with a Greek-key motif to add interest and seamlessly blend with a neutral palette in this Quogue, New York, beach house.
Get the look: $1,450, Perigold
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Ricardo Labougle
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Big Stripes
A blue striped rug by Roger Oates in this Paris apartment acts as a neutral canvas for the bright array of colors used in this design scheme.
Get the look: $586, Perigold
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Matthew Williams
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Black and Beige Stripes
A black and beige–striped rug coordinates with the Highland Court and Bennison fabrics on the custom sofas in this James Huniford–designed home.
Get the look: $458, Perigold
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Eric Piasecki
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Tonal Pattern
The traditional rug in this New Jersey home continues the tonal design scheme.
Deep red throw pillows and flowers add dimension.
Get the look: $269, Pottery Barn
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Eric Piasecki
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Vibrant Colors
This Manhattan living room relies on a traditional rug to pull the red, yellow, and blue palette of the room together.
Get the look: $1,200, West Elm
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Gianni Franchellucci
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Abstract Geometric
An abstract geometric rug complements the curves of the furniture and lighting in this London apartment.
Get the look: $829, Lowe’s
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Brittany Ambridge
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Muted Blues
ELLE Decor A-List designer Danielle Colding grounded the bold silhouettes in this New York apartment with a muted blue-and-gray rug.
Get the look: $1,599, Lulu and Georgia
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Eric Piasecki
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Neutral Abstract Pattern
In this neutral living room designed by Gideon Mendelson, an abstract rug in tones of gray and beige is paired with curtains made from a Cowtan & Tout fabric.
Get the look: $159, Wayfair
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Simon Upton
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Sheep-Wool Rug
Retail guru Patricia Greene Isen’s Upper East Side living room includes a sheep-wool rug from Tita Flying Carpet that adds the perfect dose of texture to the space.
Get the look: $365, Wayfair
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Joe Schmelzer
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Wave Design
A rug boasting an attractive wave design is the perfect choice for this Malibu getaway designed by Oliver M. Furth.
Get the look: $95, Target
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Douglas Friedman
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Elegant Neutral
A neutral-colored custom wool rug by V’Soske grounds a modern Miami Beach living room designed by Lee F. Mindel. To complement the look, Mindel included Marc Newson tables from Cappellini and a Face à Face bench by Pierre Paulin from Ralph Pucci.
Get the look: $83, Birch Lane
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Kerry Kirk
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Cowhide
Designer Paloma Contreras relied on a cowhide rug, the perfect foundation for a custom cocktail table, to pull this Houston living room together.
Get the look: $355, AllModern
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Reid Rolls; Styling: Chelsea Fierst
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Snake Rug
A Kelly Wearstler rug boasting a snake motif is the touch of drama this neutral living room in the Hamptons, designed by Brigette Romanek, required.
Get the look: $10,268, 1stdibs
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Nick Johnson
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Gray Stripes
In keeping with this New York living room’s neutral palette, interior designer Thom Filicia settled on a custom gray striped rug design from Holland & Sherry.
Get the look: $79, Amazon
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William Abranowicz
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Shag on Sisal
In the living room of Vivia Horn’s Japanese-style retreat in Hunter, New York, the leather-and-plastic Italian sofas, cocktail table, and wool shag rug were purchased in the 1980s at Bloomingdale’s. The Japanese-style fire pit and tin range hood are custom, the floor lamp is from the ’70s, and the sisal carpet is by Stark.
Get the look: $539, Pottery Barn
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Simon Upton
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Ocean-Inspired
In this Miami penthouse, designer Jean-Louis Deniot chose and designed rugs specifically to mirror the ocean.
Get the look: $1,000, West Elm
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Simon Upton
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Navy Patchwork
A houndstooth ottoman is the centerpiece of the living room in this snug New York City bachelor pad; a rug with exposed stitching feels textural and homey.
Get the look: $175, Overstock
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Patrick Cline
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Pattern on Pattern
While not technically a living room—interior designer Carolyn Pressly uses this space as an office—there’s a lot to be learned from her choices. A burnished gold couch is placed atop a Persian rug with notes of red, black, pink, and (look closely) gold. All of this somehow works against a gray, black and white painted floor.
Get the look: $262, RugsUSA
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Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
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Unifying Pattern
In the downtown apartment of Wilhelmina Models CEO Bill Wackermann, the large, open living area contains a dining table, sofa and coffee table, and reading nook.
By unifying the space with a tightly patterned rug in black, gray, and white, the areas feel more harmonious.
Get the look: $3,200, Jonathan Adler
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Simon Upton
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Oriental Florals
In this Georgian manor, a custom floral rug by Braquenié, a bespoke French fabric company, complements an array of upholstery in similar soft hues.
Get the look: Price upon request, Braquenié
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Marco Ricca
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Brown Tribal
In this TriBeCa family loft, a generous handwoven rug gives the expansive space a cohesive unity.
Get the look: Price upon request, Merida Studio
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Genevieve Garruppo
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Peacock Blue Rug
In a Manhattan apartment designed by Sasha Bikoff, the 1920s Chinese Deco rug is dyed peacock blue—part of the apartment’s goal to merge an old-world aesthetic and a whimsical style.
Get the look: $131, nuLoom
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Richard Powers
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Steel with a Wool Rug
This modern Mexican house amongst the trees has a cocktail table and circular side table from B&B Italia.
The rug is an antique Persian, and the two red-velvet chairs add warmth to the composition, echoing the hues in the rug.
Get the look: Various prices, 1stdibs
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William Waldron
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Layered Geometric
In the living room of fashion designer Erin Beatty and filmmaker Lex Sidon’s West Village duplex, which was designed by Lara Apponyi and Michael Woodcock of Work + Sea, the leather sofa is by Michael Felix, the floor lamp is by Noir, and the rug is by Aelfie.
Get the look: $1,420, West Elm
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Simon Upton
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Colorful Living Room Rug
In an eclectic New York City home, the 1940s club chair is covered in a chintz from the same decade, and the wallpaper is by Doug & Gene Meyer. The circular rug is by Niba Collections, and the carpet is by Holland & Sherry.
Get the look: $1,298, Anthropologie
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Richard Powers
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Natural Chevron Rug
In a treehouse-style Mexican home, the family room’s sofa and ottoman are by Ligne Roset, the Saarinen side table is by Knoll, and the rug is a custom design.
The tapestry was created from a traditional Bhutanese man’s robe.
Get the look: $135, Wayfair
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Max Zambelli
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Marrakech Shag Rug
In the living room of Kate and Rem Reynolds’ townhouse in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, the sofa from ABC Carpet & Home is upholstered in a fabric by Soraya Shah for Studio Four NYC, the design showroom Kate Reynolds coowns. The Moroccan rug is vintage.
Get the look: $233, Wayfair
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26 Best Living Room Rug Ideas
First woven by nomadic tribes out of reeds and grasses 5,000 years ago, rugs have been a mainstay of interior decor for millennia—and for good reason! Often the unsung hero of home decor, rugs soften footfall, absorb noise and are excellent internal insulators, in turn helping to cut down heating bills. Functionality aside, rugs can also totally transform a space by tying a color scheme together and adding texture, dimension and statement-making style.
Another reason why you’ll rarely see a designer pass up the opportunity to utilize an area rug in a living room? They set boundaries and define zones, delineating spaces solely dedicated to some much-needed R&R.
Whether it’s employing an exquisite flatweave, Kilim runner or a striped statement rug, designers continuously prove that rugs are more than just utilitarian pieces. When paired with a generally minimalist style, a rug boasting a colorful, patterned design can bring out accent colors in the background and add a touch of playfulness. On the other hand, an antique Persian or Moroccan rug—both enduring designer favorites—can level up the gravitas and drama in any living space. Looking to completely change up your space? Simply upgrading your rug can do wonders in elevating your living room.
With countless rugs coming in an endless variety of patterns, designs, colors, materials and sizes, it can be difficult to choose just the right one. To lessen the stress, we’ve assembled a collection of 26 living room rug ideas that’ll inspire and help you find the rug of your dreams.
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Bird's Eye View
Lily Glass
To introduce a complementary color and warmth, designer Jessie Lane opted for an exuberant area rug, which brings a sense of history and convention to this post-modern living room.
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Rustic Eclecticism
Mike P Kelley
In this lakeside cottage devised by Shannon Ggem, a cheery, tasseled rug is the perfect accent to the dramatic stone fireplace, double chandeliers and the surplus of warm tones.
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Marble Mimicry
Eric Piasecki
To make an already luxurious high-rise apartment feel even more opulent, design firm Mendelson Group snuck a rug that resembles white marble underneath chic furnishings.
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Circle of Influence
Richard Powers
A large, circular rug outlines this living space thought up by Los Angeles-based designer Kay Kollar.
It pairs perfectly with a mauve ottoman, an oval pendant light and a curvaceous sofa and coffee table.
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Chase the Rainbow
Laura Moss
A multi-colored rug, similar in composition to the artwork hanging over the fireplace, takes center stage in this subdued and comfortable living room designed by Koo de Kir.
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Double Trouble
Dustin Halleck
For a high-rise condo, Chicago-based designer Elizabeth Stamos layers a basketweave floor mat below a smaller, geometric Persian rug. The effect is added warmth, texture and dimension.
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Coastal Character
MIXIT, Inc.
To pull together this breezy living room, designer Amy Aidinis Hirsch put a chic, basketweave rug to use, which highlights the surrounding navy blue and dark wood tones.
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Back to the Future
Sam Frost
To ground this ultra-modern, ultra-gorgeous oceanside residence, the firm Chimera Interiors utilized a tan and cobalt area rug, bringing warmth and a sense of traditionalism.
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Classic Black and White
Pablo Enriques
Showing how a few authentic furnishings can make a show-stopping display in a living space, design studio Night Palm opted for a simple black and white rug to go underneath a vintage Mario Bellini sofa.
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Easy Breezy
Matthew Millman
To pull together this cheery living room filled with art, unique Mid-Century Modern fittings and beloved books, designer Martin Young opted for a desaturated area rug that brings both warmth and coolness.
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Island Living
Jeff Herr
A basketweave mat pairs with a textured tan wall and light wood furnishings, while a geometric cobalt and cream rug on top accentuates surrounding hues. Together, the layered rugs help create a breezy atmosphere in this Sullivan’s Island living room designed by Angie Hranowsky.
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Let There Be Light
Eric Piasecki
A gorgeous skylight brings plenty of brightness and warmth to this living room designed by the firm Taconic Builders, while a ruby red area rug paired with sage curtains and a cream sofa lends the room vibrancy.
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Candy Cane Stripes
Chris Patey
Los Angeles-based design studio Sherwood Kypreos brought color to this modern, dual living and dining room with a candy cane striped rug.
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Bright Side
Vivian Johnson Photography
Large windows let plenty of light into this cozy living room designed by Anja Michals. A geometric area rug makes a neutral, yet lively, backdrop for simple black, white and rattan furnishings.
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The Golden Touch
Joshua McHugh
An area rug featuring abstract stripes of muted yellow, orange and blue takes center stage in this Upper East Side living room designed by Amy Lau.
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Cube Out
Regan Wood
This quirky, yet understated living room designed by Laurie Blumenfeld features a brilliant, cubic patterned rug, which couples perfectly with a geometric throw pillow and a one-of-a-kind textured ceiling.
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Drama Queen
Michael J Lee Photography
Delightful drama is plentiful in this Bostonian living room designed by Elizabeth Benedict.
An animal skin rug adds even more grandeur.
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Eclectic Method
Lily Glass
Los Angeles-based designer Jessie Lane does it again with this eclectic, Mid-Century-inspired living space. A purple and yellow Chinese Art Deco rug mirrors hues found in the couch and the gallery wall.
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Blue Hues
Aubrie Pick
For a grandiose living room filled with plenty of personal details, San Francisco-based designer Tineke Triggs layered hues of blue through a velvet couch, upholstered accent chairs and a monumental blue-and-white area rug.
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Green House
Friends of Robinson
To conjure a maximalist mood, interior firm Everage Design, Inc. employed an area rug that would be a statement piece in just about any other room besides this one, designed for the Robinson Gardens Showcase House.
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Animal Instinct
Stoffer photography interiors
To level up the vintage charm of this 1920s bungalow, studio reDesign home employed an animal area rug, adding more eye candy to this living room.
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Lakeside Oasis
Greg Premru Photography
Blurring the line between the outdoors and indoors, this open-air living room designed by firm LDa Architecture & Interiors features a black and white, geometric area rug that brings in some much-needed warmth, especially for a cold lakeside night.
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California Casual
Michele Thomas
For this Los Angeles home, designer Lily Spindle utilized a mustard yellow, navy and white rug, tying in the warm tones of a nearby couch and highlighting the bright wood coffee table.
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Modern Family
Margot Hartford
For this family room, San Francisco-based design firm bd home matched a neutral chevron rug with a cozy pair of ottomans and simple seating, making space for a gold globe pendant to take center stage.
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Complementary Chic
Kendall Wilkinson Design
In this living room designed by Kendall Wilkinson, colors pulled from the traditional area rug are repeated throughout the room. The rug's pink tones are present in the sofa's pillows and shades of blue are repeated in the vintage art piece.
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Repetition is the Name of the Game
Brad Knipstein Photography
For this wine country retreat, firm Niche Interiors featured a simple black and white rug that mimics plant cell biology.
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rules for using rugs in room design
Just one detail can transform the environment and become the finishing touch of the design. Carpets in the interior are a win-win decoration of the room and at the same time a practical element. Professionals will share with you the secrets of proper placement of rugs and the rules for choosing.
Contents
- 1. Weigh the pros and cons of an interior with carpets
- 2. Choosing a carpet: criteria for evaluating products
- 2.1. Manufacturing method
- 2.2. Pile height
- 2.3. Density
- 2.4. Materials
- 2.5. The size and configuration of carpets in the interior
- 3. Room with a carpet: analyzing the dimensions of the room
- 4. Rugs in the interior: studying the rules of placement and non-standard ideas
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Carpet on carpet in the interior - 4.2. Combination of different textures
- 4.3. Carpets on the walls
- 5. Zoning a room with carpets: we correctly divide the space
Weigh the pros and cons of the interior with carpets
If the design seems unfinished, you can add a quality carpet to the interior. Such a thing will relieve the feeling of emptiness in the room and visually expand the space. However, products have pros and cons that you should pay attention to before buying.
Clear advantages of carpets:
- Products can be used for space zoning.
- Carpets effectively mask surface imperfections.
- The carpets have sound-absorbing properties.
- Accessories make the room warmer and cozier.
- Products emphasize other interior items.
There is only one significant minus - the need for careful care of the carpet. Dust, skin particles, pet hair accumulate on the pile.
It is important to regularly clean and clean the carpet with special detergents. Then the product will retain its original appearance for a long time and remain safe for family members.
Carpet in interior design
Choosing a carpet: criteria for evaluating products
It is important to evaluate carpets for the interior of a house or apartment by several indicators simultaneously. Main criteria: material, shape, size, design, pile height, production method, density. Let's consider each item separately.
Method of making
There are two ways of making carpets - machine and hand. Among both categories of models, there are luxurious pieces that are ready to take a place in your home. It remains only to decide on the option. Main types of products:
- Braided. Such models are characterized by a long pile and fancy patterns. Carpets are beautiful thanks to a special knot weaving technique, in which the pile is connected to the warp threads.
- Woven. These are products that do not have a lint. The main feature is the original embroidered ornament. Such rugs are made both by machine and by hand.
- Tufted. Models with a rigid canvas base, which are decorated with loop stitches. Most often, such instances are produced using special equipment.
Idea! Instead of a luxurious rug, you can lay a designer homespun rug on the floor. Such a thing will become a successful attribute of such styles as oriental, eclecticism, fusion, minimalism.
Pile height
Pile refers to the fibers that protrude above the base of the carpet. Elements can be of different density depending on the material.
Pile heights
| Short | Medium | Long |
|---|---|---|
| up to 0.5 cm | 0.5-1 cm | from 1 cm |
Low pile carpets are easier to care for.
Furniture does not leave such noticeable marks on them as on products with a high pile.
Long pile rugs are divided into four main classifications:
- Shaggy. Products with a shaggy pile 1-4 cm long. Due to the special processing technology of the fabric, the carpet looks fluffy and cozy. The main feature of the models is the fibers of different thicknesses.
- Cut loop. Models with a pile length of up to 8 cm. Combined fibers are used in production, so the products look very original.
- Frieze. Copies with twisted fibers up to 5 cm in height.
- Saxony. Products with a pile of the same type as Shaggy carpets. The main difference is that Saxony carpeting consists of elements of the same thickness.
Each model range has additional finishes. They are successfully combined with each other, so several products can be placed in one room.
Density
Density measures how close the fibers are to each other. This indicator also reflects how many knots are present in the pattern.
Density affects the elasticity of the canvas, the quality of the pattern and softness.
High quality products have a density of 200,000 -300,000 elements per square meter. Usually these are models with a medium pile, having a clearly traced pattern.
Medium-density models are also suitable for creating an excellent interior. Such specimens contain from 100,000 nodules on the surface and are usually characterized by a long pile. They are soft, fluffy and comfortable. The only negative is the lack of elasticity. It is better to place such rugs on free areas of the floor, not under furniture.
Materials
Carpets can be made from natural or synthetic materials. Products from the second category quickly become unusable, so it is better not to consider them to create a stylish design. The ideal ratio is 70% natural raw materials and 30% synthetic. The composition may be nylon, polypropylene, polyester.
A good option is wool carpets. They look elegant and are durable.
Such products do not fade, keep their shape, keep the room warm.
Carpets made from natural materials such as bamboo or jute look spectacular. Such carpets will decorate interiors in eco, country, grunge styles.
Important! Luxurious silk carpets are on sale. They are rarely found in the interior due to instability to changes in humidity and direct sunlight. If you want to have this stunning attribute in your interior, place it in the bedroom.
Size and configuration of carpets in the interior
The rugs can be of absolutely any size - from small rugs to floor coverings throughout the room. The main parameter when choosing is the dimensions of the room.
The shapes are also varied. Classical variations of carpets: rectangular, square, oval. However, the palas can be round, triangular and even diamond-shaped. Designers offer a lot of unexpected solutions for bold interiors.
Multi-colored carpet in interior design
Carpets for different interior styles: considering options:
- Project House in the classics - Living-dining room
- Project in Zhukovka - Living room on the 2nd floor
- Grafsky Forest project – Living room on the 2nd floor
- Project Millennium, bathhouse – Rest room at the bathhouse
- Imperial House Project
Floor carpets in the interior will look organically in any style.
It is important to choose the right model.
Rectangular or oval rugs in neutral shades are suitable for classic and neoclassical styles. Products can be plain or decorated with discreet prints.
For minimalist styles, it is better to choose small monochrome rugs. They should set the background for other interior items, so they can be bright.
Design in such directions as country, Provence, Art Deco will be decorated with carpets with floral ornaments. Geometric prints are also appropriate in these styles. But it is better to refuse rugs with coarse multi-colored patterns.
You can experiment with boho-style interiors. The fancier the patterns on the carpets, the more spectacular. For entourage, original rugs in oriental trends are often decorated with tassels.
English and American style floor carpets are most often a one-color rectangular canvas. Common shades: beige, white, gray, brown.
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A room with a carpet: analyzing the dimensions of the room
The dimensions of the room play an important role when choosing a carpet. Too large a dark carpet can visually reduce the space, so this solution is not suitable for compact rooms. It is better to give preference to rugs that will recede at least 40 cm from each wall.
For spacious rooms, you can choose rugs of any shape. For narrow spaces - elongated rectangular carpets. For square rooms - wide rectangular, oval or round.
Whole room carpet can be laid out in the living room, bedroom or nursery. This solution involves the use of a monochromatic coating, made in light shades.
Rugs in the interior: we study the rules of placement and non-standard ideas
The carpet can be placed on a free area of the room or under the furniture. In order for products to emphasize the situation, you should follow simple rules:
- If the carpet is to be placed under the sofa, it is important to take into account that the free edge of the carpet, at least 0.
5 m long, must be visible from under the furniture. - If the rug is in the dining room, it must be made so that it completely accommodates the dining group. Cases where the table is on the carpet and the chairs are on the floor are considered bad design examples.
- If straight lines prevail in furniture design, it is better to choose rectangular or square rugs.
Carpet in the interior of the bedroom
And now let's move on to non-standard methods of using rugs in the design of rooms. We offer three interesting ideas.
Carpet on carpet in the interior
An interesting solution is to overlap one small carpet on another. You can choose rugs of different shapes and sizes for this purpose. This technique not only opens up the interior in a new way, but also visually adds volume to the room.
Tip! To implement the idea, it is better to use rugs in contrasting shades.
Combination of different textures
Long and short pile carpets can be combined in one room. For example, a smooth carpet will be in perfect harmony with a soft and fluffy one. However, do not overdo it with the number of products - two or three is enough.
Carpets on the walls
Products look great not only on the floor, but also on the walls. Reception in such styles as Scandinavian, eclectic, oriental is especially appropriate. Vintage interiors also need a similar design. Small bright rugs and models with original patterns look great on the walls.
Zoning a room with carpets: we divide the space wisely
Carpet is an ideal tool for visual zoning of combined rooms. You can highlight one zone with the help of a rug or emphasize several.
If the room has a fireplace, place a soft rug or fluffy animal skin in front of it. A decorative element will create the desired entourage and allow you to tune in to rest.
Plain rugs in neutral colors look good in the dining area.
By the sofa, on the contrary, you can place a bright carpet or a product with patterns.
Carpet in the middle of the room
Look at the Millennium project, bathhouse and gazebo - Rest room.
Carpet in the recreation area
Tip! For zoning, it is better to use models that have something in common in styles and shades. If you take completely diverse ones, you can violate the visual integrity of the design.
Interior rugs are the very element that, if desired, can be moved to another place and get a completely new vision of space. In the skillful hands of a person with excellent taste, such a detail will turn even the simplest design of a room into an exquisite author's creation. Numerous completed projects are clear evidence of this theory.
Carpet in the interior of the living room and other rooms with photo - INMYROOM
Whatever the fashion trends, the return to decorating rooms, and especially the living room, with beautiful carpets will certainly come back.
The centuries-old history of design only confirms this truth.
How to choose a carpet for your living room
Almost any style of living room design is not opposed to the design of carpets and carpets. They help in space zoning, semantic logical association of interior elements. The main rule is compliance with the canons of the general style direction: from the choice of colors to the size and geometry of the outline.
Carpets in the modern interior of the living room can be floor and wall. Depending on the chosen design of the rooms, they differ in texture and material of execution. The most expensive silk carpets. They are airy and require high craftsmanship. Woolen ones are traditionally laid on the floor. Cotton and viscose are practical, have great artistic and color variations in the pattern. Widely used in rustic style, country, provence, oriental style.
Leather carpets and sheep's wool have entered the trend. They can be made from natural materials.
For followers of the "green" movements, there are many options for substitutes: high-quality eco-leather and leatherette, artificial pile of various animals.
Design: Svetlana Yurkova
Artificial materials are also used for making carpets: nylon variations are cheap and practical; polyester - also not expensive, give a wealth of color palette and imitation of natural texture; polypropylene are durable and confidently repeat natural wool in the finish, making the original uncompetitive in price.
Aiming at the use of carpets in the interior of the living room, it is not bad to take into account the requirements of the room for their characteristics:
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cleaning of possible contamination should be “painless” and effective: living room reception area with all sorts of “unaccounted for” surprises in the form of spilled drinks or debris on the carpet;
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increased hairiness (from 15 mm) is not desirable next to the dining area, where, in addition to crumbs, bacteria are found that are not always friendly to people;
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wear resistance is an important point when choosing a carpet: the living room is an increased operational area for a large family and receiving guests;
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the design of the cover should not “stand out” from the general design of the room, be an unexpected object of decor for those around the owner of the property;
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The durability and wear resistance of the carpet is determined by the material of manufacture: silk products are more decorative than practical compared to artificial fibers or threads and are ideal for decorating walls;
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artificial materials are sometimes allergenic and not always suitable for children who like to play on a soft floor surface;
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The "calm" color tones of the carpet are determined by the abundance of bright color in the design of the living room.
In the photo: an unpretentious carpet in a modest living room
Design: Maria Makhmudova
In the photo: a carpet stylized as fur with a long pile
In the photo: a woven cover for a coffee table on a photo cover
In the photo: a carpet in the interior of a city apartment
Design: Anna and Daniil Shchepanovich
Value for money
In addition to the low price, artificial carpets "carry" with them increased electrification (the occurrence of static electricity) and allergenicity (predisposition to cause allergic reactions of the body). Propylene flooring options are popular today. But they are afraid of moisture and direct natural light, absorb dust “well” and are scrupulous about cleaning with a low-powered vacuum cleaner. Effectively serve no more than 5 years. Persian natural carpets, for example, have been exploited for centuries, passing from generation to generation as a legacy.
The price is incommensurable, but the quality is worth it!
Nylon in carpet finishing is elastic and durable: pile is attached to synthetics with latex. But this option is somewhat more expensive than the propylene base and will give additional life to the product with gentle use up to 5 years.
Viscose and rayon are wear-resistant, but not very suitable for heat and sound insulation.
Knitted carpets last about 10 years. For the price, they are ahead of woolen products. A presentable look is achieved by a one-time weaving of the base and the selected pile. It turns out firmly and gutta-percha.
Wool carpets in living rooms are expensive, but outstandingly eco-friendly. They serve for a long time (at least 50 years), have a fire-resistant effect and high artistic value in manual execution. Among the shortcomings - the "ability" to collect dust, attract moths and mold with improper care. Wear resistance and ease of cleaning are given by synthetics. The optimal ratio is 80 to 20 in favor of natural threads.
External possibilities of visual perception
The carpet in the living room requires a design study of the project with a given component: the reception room "opposes" carpet paths, "leaving" the general style in color and form.
The living room is predisposed to beautiful and refined products with a relief or smooth base. Natural materials of execution can carry beauty and healing effect.
The large living room is receptive to several carpets for each semantic area chosen by the design in a single style solution. Baroque provides for a floral ornament, high-tech - abstraction.
If you want to cover the entire living room, you should consider the rule of thumb: from the wall, the uncovered space is about 50 cm. This will not visually reduce the overall space.
Design: Artur Minakov and Yulia Fedotova
Carpet size
The desire to fully provide the space with carpet - carpet. But he more "fits" with the children's room or office.
The size of the carpet is determined by the design, the desire to zone the space, the possibilities (including those available) to make a beautiful flooring, providing a decorative effect of landscaping the living room.
Small rugs are arranged next to the places where the feet most often find their natural shelter: bed, sofa, armchairs, bookcase, entrance to the balcony ...
According to external perception, one-level and multi-level carpets are distinguished. In the first case, uncut loops have the same height. In the second variant, different lengths of the loops create the effect of a three-dimensional ornament, which also visually increases the size of the product.
A large carpet with design features, as noted, requires harmony with the surroundings. Geometry should also organically "weave" into the interior of the living room.
A carpet of 3 sq.m. is considered small. It is placed under a coffee table with chairs, next to the bed. The average size of the product has up to 6 sq.
m. They are useful for decorating the central zone of the room. Large carpets - from 6 squares. They are organic, elegant and pretentious for voluminous living rooms.
Shape of the product
Carpets in modern living room interiors can have different configurations in accordance with the design idea. From small rugs of round, oval, rectangular, square shapes to fundamental flooring of similar configurations.
The round shape of the carpet is considered a decorative element of the living room, rather than practical in terms of insulation and soundproofing. It predictably zones the space, emphasizes the selected segment of the interior in a designer way, and has a psychologically calming effect on a person. The spacious living room allows you to cover the central part of the square with a round carpet with a wide frame and a large pattern in the center. This option is accepted in classical Turkish carpet weaving.
Design: Marina Zhukova
Round carpet in the interior can be placed under furniture, stylishly combined with round clocks, mirrors, chandeliers, lamps.
A square or rectangular carpet is considered a traditional product. It is laid out in front of a sofa with a gap or under a coffee table with "acceptance" of all legs on the surface. It looks impressive on one wall free from decor and furniture. Decorated with antique or stylized edged weapons, mounted on special pendants that do not damage the carpet.
The oval shape ensures the preservation of parts of the room, accentuates the layout. The semicircle is suitable for the wall zone, it will emphasize the strict geometry of the furniture.
The "broken" shape, reminiscent of the skin of an animal, will help in accentuating the interior of the living room, which is not rigidly tied to the clarity of geometric lines.
Carpet in the living room with a corner sofa choose an oval shape. A coffee table is easily placed on it, which serves as an attribute of a cozy zone of unobtrusive relaxation in a private setting.
Design: Jaime Hayon
How to choose a color palette
The harmony of the living room - in the combination of colors of the carpet and furniture.
The larger the covered area, the less contrast should be the carpet flooring. This design technique is directly proportional. The classic style gravitates towards rich accents in the colors of the carpet: with elements of red, purple, orange, yellow, stripes or a diagonal guide.
The Art Nouveau style, like the English style, chooses carpets with detailed ornamentation, graceful patterns in gray, green, olive, red.
Modern style leads to abstraction: on a plain background, geometric shapes of regular shape, accentuated by color, look attractive. The accent shade can be repeated in the decor and colors of the furniture.
Design: Katya Chistova
Rustic and eco-style, with country and Provence gravitate towards pastel colors that visually send you to nature: light green, yellow, pink, beige, orange, blue. Flowers and greenery in design and drawing are a distinctive feature of the stylistic approach to interior design.
Hi-tech doesn't like fancy colors.
The uniformity and visual “smoothness” of the transition from glass with metallized surfaces to the low pile of the carpet will give a complete feeling of penetration into the chosen style.
What hairiness is suitable for the living room
The length of the pile is selected based on the criteria for the active use of the living room in each case. The possibility of frequent cleaning and the desire to walk barefoot choose a more “fluffy”, natural and high thread surface of the carpet. It is suitable for cozy rooms with a fireplace. Frequent gatherings and parties with guests pay attention to practical carpets with short pile or lint-free options. For example, leather products. Imitation of grass cover will bring natural freshness to the emphasis of the rustic style direction and all its surroundings.
Features of the choice of carpets in other rooms
The bedroom "gravitates" to long pile carpets in a calm, sometimes monochromatic, color scheme.
