26 Best Living Room Rug Ideas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles-based design studio Sherwood Kypreos brought color to this modern, dual living and dining room with a candy cane striped rug.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For this wine country retreat, firm Niche Interiors featured a simple black and white rug that mimics plant cell biology.