How to Choose a Rug Style
The right rug can transform a space and set the foundation for your furniture and decor. Use our tips and design ideas to find the perfect rugs for your home.
Shop RugsElements to consider when choosing the right rug for your space:
Elements to consider when choosing the right rug for your space:
Color
Color can set the mood. Neutral and monochromatic colors create calm, while bold colors add warmth or brighten up your space.
Pattern
When you’re designing your space, a patterned rug can add dimension and richness to a room and can also inspire your upholstery color choices.
Texture
Add interest by mixing in different textural elements. Try pairing a soft, nubby fabric with a smooth, hand-knotted, tight pile rug.
Pile
Rug pile refers to the density of weave and can vary by flat or short height to long and luxurious. A short pile is great for high traffic areas, while longer piles are perfect for a living room or bedroom.
Need help choosing a rug size? Check out our rug size guide.
Statement Pattern
How to Get the Look
- Choose a bold pattern to take center stage in your room
- Balance a rug with a large-scale pattern with upholstery that is solid, textured or has a small pattern
- If your room has several patterns, use a unifying color to bring cohesion to the space
Design Tip:
Create cohesiveness from room to room by pairing a patterned rug with a solid rug – consider picking up a color from the patterned rug as the color of your solid.
Modern Monochromatic
How to Get the Look
- Use varying tones and shades of the same color to create a simple and visually cohesive space
- Choose colors or neutrals to easily achieve this harmonious look
- To keep the space from looking flat, use different textures and materials throughout the room to create contrast
Design Tip:
Pull colors from a rug or artwork you love to create your color story.
Layered Textures
How to Get the Look
- Layer in different textures to create comfort and depth in a space
- Consider flooring, walls, and accent pieces to also create textural elements in the room
- Use a range of textures to give spatial definition and contrast: pair a smooth leather sofa with a shag rug or a nubby fabric covered sofa with a tightly woven rug
Design tip:
Complete your room with accessories like throws, pillows and table lamps that tie back to your rug.
Sophisticated Neutrals
How to Get the Look
- Opt for neutral rugs with colors like ivory, grey, camel and taupe to create a timeless and restorative space
- Consider texture, pattern, and varied tones in those same colors to add dimension and contrast
- Accents with natural woods, steel and stone complement these spaces
Pop of Color
How to Get the Look
- Make your rug the main feature with a bold statement color
- Add warmth to a room with colors like terracotta, saffron and cognac or calmness with cool colors like blue or green
- Use this same color in accessories like art and pillows to tie the room together
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