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It can be hard to decorate and design a living room, especially if that living room is on the small side. While there are many factors that go into designing a living room, one ideal way to start the process is by choosing a rug. But how do you choose a rug that fits stylistically with the room, and how do you determine the layout and size of the rug? Fortunately, we've got some tips and tricks that you can use whether you're starting your living room from scratch or you're looking for a new way to style what you already have.
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Light and bright rooms are great, but sometimes, you just need a little bit of drama. Going with darker walls and flooring definitely helps set that mood. However, don't feel like you need to match the wall color; you can go with a different color entirely, or you can choose a color that's in the same family but different hue. This room has blue/gray walls with a teal blue rug, which works since they're both in the blue family and they're both deeper shades of color. When you're looking to mix colors, make sure that they share the same mood so that the space is cohesive.
Modern coastal style can fit well into small spaces and large spaces alike, given a few principles. The obvious coastal connections in this room include the wood walls, palm fan, driftwood, and natural materials, but it doesn't stop there. When you're designing a modern coastal living room, find opportunities to include coastal colors like blue, even if that blue leans into another color like blue/gray or blue/green. Using those tones in the rug is a nice, subtle way to add in that style without the room screaming "beach house."
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Completely filling a room with a rug, especially a rug with a pattern, is a neat way to fill the room with style. You may be wondering how that differs from just carpeting the room, but using a rug instead gives you a lot more flexibility with changing it out when the time comes and using stylish patterns like the one in this living room. With a large rug, you also have more freedom with furniture placement, so you can truly optimize your space with your style and functionality in mind.
Working from home is becoming more and more common, and sometimes, the living room is the perfect place to set up your work desk. One perfect way to connect that work area to the rest of the living room is to use a rug. The rug shown here is placed beneath the desk chair, and then it extends backward behind it into the rest of the living space. Not only does it literally connect the desk chair to the sofa, but it also serves as a color inspiration for tying those two areas together. Whatever your living room office situation is, look for ways to tie it to the rest of the room with color and rug placement.
You can use numerous patterns in small spaces without making the room feel cluttered or overbearing. Curtains, pillows, and area rugs are come popular areas to include patterns. When you use numerous patterns in a small living room, use patterns with similar shapes and motifs, such as the imperfect shapes used in this room. Also be sure that each pattern has room to breathe, so avoid placing these patterns directly next to one another.
To keep your small living room from feeling even smaller, carefully consider how and where you place your rug. In apartments or small spaces, leave at least 8 inches of flooring between the rug and the walls. This is standard practice in any room, but it is especially important in small rooms, since rugs pressed directly against walls can make it feel like you're squeezing a large rug into a space that is too small.
This mid century modern living room has dynamic shaped furniture with each of the seats, sofas, and coffee table. Even though the furniture and the room only use neutral colors, you can still use a neutral area rug to fit the room's style. The end result won't be dull or boring; it will be intentional as it balances with the details of the furniture, architecture, and artwork.
Shop Living Room Mid Century Modern Rugs >In small living rooms that feature dark walls, you may be tempted to choose a lightly colored rug to brighten the room. While this is a valid solution, you can also lean into the room's moody design by using a charcoal grey or black rug. The end result will be a room that feels intentionally cozy and dramatic.
Narrow living rooms often require small, intentionally placed rugs. This small room is a perfect example as a small area rug is placed in front of the sofa. Note how it does not extend past the sides of the sofa; instead, it runs completely parallel to it in order to create a well balanced space in this small living room.
Small living rooms may use patterns throughout the furniture, pillows, curtains, and blankets to create a dynamic space. To help reign in that design, we recommend using a simple rug in the middle of the room. The rug should still tie into the room's scheme through similar design elements like stripes, texture, or color, but exercising restraint with your rug will allow those other bold furnishings to shine.
In living rooms both large and small, the rug often fills the majority of the room. This practice helps create one defined seating area and draws all the room's furniture and accents together. As a general rule, the rug should not be pressed directly against a wall unless it is the back wall behind the furniture. This setup helps you create balance in the room and choose a rug that is appropriately scaled to the room's size and furniture.
Fun loving, eclectic living rooms make the most of different shades of color in furniture, artwork, and rugs. If you lean heavily into this bold style, don't be afraid to show it off in a small living room. Blend patterns wisely, use colors of consistent tones, and allow a large rug to ground the space by sitting beneath all the furniture. These are just a few examples of how to execute a vibrant eclectic style in your small family room.
Shop Large Living Room Rugs >In modern minimalist homes, it is becoming more common to limit your color scheme to neutral tones and perhaps one accent color. In this coastal farmhouse living room, blue is used in the windows, rug, lamps, and door. Plus, any greys in the room lean into a blue tone. If you want to limit the room's color palette but still have a dynamic space, use the same color in different ways through various shades, different materials, and scattered accents.
Modern farmhouse rugs may feature a classic buffalo-checkered print, floral motifs, or other classic designs. However, a simple jute rug is another option for small and large farmhouse living rooms. These rugs bring in a beautiful natural color, fresh texture, and natural material to this classic style. With that, the rug can inspire other farmhouse decor like leather pillows, ceramic vases, or plants.
Shop Farmhouse Living Room Decor >Stylizing your small living room with a rug doesn't have to be some gargantuan task that is daunting and frustrating. By finding commonalities between your rug and your accessories and by being intentional with your rug placement and sizing, you can fill your small living room with style and create a space that you'll love each and every day.
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