Flooring Carpet Design: How to Choose the Perfect Living Room Rug

Just like the living room is the centerpiece of most homes, a finely designed and crafted carpet can add luster and shine to its personality. When choosing a carpet for the living room, you have to keep in mind the proportions of the space and how and where you intend the carpet to fit in.

Of course, one of the most important factors in choosing the right carpet for the living space is also the confluence of the carpet with the interior and setting of the room, completing the room’s personality—which would consist of furniture, furnishings, artifacts, etc.—and embellishing it.

Explore our in-depth guide on selecting the ideal carpet for your living room size and layout.

So size is important. But so is the selection of colours, textures, and, very importantly, the material. You want the carpet to blend in with the scheme of things, yet it has to be an ornamental accentuation too, creating the mood for the room. So you will need to consider it as a decorative anchor of sorts, tying all the elements together underfoot and creating a base that’s beautiful to look at and feel upon.

Unsure about proportions? Check our rug size guide to avoid common sizing mistakes.

Keep in mind that the living room isn’t a private space, so it would be practical to consider a material for your carpet that can endure the footfall and yet can be maintained well over a long period of time. Hand-knotted rugs and carpets with a higher knotting build are ideal for decorative living spaces while being durable. Softer, more delicate materials like wool or silk are better for less traffic spaces like bedrooms, libraries, etc.

Need help with hues? See expert tips on choosing a rug colour that matches your décor palette.

All in all, living room carpet designs are best chosen keeping in mind the mood, overall decor, and colour palette of the living room interior and can really elevate the elegance of the space while creating a welcoming and warm atmosphere.