32 Living Room Rug Ideas That’ll Be the *Chef's Kiss* to Your Space
One of these will be exactly what you need to pull the final look together.
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I'm gonna give you some tough love real quick: It doesn't matter how much effort you've put into your living room, it is simply not complete without a living room rug pulling everything together. Yes, your cloud couch dupe, perfectly ploppable reading chair, and fab drink table are lovely, but they're kinda just floating about without a chic rug anchoring them, ~uniting~ them, if you will. But, you knew that already, otherwise you wouldn't be here.
Or, maybe you just got your first apartment (yay!) and are literally starting from scratch. First, don't sweat—it's all going to come together. Two, might I suggest falling face-first in love with a bomb-as-hell living room rug, and then building out the rest of the room around it? You'd literally be starting from the ground up! And you'd have somewhere cozy-ish to sit until your furniture came in lol.
Either way, I'm here to help. In this here list of super cute living room rugs, I have indeed covered all the vibes—you’ll find modern rugs with geometric patterns, colorful medallion area rugs, neutral jute rugs, and a whole bunch more.
Best Living Room Rugs of 2023
And if watching an unholy amount of Hilary Farr and Joanna Gaines on HGTV has taught me anything, it's that you can really add some depth and visual interest by layering two rugs on top of each other. The warmth and texture this creates in a space is top-tier, and I guarantee all your friends will be wildly impressed with your ~designer prowess~ at your next game night.
So whether you are currently mood boarding your living room or need to give your current space a refresh, keep on scrolling for 32 living room rug ideas you’ll love.
Minna Goods Dream Rug Bright
Minna Goods Dream Rug Bright
This one is so versatile that you'll get the biggest bang for your buck. Throw it in a living room, playroom, or even stick smaller ones on the wall for an unexpected tapestry-like flair.
Bashian Rugs Wiam Cowhide Leather Geometric Area Rug
Bashian Rugs Wiam Cowhide Leather Geometric Area Rug
Ever since I first saw this genuine leather rug, it hasn't left my brain. I know it might not be your first instinct (if not for the price tag alone), but it immediately adds an insane amount of texture. Real leather plus a checkered pattern? I mean it's a subtle statement if you ever wanted one.
Chesserfeld Camel Faux Rabbit Shag Rug
Chesserfeld Camel Faux Rabbit Shag Rug
Okay, just imagine your bare little toes sinking into this ultra plush high pile rug. Now imagine that you can throw it in the washer. That is what dreams becoming reality looks like, people!
Prabal Gurung x Rugs USA Greenwich Abstract Wool Area Rug
Prabal Gurung x Rugs USA Greenwich Abstract Wool Area Rug
I'd never thought I'd lay eyes on perfection...until I saw this bad boy. This low-pile beaut hits all the major points: curved edges, bold colors, and squiggles. We love an unconventional take!
Goodee Hawa Mahal Cotton Rug
Goodee Hawa Mahal Cotton Rug
Never met a tassled rug I didn't like. If you're going for a fun, moody vibe in your living room, you've found the perfect piece to bring it all together.
Minna Element Rug Rain
Minna Element Rug Rain
You know that feeling you get when you walk through a park after a light rain, and everything has the prettiest slight glisten? Yeah, that's what this stunner was going for, and it'll totally brighten up your drabby apartment.
Rugs USA Blue Mottled Medallion Area Rug
Rugs USA Blue Mottled Medallion Area Rug
If you like traditional- or vintage-style decor in your living room, this not-too-bright (but not-too-boring!) area rug will complement it like a dream.
West Elm Angled Modern Form Jute Rug
Going for a monochrome look? You’ll definitely want to add some texture, and this chunky basketweave rug will do the trick.
Ruggable Delphina Delft Blue Rug
Inspired by 17th-century porcelain, this dark denim blue and pearl white color scheme is truly so dreamy and would be such an elegant addition to your living room.
Jonathan Adler Inkdrop Black & Ivory Rug
Jonathan Adler Inkdrop Black & Ivory Rug
We’re obsessed with the modern vibe of this Jonathan Adler rug—and if you have gold furniture, you needed this yesterday.
Justina Blakeney X Loloi Pisolino Sunset Rug
Justina Blakeney X Loloi Pisolino Sunset Rug
As you can tell, rust, chestnut, and burnt orange couches absolutely need to be sitting on top of this sunset-toned rug.
Etta Avenue Teen Tobias Area Rug
Etta Avenue Teen Tobias Area Rug
Maximalists, this one’s for you! The gold details will make your bold furniture look even more vibrant.
Eny Lee Parker Domino Rug
This Y2K-inspired rug is giving major fairy girl vibes and I’m here for it.
NuLOOM Fluffy Faux Sheepskin Shag Rug
NuLOOM Fluffy Faux Sheepskin Shag Rug
It’s soft, chic, and surprisingly easy to clean according to reviews: “I’ve washed it in our washing machine using cold water and dried it several times,” one person wrote. “It looks the same as the day I first [bought it]."
AllModern Herman Beige/Brown Area Rug
AllModern Herman Beige/Brown Area Rug
If you haven’t hopped on the faux cowhide rug trend yet, what are you even doing? Not only do they work well as a centerpiece for most living room decor styles, they're literally ideal for layering on top of a larger area rug.
West Elm Poolside Geo Indoor/Outdoor Rug
A statement-making geometric rug like this one will help set the tone for your entire living room. So if you’re just getting started on the design (or if you’re in a creative rut and need some inspo!), this blue and white cutie is the rug for you!
Rugs.com Infinity Shag Rug
If your living room design is almost complete—and you’re just looking for a cute but simple rug to tie it all together—add this solid shag rug to your cart.
Rugs USA Peach Rosette Medallion Area Rug
Rugs USA Peach Rosette Medallion Area Rug
I mean, how about this peachy dream, right? It’s made of sustainably-sourced synthetic fibers so it’s machine-washable, and spill- and stain-resistant!
All Modern Balos Hand Tufted Viscose Black/Ivory Rug
This is such a fun play on the classic black-and-white stripes, but with an unexpected twist.
Serena & Lily Gingham Rug
Your search for the perfect coastal chic rug has finally ended. Lie and say this doesn't make you believe in love at first sight!
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Christen A. Johnson is the lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan where she covers health and wellness, money, career, pets, home, food, travel and more for print and digital. She also dabbles in culture writing, and wrote Cosmo’s first-ever digital cover story. Before joining the magazine, Christen was a lifestyle features reporter at the Chicago Tribune. Several of her health and style stories made the paper's front page. When Christen isn’t digging through antique stores, she's likely drooling over home renos on HGTV, sharing her latest therapy revelation, redoing old workouts from her college basketball days, or trying to perfect her homemade buttermilk biscuit recipe. Follow her on Insta for BTS ~ editor life ~ tingz!
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