1Bird's Eye View
Lily Glass To introduce a complementary color and warmth, designer Jessie Lane opted for an exuberant area rug, which brings a sense of history and convention to this post-modern living room.
2Rustic Eclecticism
Mike P Kelley 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.
3Marble Mimicry
Eric Piasecki To make an already luxurious high-rise apartment feel even more opulent, design firm Mendelson Group snuck a rug that resembles white marble underneath chic furnishings.
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4Circle of Influence
Richard Powers 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.
5Chase the Rainbow
Laura Moss 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.
6Double Trouble
Dustin Halleck 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.
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7Coastal Character
MIXIT, Inc. 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.
8Back to the Future
Sam Frost 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.
9Classic Black and White
Pablo Enriques Showing how a few authentic furnishings can make a show-stopping display in a living space, design studio Night Palm opted for a simple black and white rug to go underneath a vintage Mario Bellini sofa.
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10Easy Breezy
Matthew Millman 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.
11Island Living
Jeff Herr 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.
12Let There Be Light
Eric Piasecki A gorgeous skylight brings plenty of brightness and warmth to this living room designed by the firm Taconic Builders, while a ruby red area rug paired with sage curtains and a cream sofa lends the room vibrancy.
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13Candy Cane Stripes
Chris Patey Los Angeles-based design studio Sherwood Kypreos brought color to this modern, dual living and dining room with a candy cane striped rug.
14Bright Side
Vivian Johnson Photography 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.
15The Golden Touch
Joshua McHugh 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.
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16Cube Out
Regan Wood 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.
17Drama Queen
Michael J Lee Photography Delightful drama is plentiful in this Bostonian living room designed by Elizabeth Benedict. An animal skin rug adds even more grandeur.
18Eclectic Method
Lily Glass Los Angeles-based designer Jessie Lane does it again with this eclectic, Mid-Century-inspired living space. A purple and yellow Chinese Art Deco rug mirrors hues found in the couch and the gallery wall.
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19Blue Hues
Aubrie Pick 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.
20Green House
Friends of Robinson 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.
Alicia Mies is an editorial intern at Chairish, an online marketplace for vintage home decor. Before covering interior design for Chairish, she completed journalism internships at local newspapers and earned her B.A. in Urban Studies from Brown University. She is based in the Bay Area where she eats plenty of pho and Korean barbecue.
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