The living room is the heart of the home - a space where we spend a lot of our time so it certainly needs to be comfortable and inviting. Use living room rugs to create a special, cosy space to relax, entertain and spend quality family time.
Types of living room rugs
There is a wide range of different types of rugs which can be used in a living room, depending on the look and feel of your home decor. The texture of a living room rug can reflect the lifestyle of your family and the ambience you are trying to create.
Choose natural jute rugs for a coastal theme or a plush shag rug for a more luxurious style.
With free metro delivery Australia-wide, you can select your favourite rug today and have it shipped anywhere from your Sydney city pad to your Brisbane beach retreat.
To begin the process of selecting your new living room rug, browse the living room rugs collection and create a mood board of your favourite styles and colours to aid the decision-making process.
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Warm colours like yellow, orange and red can make a room feel more intimate. Choose cool hues like blues, greens and purples to bring a more airy feel to the room.
You also need to consider the colours alongside the flooring that is underneath - a light-coloured or beige rug can help to balance the room if it is going to sit atop dark wood floorboards or tiles.
Be careful about matching the colours too closely which can make the space look flat. Be brave with patterns and be sure to add contrast to the space.
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Coloured Rugs for Living Room
In the heart of your home, the living room is a canvas awaiting a burst of colour. Transform your space with our exquisite collection of coloured rugs designed to add warmth, personality, and a touch of artistry to your living area.
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Intimate Warmth with Yellow, Orange, and Red: Infuse a sense of intimacy into your living room by embracing warm hues like yellow, orange, and red. Our curated selection of coloured rugs in these shades brings an inviting glow, creating a cosy atmosphere that encourages relaxation and connection.
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Airy Vibes with Blues, Greens, and Purples: For a breezy and refreshing ambiance, explore the tranquil spectrum of blues, greens, and purples. These cool hues open up your living space, making it feel airy and light. Our coloured rugs in these shades are carefully chosen to bring a sense of calm and serenity to your surroundings.
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Patterns and Contrast for Lively Appeal: Break away from monotony by introducing patterns and contrasts to your living room. Our coloured rugs are not just about individual shades; they're about creating a lively, dynamic space. Experiment with geometric patterns, playful designs, or bold contrasts that add an exciting visual element to your room.
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Versatile Styles for Every Taste: Our collection offers a diverse range of coloured rugs suitable for various interior styles. Whether you prefer a modern, bohemian, or traditional aesthetic, you'll find the perfect coloured rug that resonates with your taste and complements your existing decor.
Layering living room rugs
Layering rugs is a popular design trend which goes with almost any home decor style. Layering your living room rugs within a similar colour palette is a safe bet if you’re new to the layering game.
If you can’t settle on a large rug that ticks all your interior design goals, layering a small modern rug over a larger neutral rug may be the ideal compromise. Pair with low-level chairs and sofas to complete the comfortable finish.
Soft wool rugs and deep pile shag rugs can be enhanced with floor cushions to make a warm window nook look really enticing.
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How to style living room rugs
If you have a long room, place your rug lengthways for the most impact.
Large rugs should be placed under or in front of lounges and armchairs. An extra large rug that goes under your sofa and other furniture helps to ensure the room design is cohesive and flows well.
If you go for a medium sized rug, choose something that you can place in front of your couch. Don’t place a small rug in the centre of a big room - this creates visual discomfort and can make the space feel less than welcoming.
Why you need living room rugs
Rugs are used to enhance to look and feel of your living room decor, adding warmth and comfort.
Nothing beats the feeling of cosying up and relaxing on a warm rug in front of a blazing fire in winter. In practical terms, a wool rug adds insulation to your home, reducing the need for additional heating in the cooler months, and in summer a wool rug will prevent heat rising through the floor.
Living room rugs can help to reduce noise in the home and improve acoustics by absorbing echoes, reducing the transmission of noise between neighbouring properties.
The living room is often a high-traffic area within the home, making a rug a useful addition to protect original floor coverings. Rugs made from natural fibres like wool, jute and cotton will be particularly hard-wearing for a busy living room space.
How do I choose the size of my living room rug?
A rug becomes the anchor and foundation of a space so correct proportion is key. It is almost impossible to choose a rug that’s too big so if in doubt, go large!
As a general guide, a living room rug should be about the size of the seating area to ground the conversation space. You could opt for a living room rug that almost covers the entire floor space of your room, or simply select a centred rug that will fit nicely within the seating area.
If you have a large living room or an open floor plan, you can break the room down into separate areas by using rugs to visually hold collections of furniture together. Before you buy a new rug, use masking tape to create an outline on the floor where the rug will sit.
Think about the footprint of doors as they open, floor grilles and fireplaces that could influence your rug placement.
For more advice on choosing the right sized rug for your space, contact us today.
