Living Room Rug Styling – How to Mix and Match Patterns, Colors, and Textures

We spend a lot of time in our homes. Our living room is usually our number one location during our waking hours. This means that the area should be both inviting and functional. This raises a few questions about living room styling, such as how to mix and match patterns, colors, and textures.

Here are a few tips to help get you inspired and on the right track to maximizing your living room’s appeal.

Start with different shapes.

Many homeowners immediately think of rectangular area rugs when looking for ways to maximize their living room styling. Our first tip is to consider round rugs. They offer many different benefits, not the least of which is helping to make your area feel bigger.

So, what about texture? Read on to learn how to take your round rugs to the next level.

Consider layering.

Texture

We’re talking about layering. Layering is the process of putting one rug on top of another. It can be used with various styles of rugs. However, within the context of texture, one idea is to lay a bamboo or sisal rug as your base rug. Then, lay your newly purchased round rug on top of it. It creates visual and physical variation throughout the space and is a great way to up your living room styling game.

Color & Pattern

Layering isn’t just for texture, though. It’s helpful with colors and patterns as well. For example, your base layer rug could be a solid color or minimal design. Then, when you lay that same round rug we mentioned earlier on top of the solid color one, it creates a unique variation that only your home will have. 

Go for contrast.

Solid color rugs work great in contrast with a relatively “busy” living room decorative style. They can act as the grounding element within your home, combining your eclectic elements with a simple choice that makes the area feel more complete.

Busy can be a good thing.

This is not to say that being busy is bad — far from it. We only used that term to highlight that your room may have many elements.

Likewise, your living room styling may benefit from a rug with many patterns. Large medallions, chevrons, and other shapes in a repeating pattern can also contrast, especially if you have reactively simple decorations elsewhere in your room.

What is the key to styling your living room?

Is there a singular key to living room rug styling? That’s a difficult question, but we think there is an answer.

So, what is it? Creativity. Don’t let yourself feel boxed into any one style. Instead, look for multiple ways to improve your creative style. Let your imagination be the solution to your search.

Shop with us for the best selection of high-quality rugs!

With thousands of in-stock rugs in our inventory, you will find the perfect rug for your space. We have options in various categories, including Persian, Oriental, Abstract, Shag, and more. Browse our selection here or visit us at 7215 Smith Corners Boulevard in Charlotte today!