A gray rug is layered over the slightly darker gray carpet that matches the light gray walls in this neutral home office. A gray chair is tucked under the glass table with silver legs. A white shelving unit rests in the corner of the room adorned with a small bouquet and wreath.
17 Cozy Carpet Ideas for a Warm and Welcoming Home Office
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Published: March 6, 2023
Updated: November 27, 2023
You should opt for carpet when designing your home office because creating a comfortable productive space is important. You will be spending a large chunk of time in this area and having a warm soft floor is ideal for chilly seasons.
The beauty of carpet is it comes in every color and even if you currently have carpet but dislike the color layering a rug on top is a simple affordable option! When layering rugs you can either keep the colors and tones similar or you can contrast with a dark rug on a light carpet or vis versa. Patterned rugs can be even more fun layered since carpets are almost exclusively solid colors.
Whatever you are looking for, carpet options, or rug layering ideas we have you covered. Continue reading to see ideas on how to incorporate carpets and rugs into your home office.
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Dark blue walls, a painted mantel, and a matching dark blue chair give a moody vibe to this home office. The desk is a light-colored wood top on a white sawhorse decorated with a myriad of plants. Above the desk is a gallery wall of abstract pieces matching the artistic pillow on the desk chair.
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A bright, colorful carpet leads you up to a wooden desk with white storage and leather chairs. A globe, wooden initial, and a few books find their home atop the desk. A large sign illuminated by matching black sconce lights hangs on the dark green accent wall above.
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A simple white desk and black chair sit atop the plush gray carpet next to a couple of black lanterns and a cozy wicker basket filled with a pillow and blanket. The desk itself is decorated with a few small potted saplings, two candle sticks, and two small black decorative reindeer. Above the desk mounted on the wall is a floating shelf adorned with a garland, golden mirror, and Christmas art.
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This sleek modern office is furnished with a very light gray carpet and white walls. The setup consists of a wooden desk with black legs and a back ergonomic desk chair. Decorative hexagonal cork panels are hung on the wall next to the black curtains.
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A white adjustable desk stands atop a gray and white patterned rug layered over the beige carpet. The desk is decorated with a small potted plant, candle, trinket dish, and work essentials.
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Plush gray carpets are topped with a cream and blue round rug that matches the navy-blue wainscoting of the room. A wooden credenza is sat next to a floor lamp and a potted sapling. To the right is the wooden desk with a matching wooden chair upholstered with cream linens.
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10 of Simple Study in Shades of White

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This simple study features a small white desk with built-in storage and a matching white chair. The desk is decorated with a few supplies, a potted plant, and a round mirror hung above. The setup rests on a brown carpet layered with a tufted rug laying just out of frame.
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The light beige carpet contrasts beautifully with the robin-egg blue shiplap accent wall in this boho home office. A white rolling desk chair with gold accents matches the desk topped with a small plant and a few vessels. Wooden floating shelves are mounted above the desk sparsely decorated with greenery and white ceramics.
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This home office features a dark green upholstered chair tucked underneath the oak wood desk topped with a golden table lamp. Light gray carpeting matches the gray marble mantel decorated with two candles, a ceramic hand, and a white vessel filled with greenery.
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A heavy wooden desk decorated with a lamp and small plant sits atop a lightly patterned rug layered over a beige carpet. Two shelving units rest against the back wall, on either side of a painting, filled with books, plants, and trinkets. A black sputnik-style lighting fixture hangs from the high ceiling above.
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A white faux fur mat is layered over taupe carpeting in this home office. Table decor ideas for a home office should add a decorative touch while still looking organized. Be sure to display your accessories while leaving space to work.
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A wooden desk with white storage and a white seat rest atop a black and white textured rug that is laid over the greige carpet. A large macrame piece contrasts against the black accent wall behind the desk. A hung wicker light fixture matches the wicker plant stand resting under the gallery wall.
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A large window in a home office illuminates a modern white desk with drawers. Two plants on black stands are placed next to grey curtains in front of the grey walls with white wainscoting. A black office chair sits on the off-white carpet.
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A black and white patterned rug matches this vaulted office space’s black and white floral wallpaper. A wooden desk sits front and center along with two leather chairs. The back shelf is decorated with a plant in a black and white basket and a few pieces of art.