A small greige rug sits under a wicker trunk functioning as a coffee table. A vase of yellow flowers sits on the table. A beige couch and armchairs surround the table. Glass double doors sit behind the furniture.
29 Living Room Rug Ideas Ready for Your Next Project
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Published: April 11, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
Living room rug ideas can be hard to come by, but thankfully we have a collection of living room rug ideas that are concocted to inspire and delight. A good-quality rug can last forever when taken care of and can completely change the feel of a space. In most of these living rooms, the rugs help the room by giving it a cozy and comforting feel, especially when laid on previously hard wooden floors. A neutral rug can soften the living room space and truly make it a place for rest and relaxation.
Alternatively, a rug can create a statement, drawing the eye and deepening the feel of a room that was previously too light and intangible. Darker colors can create a grounding effect or a bold pattern can feel fresh and modern. Scroll down for more living room rug ideas.
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A deep rug vintage rug sits under a tan leather couch, a round coffee table, and a wooden-armed chair. A collection of different cushions on the couch mirrors the gallery wall above the couch. A gold overhanging floor lamp gives the room a seventies vibe.
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This delicious biscuit-colored rug sits under a wooden circular coffee table and a dark gray corner couch. Gray and white cushions lighten the couch, as do the white side table and light curtains.
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This large open-weave gray living room rug looks wonderful with a more structured dark gray couch and mid-gray walls. A white circular coffee table with wooden legs holds a neutral vase of pink and green flowers. Matching pillows sit on the couch.
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The living room here creates a statement to go with a more monochrome room. The rug is made up of brown shapes with exposed black stitching and sits under a glass and white frame coffee table and white couch. A white-framed gallery wall sits on the cream wall.
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A textured living room rug sits in front of two light blue armchairs and a frosted Christmas tree with a woven tree skirt. Festively-worded white cushions sit on the armchairs, and a cream throw is draped over one of the chairs.
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White fireplaces can be a beautiful backdrop to living rooms draped in blue. Blue rugs, fabrics, and wall paint are elevated by a gorgeous fireplace mantel with candelabrums and a flat-screen tv. A tan sectional fills the space with additional corner seating and a circular wood coffee table.
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10 of Light Gray and Cream Zigzag Rug

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Living room rug ideas are shared in this light open-plan living room. A light gray and cream rug with a zig-zag print sits under a trio of white armchairs, two with wooden arms. A slim coffee table sits in the center with a beige throw covering it. An impressive exposed-brick fireplace crackles brightly.
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This modern living room features a cozy dark grey couch topped with white tasseled cushions atop the red-toned rustic rug. Meanwhile, the wooden coffee table in a herringbone pattern matches the wall-mounted wooden shelving and farmhouse aesthetics of the space.
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A white open-plan living space holds white striped cushions and a striped throw. A vintage multi-tone rug sits under the couch with its matching white pouf to provide depth. Lights in black frames hang from the slanted ceilings.
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A beautiful dark gray and cream rug sits underneath a dark gray couch and wooden coffee table with black legs. A side table holds a lamp that casts a warm glow across the room. A wicker tray holding a plant sits on the coffee table. A ladder shelf holds ornaments.
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A luxurious ivory couch accessorized with cream and black pillows is a focal point in this open living room. A long wooden coffee table sits on a neutral gray and ivory rug. A golden chandelier hangs from the vaulted ceiling. The small square side table with a blue and white lamp sits alongside the couch.
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A white criss-cross rug lays across the floor holding a wicker pouf and a black leather couch. The couch holds a giant-weave white throw and a knot pillow. Two acoustic guitars hang on the white walls in front of palm plants on wicker tables.
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In this two-story living room with a wooden vaulted ceiling, huge windows let in plenty of light. An exposed brick wall has a cubby for chopped logs. A vintage rug with touches of blue and red sits under a beige corner couch and a round coffee table holding a plant.
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This beautiful living room with cream walls, glass double doors, and light floorboards is decorated with gray furniture. A dark gray couch is flanked by two glass and black-frame side tables holding gray lamps. A soft gray rug is spread under an upholstered coffee table.
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This living room looks cute and cozy, with a floral living room rug spread across the wooden floorboards. Couches with cream cushioning and wooden frames sit perpendicular, with a dark wood coffee table in the center of the room. Plants in neutral vases decorate the room, as well as lettered signs and bags hung on coat hooks.
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As you enter this living room, you’ll see two light gray sofas covered with white pillows. A white vase filled with tall white flowers sits on a grey coffee table. Consider laying a light gray rug on the warm wood floor to add texture.
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The woven cream rug in this living room helps create clean lines, which work nicely with the black legs of the coffee table, a black chandelier, and a black barn-style rolling rail for the white double doors. Striped armchairs face cream couches across the wooden coffee table.
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The greige rug laid on the living room floor has patterns in the center and in the corners. A round wooden table and a woven pouf sit on the rug in front of a cream couch. Black and white wedding prints hang on the wall.
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This grand living room looks fresh and cozy, with a cream tufted rug underfoot. Try pairing light couches with a vintage rustic dark wood coffee table. A fireplace with a large mantelpiece holds a large mirror and pillar candles, which go nicely with the duo of candles on the coffee table.
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Ideas for living room rugs are shared here as the natural brown and gray tones in the rug match the cream couch with striped cushions and cream throw, and the round wood coffee table with a black frame. Gray walls hold framed photos and a black-frame mirror.
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A light blue-gray rug is placed beneath a round shiplap coffee table. White couches sit just off the rug on the light floorboards. An array of Christmas stockings are hung from the exposed brick fireplace and a white wreath is mounted on the overmantel. A Christmas tree dominates the room.
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A white rug with diamond and dot details sits under a rustic wooden table holding a festive tablescape. A cream couch and armchair hold checked and cozy cushions. A fireplace is surrounded by frosted trees.
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A cozy rustic farmhouse living room featuring a light gray couch accessorized with accent pillows paired with a light gray loveseat with coordinating accent pillows. A neutral armchair faces a light gray padded coffee table. A light gray textured area rug defines the space and rustic accents arranged in a dark wooden tray adorn the padded coffee table. A large clock is mounted over a natural subway stone fireplace mantel and white pillar candles atop rustic wooden candle sticks rest on the mantel. A mirror mounted on rustic wooden planks reflects natural light and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
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This cream, two-tone living room rug sits in the center with a leather ottoman sitting in the middle of the room. Two cream armchairs sit on either side and a green Christmas tree fills the room. Reindeer artwork sits on the cream wall.
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This cottage-style, farmhouse living room feels plush and soft with walls and a rug in a similar cream shade. Soft couches in neutral colors face each other, decorated with cushions and throws. An exposed brick fireplace sits in the corner with festive bunting decorating it.
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A textured white rug sits beneath a farmhouse wood coffee table holds a plant, books, and a candle in a candlestick holder. A huge cream couch with large beige cushions is flanked by matching white side tables with lamps.