Timeless rugs to give your living room a brand new look

What type of rug is good for a living room?

Choose rugs that are easy to clean such as rugs made from cotton or synthetic fibers so that you can pop it in the washing machine when it needs a good clean. If your home is a family home or has a lot going on, try to avoid dry clean only rugs as they may become an expensive way to design your home. Additionally, choosing a rug with a rubber backing is great for non-slip on hardwood or laminate flooring. 

How to decorate a living room using a rug?

Rugs are great for breaking up a room to create the illusion of separate living spaces. They are also great for framing a room and making the space feel cozy, by bringing furniture together for a complete look. If you’ve got hardwood flooring, rugs can be used as a way to soften up the room and to make the space feel much warmer. Adding rugs on top of carpets can be a good way to freshen up a room’s colour scheme and break up a space to give more contrast.

Continue reading to shop best rugs for your living room

Farrow & Ball Bay Blue Plain Wool 1.83×1.22m/6’x4′ Blue Plain Wool rug by The Rug Company, Handloomed Tibetan wool

Quantum Geometric 2.74×1.83m/9’x6′ Grey Abstract Wool Geometric rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted Tibetan wool

Kelly Wearstler Brink Ivory Modern 5.49×3.66m/18’x12′ Ivory/Cream Abstract Wool & Silk Modern rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted Tibetan Wool & Silk

Anemone 2.74 x 1.83m

David Rockwell Tidal Moonlight 1.83×1.22m/6’x4′ Grey Abstract Bamboo silk Abstract rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted bamboo silk

Paul Smith Paint Stripe Abstract 5.49×3.66m/18’x12′ Blue/Red/Grey Bright Wool Abstract rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted Tibetan wool

Mary Katrantzou Framis 4.27×3.05m/14’x10′ Grey/Purple/Green Abstract Wool & Silk rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted Tibetan Wool & Silk

Tim Gosling Paris Deco 2.74×1.83m/9’x6′ Grey Art Deco Wool & Silk rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted Tibetan Wool & Silk

Farrow & Ball Wooster Plain Wool 2.74×1.83m/9’x6′ Blue Plain Wool rug by The Rug Company, Handloomed Tibetan wool

Farrow & Ball Portland Pink Silk Border 3.05×2.13m/10’x7′ Pink Plain Wool rug by The Rug Company, Handloomed Tibetan wool

Farrow & Ball Keepers Red Plain Wool 3.66×2.74m/12’x9′ Red Plain Wool rug by The Rug Company, Handloomed Tibetan wool

Alpaca Plain 1.83×1.22m/6’x4′ Cream/White Natural Hide Plain rug by The Rug Company, Alpaca Hide

Mohair Sable 5.49×3.66m/18’x12′ Brown/Sable Plain Mohair Plain rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted mohair wool

Dippy Black 3.05×2.44m/10’x8′ Black Abstract rug by The Rug Company

Adam Hunter Waves Blue 3.05×2.13m/10’x7′ Blue Abstract Wool & Silk Abstract rug by The Rug Company, Handknotted Tibetan Wool & Silk

Mamounia Storm Prototype Rug, 2.81m x 1.86m, Handknotted Wool & Silk Geometric Rug by The Rug Company