When it comes to decorating a space, adding a rug to a room is the most effortless way to make a real impact. Living rooms can benefit particularly well as a rug can work wonders under a coffee table, and can help add warmth and cosiness to a space - just what our most relaxed-in room of the house requires! To help you find a perfect match for your home and interior style, we've gathered a list of rugs for your living room, for all style preferences and budgets.
Whether you're after a fun and playful print to add character to a freshly painted new build, or a large design to add warmth to wooden flooring, our roundup of the best living room rugs has got you, and your flooring, covered.
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Surya Casablanca Vintage Rug
Rugs rich with intricate detail are perfect for breaking up a room, particularly if you've stuck with one colour scheme for your walls.
This patterned rug - available from Amazon - measures 200cm x 274cm so it's a large design perfect for rustic wooden flooring, and completing a shabby chic aesthetic. Designed for high traffic areas, this rug is well-suited to a thriving living room busy with guests.
To bring out the blue colours featured on this design, add to a navy colour scheme. Beiges would also work well if you're after a more soothing, subtle feel.
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Chequered Burnt Orange and White Rug
Chequered homeware is very much on-trend at the moment, and orange colour schemes are also in high demand so this burnt orange chequered rug is ticking plenty of boxes for us! There are four sizes to choose from, and the shaggy texture offers a comfortable, cosy vibe.
Polka Dot Square Rug
Living room square rugs are not as commonly found as the more popular rectangular and circular designs, but they're ideal for compact spaces.
This sweet square rug from La Redoute offers a simple yet charming polka dot pattern - fun without being too loud a design. If you enjoy playing with shapes when choosing your décor, pair this square design with a circular rug if you've got the space, for a quirky, dynamic look.
For more of this pattern, check out the matching bedside rug.
Reversible Green Wool Cotton Rug
Reversible rugs are an effortless way to mix up your living room's look.
Perfect for a living room in need of some colour, this bold green rug with a cream geometric shape offers just the bright and sunny feel we expect from Oliver Bonas interior. You can enjoy the opposing colour-way whenever you get a bit bored and fancy a change. Tassels are always a fun addition, and at a medium size of 120cm by 180cm, this design will slot into a number of different living room sizes.
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Round Jute Rug
Jute rugs are low-maintenance and (usually) affordable, plus we love the laid-back vibe they help create. The durable nature of jute also makes it an excellent material for busy households busy with pets, children and visitors.
This lovely round jute rug, available from Amazon, is available in a number of sizes ranging from 90cm to 240cm, so you can easily find the perfect fit for your specific space. Circular rugs can look super in compact spaces, and unlike rectangular rugs that tend to act as a second carpet, their contrasting shape makes a real impact.
Zebra Print Hand-Tufted Wool Rug
- Buy now from Wayfair (
£176.99£159.99)
A pop of animal print can really bring a living room to life, and zebra motifs work well for a range of colour schemes. This 100% wool, hand-tufted wool rug from Wayfair is a lovely option - a stylish living room rug with a top quality finish. Well-suited to high traffic areas, this rug is a solid match for the business of living room life.
This is the 121cm x 182cm design, but if you're after an area rug to cover a larger space, you can opt for the 182cm x 274cm option.
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John Lewis Abstract Rug
- Buy now from John Lewis (£260.00)
At 200cm x 300cm, this large living room rug will add instant warmth and lightness to a space. As a John Lewis ANYDAY design this buy is great value, and we love the funky abstract design that reminds us of a beautiful sunrise. Add to a white living room for a splash of colour, or it would look just as fabulous in a navy room in need of a contrast.
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