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Designing an ultra cosy neutral living space? Here are some of the most timeless living room carpet ideas!
Super sleek wooden flooring isn’t for everyone. Although it looks clean, modern, and cohesive, there’s no cosy factor – a must for a space like the living room where relaxation is a priority.
So, stunning edge-to-edge carpet is 100% the way to go. In this post, we’ve rounded up 10 living room carpet ideas for beautifully neutral spaces.
Living Room Carpet Ideas
Low Pile Loveliness
At first glance, this camel toned carpet resembles the hard-wearing finish of timeless jute rugs. And that’s exactly why we love it.
Adding plenty of intrigue with subtle texture, this is the perfect example of a carpet that *just works* in any neutral space. It serves the purpose of keeping the room warm and cosy. But it also demands attention visually, becoming a key statement within the space and not just blending into the background.
Warm Neutrals
Even in this living room, where harsh daylight floods every inch making the stark white walls glow a glorious cool tone, the warm tone of the carpet really shines through.
Especially if you’re a lover of white – think always-on-trend slouchy white sofas and splashes of white paint adorning every wall – introducing warmer tones is a must. It certainly brings an element of comfort in a space that could otherwise give off a very clinical, uninviting vibe.
Texture Is Everything
Contrary to the previous image, this living room has white walls *and* a bright, cool-toned carpet. But it totally works and here’s why: the high-pile finish of the wall-to-wall carpet boasts a cloud-like aesthetic, bringing the cosy-factor in a different kind of way.
Sometimes, even something as seemingly insignificant as the texture of a carpet can bring a totally different vibe to a room.
Contemporary Stripes
This is absolutely one of our most hyped living room carpet ideas. Oozing contemporary class and character, it’s the perfect choice if you lean towards simple, minimalistic accessories, like the solid navy accent cushions.
Much like the artwork on the wall, you can think of a statement carpet as the “artwork” of your floor. Let it do all the work whilst the rest of your furniture and accessories simply complement its beauty.
Glorious Greige
If you love blending neutral tones, like cream, beige, white, or grey, a greige carpet is a clever choice. Giving you the freedom to take your interior styling in whichever direction you fancy – or blend tones for a dimensional look – this is one of the most time-proof living room carpet ideas.
Contrasting Layers
Who are we kidding? Edge-to-edge carpet definitely completes the overall look and feel of a cosy living room, bringing an element of warmth that no wood flooring and area rug combo could ever replicate.
But there’s just something so homey about an area rug alone that we cannot shake. So, if you too are obsessing over rugs you can sink your toes into, don’t be afraid to add them to your carpeted living space.
Picking a design with contrasting colours to your carpet is the simplest way to let the rug do all the talking!
Complementary Layers
Love the idea of a chic area rug tucked neatly underneath your couch and coffee table but don’t want to take away the glory of your *expensive* carpet?
Instead of going for completely opposing colours (like above), pick a rug and carpet in a very similar tone. And consider choosing a rug with a standout design – this will create a subtle distinction whilst keeping everything at floor-level beautifully cohesive.
Off White
We’ve always been total suckers for beautifully bright, light, and fresh interior design. Maybe it’s the way the sunlight bounces around the room – even when natural light is scarce. Or perhaps it’s the effortlessly clean and sophisticated aesthetic.
Either way, an off-white carpet is simply the cherry on top. And although it’s tricky to keep clean (especially with messy kids or pets), it’s totally worth it if you value spaces that elevate your energy.
True Grey
Can you ever really go wrong with grey?
We know, in recent years grey interiors were a *huge* thing. So much so that almost every home looked a little like it had been copy and pasted. Seriously – how creative can you actually get with a rather solemn monochrome palette?
But installing a grey carpet is one of the most foolproof living room carpet ideas and is a fabulous way to create the “foundation” of the room. From there, you can add glimpses of your own personality and style preferences to bring the space to life!
Soft & Shaggy
Being totally transparent, we wouldn’t normally recommend something like this for the living room. In such high traffic spaces, durable, low-pile carpets are usually much better to maintain the original finish and avoid unnecessary wear.
However, there’s just something so warm and inviting about this cosy cream carpet. Reminiscent of soft sherpa wool, the snug-factor is definitely unmatched.
Consider it a brilliant option in a secondary living space!
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