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The Rainbow Rug You’re Seeing Everywhere and the Best Ways to Style It

November 11, 2020
Round rainbow rug with brown leather couch and plants in living room

You’ll recognize our Absida Rainbow Rug when you see it. With its mirrored arch pattern in graduated shades of blue, yellow, and red, this Bauhaus-inspired rug complements a wide variety of home designs—from retro-chic to modern to bohemian to eclectic.

Because of its statement-making, modern-abstract design, it’s no wonder that this rainbow rug has been popping up everywhere, including Queer Eye‘s Jonathan Van Ness’ Instagram stories.

If you want in on this trending rug style but feeling a little intimidated by its bold colors, not to worry. We’ve gathered some of the best ways our shoppers have styled this iconic rainbow rug, plus a few tips on how to make it work in any space.

1. Place it in a neutral space to add a pop of color

This is probably the easiest, most obvious place to put a colorful rainbow rug. Any room where there is an abundance of white space (think white or cream walls, cabinets, or big furniture) is an opportunity for its colors to pop. Let it shine on its own, or sprinkle colors here and there to enliven your space.

Rainbow rug in bedroom with hanging plant white bed and white pouf
Photo by: @atasteofkoko
Rainbow rug in dining room with white midcentury modern dining table wood bar shelf and plants.
Photo by: @casa-312

2. Use in nurseries and kids’ playrooms to amp up the fun factor…

Rainbow colors not only radiate joy and happiness. They also inspire creativity, especially among little ones. And this is why we see this rug often in nurseries, kids’ bedrooms, and playrooms.

PRO TIP: Because kids’ toys and things tend to be colorful as well, try to keep the bigger furniture and the rest of your decor in neutral colors. Put colorful toys in woven baskets or neutral-colored bins so they don’t overwhelm the space. Read more styling tips for kids’ rooms here.

Rainbow rug in kids study and playroom with play kitchen and brown kids table
Photo by: @heycaitlyntorres
Rainbow rug in nursery with crib changing table and glider2
Photo by: @heymeg
Rainbow rug in child's playroom with stuffed toy bin and toy house
Photo by: @heycaitlyntorres

3. …Or even in older kids’ rooms

Another great thing about this rug design is that while it’s colorful, it doesn’t look childish at all. Its abstract pattern boasts a retro charm that appeals to kids, teens, and adults alike. So if you’re thinking of getting this design for your kids’ room, you can rest easy knowing that your child can enjoy it for a longer period of time.

Round rainbow rug in kids study
Photo by: @thebuildingcastillos
Rainbow rug in girls bedroom with white bed by big window
Photo by: @ldewitt99

3. Use it to spruce up your space any time of the year

With its broad color range, this rug design can be enjoyed all year round—in the spring and summer when the season calls for bright and bold colors, and also during fall and winter when we prefer our spaces to look warmer and cozier.

PRO TIP: For an evergreen look, balance out the rug’s warm tone by placing it around greenery.

Round rainbow rug in the living room with brown couch marble round coffee table and plants
Photo by: @jcdesign1.1
Rainbow rug by shelf papasan chair with white cushion and plants
Photo by: @landscapedinterior

4. Pair With Green Furniture to Maximize Appeal

If you’re feeling a little bit bolder, pair this statement rug with another statement furniture. A dark green velvet couch or some emerald green dining chairs will look very elevated, even unexpected, against the rug’s warmer colors.

Rainblow rug in the living room with green couch plants and baby
Photo by: @kharrington6
Rainbow rug under wood table with green chairs plant and mirror.
Photo by: @donborsch

5. Use it wherever you need a fun, colorful backdrop

As if you need another use case for this rug. But in case you do, how about a selfie background? We don’t know anyone who doesn’t look glowing against a rainbow backdrop—not even our furry friend here. No filters required!

Rainbow rug with white and light brown dog
Photo by: @maggieandherdads
Rainbow rug with newborn baby in green swaddle.
Photo by: @skdubs_311

READERS: Do you have this rainbow rug? Share with us how you styled it in the comments section below!

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4 Comments


Betty Glupker
November 28, 2020 at 12:38 am
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I like the green of the t-rex rug. Do you do custom rugs?



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    RUGGABLE
    December 10, 2020 at 11:53 pm
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    Thanks for your interest, Beth! Unfortunately, we currently don’t offer custom sizes, but we’ll pass along your feedback to our team. Also, make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter by visiting Ruggable.com to get updates on all things new at Ruggable! 🤗

Meg
January 12, 2021 at 4:57 pm
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I have several Ruggables around the home. I have two in my kitchen. I love I can wash them but the matt is too thin & doesn’t offer any support on my tile floors. Wish you offered an option of thicker matts. Is this something you think you will do?



Jane
January 12, 2021 at 5:43 pm
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I received one of your rugs for Christmas, which I love, but I wish you also made the smaller throw rug size.



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