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Rug Pairing Guide: How to Pair Your Rug Color and Style With Your Walls

February 5, 2021
beige moroccan rug in living room with paneled wall

Two of the largest influences in the overall aesthetic of your home are your rugs and walls, so it’s important that they complement each other. When selecting a rug for your room, take into consideration both the color and style that will pair well with your walls. This will help you achieve a cohesive look rather than ending up with a mismatched space, which can lead to a cluttered, cramped feel. But have fun experimenting with different combinations to find what works. Your walls and rugs don’t have to match exactly, just coordinate to achieve the best look, overall. 

Rugs That Go With Decorative Wall Paneling 

beige moroccan rug in living room with paneled wall
Marrakesh Beige Ivory Rug
Photo by: @xomyhome
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Decorative wall paneling elevates a room and gives it an expensive feel. Rugs that play off the patterns of the paneling, like striped rugs or those with a geometric print, complement without fighting for attention. The abstract diamond pattern plays well off the rectangular wall paneling seen here, while the grid rug looks great with vertical panels.   

neutral checked rug in office with paneled wall
Modern Grid Creme Rug
Photo by: @stephanie.jane.cameron
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Rugs That Go With Light Painted Walls

blue rug in living room with blue grey wall
Vintage Daisy Bordered Blue Rug
Photo by: @barcbybrettandali
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Light colored walls offer versatility when it comes to how you decorate your space. You can choose to bring in darker shades with your rug to contrast with the lightness of the walls. Light colored rugs also pair well with light walls to create a bright, airy space. Another option is to play off the tone of your wall and place a rug in the same color family for a monochromatic look, like the blue rug and blue-grey wall seen here. Same goes for the beige and grey tones in the boho rug seen paired with a darker grey wall.

boho rug in living room with grey wall
Damali Black & White Rug
Photo by: @maggiemillerinteriors
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Rugs That Go With Dark Painted Walls

cream persian rug in bedroom with dark green wall
Hendesi Heriz Cream Rug
Photo by: @ashleynicoleinteriors
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Walls painted in dark colors make a bold statement and are typically the primary focal point of the room. In order to prevent the space from feeling too overwhelmed, light-colored rugs work well to provide contrast. Or you can place a rug that plays off the wall color, incorporating it into an overall theme, like a black and white rug in a black and white room.    

black and white rug in dining room with black wall
Linear Aztec Black Rug
Photo by: @miss_rusticarrow
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Rugs That Go With Printed Wallpaper

plush moroccan rug in kids room with wallpaper wall
Moroccan Diamond Plush Rug
Photo by: @xomyhome
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Similar to dark painted walls, printed wallpaper stands out and is often the first thing people notice in a room. If your wallpaper is loud and colorful, sticking with a solid or ombre rug will prevent the space from looking too busy. More subtle wallpaper prints can work well when mixed with other simple patterns in a similar color palette.

green kids rug in nursery with wallpaper wall
Tyrannosaurus Rex Rug
Photo by: @mamadrey88
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Rugs That Go With Brick Walls

persian rug in living room with brick wall
Kamran Coral Rug
Photo by: @danielle.williams822
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Exposed brick walls are a classic architectural element that add character to a room. But decorating around a brick wall takes planning. If you want to embrace the cozy, relaxed feel of brick, try placing a rug in a Persian or vintage style in the room. You can also play off the warmth of the brick by incorporating a rug in shades of red and burgundy. If you have brick walls in your home but prefer a more modern look, try painting the brick white, which will look good with more contemporary rugs.   

light grey rug in bedroom with brick wall
Kavi Diamond Silver Rug
Photo by: @thedayplantation
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Rugs That Go With Wood Walls

rustic runner rug in kitchen with wood wall
Buffalo Plaid Black & White Rug
Photo by: @uffelmanhomestead
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Wood walls give a home a rustic, earthy vibe and are best suited with rugs that play off this theme, like Folk Heritage Rugs and Plush Rugs. Wood walls also pair well with bold black and white rugs that stand out against the natural tones.

black and white rug in dining room with wood wall
Outdoor Nomada White Rug
Photo by: @xomyhome
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Rugs That Go With Two-Tone Walls

mid century modern runner rug in kitchen with two tone wall
Color Field in Orange Rug
Photo by: @liz_kamarul
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When you have a two-tone wall, you need to be mindful of incorporating too many other colors into the room to prevent it from looking busy. Try sticking to a rug that’s in the same color family as the tones on your wall so that it looks intentional as opposed to mismatched. 

southwestern rug in office with two tone wall
Dakotah Sumac Rug
Photo by: @saudahsaleeminteriors1
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Rugs The Go With Murals

mid century modern rug in living room with mural wall
Plano Turquoise Rug
Photo by: Ruggable
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A muraled wall is a bold design choice and will undoubtedly be the room’s center of attention. Place a rug that complements the artwork without distracting from it. Subtle geometric prints work well for this purpose.   

geometric rug in living room with mural wall
Gradasi Grey Rug
Photo by: @mybelonging
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2 Comments


Pam
February 9, 2021 at 3:06 pm
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I have a open concept dining and living room. I purchased the Suzani Coral in 8×10 for my dining room. My home is cottage/traditional and I love the rug. My question is… should I use the same rug in my living room or would that be too much? Or should I get a rug that coordinates with the dining room. If so, can you suggest one, Thanks



Amy Canales
February 14, 2021 at 3:41 am
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I have similar question. Open concept, small home. I’m not sure what to call my decor but my living room has the 8×10 black Buffalo check and to push the envelope on my style inclinations I ordered the cambria ruby to switch it up. I think both will look beauty against my green bar, griege walls and oak floors. Question is- if I put rugs in my dining room or kitchen, what the heck do I choose? It seems silly for them all to match. I wish there was a way to shop coordinating/complementary patterns to complete a home.



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