Occasionally referred to as “the fifth wall,” floors can take centre stage with the right rug, adding warmth, color and texture. Whether they are placed in a child’s room, hallway or living room, these rugs kick things up a notch and illustrate the power of a unique, artistic design.
Soft, graphic cubes are a linear counterpoint to curvy floral upholstery patterns in this London townhouse living room.
In a walk-in closet, this watercolor-like pastel carpet adds a hit of color and along with the pink bench.
A colorful, textured rug is a gutsy foil for deep teal walls in this London home of designer Natalie Tredgett.
A textured, artisanal rug mimics the artwork in this Victoria, B.C. living room, for a harmonious, cohesive effect (it even picks up the coordinating shades of Maeby the Australian Shepherd).
This living room’s abstract pattern rug has the visual heft to balance the book-matched marble fireplace and complements its moody veining.
The size of this traditional tribal runner matches the scale of the arty bench, and injects warmth and energy into this hallway.
A swirling Rorschach-like rug is echoed by marbleized pillows and the results are dreamy in this Toronto condo bedroom.
This living room is full of organic shapes, from the wavy pendant to the heavily veined marble hearth, so it makes sense that the carpet is full of soft, amoeba-like motifs.
This hallway is turned into a whimsical moment with a barcode runner that grounds the ethereal daisy wall art and scalloped settee.
When walls are this punchy, many designers opt for bare floors. Instead, Cynthia Ferguson doubles down with a cloud-like ombré rug with melting tones of grey and violet as a soft counterpoint to the graphic wallpaper.
A child’s room is ethereal and whimsical with the addition of a patterned rug — the hot pink tones are a fresh alternative to traditional reds and navy blue.
A pleated yellow cocktail chair paired with a graphic turquoise rug in this striking foyer makes for a memorable first impression.
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