Area Rugs by Decorating Style: Boho, Scandinavian, Farmhouse, Mid-Century & More

Arsh's Rug Library · Decorating

Ivory rug with a black diamond pattern in a light Scandinavian-style room — Shown: Abstract Turkish Sander, 8'1" x 11'3"

The fastest way to find the right rug is to start with the style of the room. Here is what works for the most popular looks, with places to start in our collection.

Bohemian

Boho rooms love pattern, color and texture. Layer a kilim over a larger neutral rug, or let a bold Kazak or tribal rug lead. Mix in plants, rattan and textiles from different places.

Scandinavian

Light, calm and practical. Choose ivory Moroccan-style rugs, soft gray modern kilims or a muted transitional rug. Keep patterns quiet so the wood and white walls stay the focus.

Modern farmhouse

Warm and lived-in. Faded reds, rusts and blues in traditional or vintage distressed rugs soften shiplap and wood, and Kazak geometrics suit the rustic side of the style.

Colorful Moroccan-style rug in a bohemian living room — Two directions: free-form bohemian color, and a bold Kazak with leather and wood.

Red Kazak rug with a leather sofa and lounge chair — Two directions: free-form bohemian color, and a bold Kazak with leather and wood.

Mid-century modern

Clean lines and warm wood. Geometric modern rugs, Gabbeh color blocks and graphic kilims echo the period's shapes. Rust, mustard, olive and teal are period-friendly colors.

Traditional

Classic furniture and symmetry. A traditional rug with a central medallion anchors a formal living or dining room; an all-over floral works in a family room.

Coastal

Breezy and light. Soft blues, sand and ivory in transitional or Oushak-style rugs suit a coastal room, and flat weaves handle sandy feet.

Japandi and minimalist

Low, calm and natural. Choose a plain or tone-on-tone rug with texture rather than pattern. Our minimalist styling guide shows how to build the room around a hand-knotted rug.

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