Area rugs can give your room a finishing touch that elevates the overall look of your space. Area rugs can complement the elements in your room, like furniture and wall art, or serve as a focal point in the space. Area rugs offer warmth, comfort, and even a little soundproofing to your space. You may consider using an area rug in your living spaces, dining room, bedrooms, as a runner in a hallway or foyer–and anyplace throughout your home that can use some texture and style.

There are a plethora of options available nowadays in all sorts of styles and textures, sure to personalize your home decor. Trends for area rugs in 2024 will emphasize nature-inspired materials, patterns and colors. Once again, vintage-inspired rugs are in demand, but with a modern twist. This classic design combined with contemporary color schemes and accents will fit right into any setting. Large abstract patterned rugs are another upcoming trend. These rugs serve as captivating focal points without feeling too overpowering.

Keep reading to learn more about area rug trends that will bring a fresh update to your home in 2024 and beyond.

Vintage Inspired Rugs - Rugs with a vintage feel instantly transform any space while providing a touch of refinement and nostalgia. These carpets frequently have traditional borders that add sophistication to the design and lovely traditional motifs such as ivy, leaves, floral and medallions. Traditional area rugs feature a wide range of color options, ranging from warm palettes featuring reds and oranges, to cool blues, greens and grays. With vintage-inspired rugs, you can get an authentic look and feel of antique Persian or other heirloom rugs, with a lower cost and the functionality of modern rugs.

Nature-Inspired Rugs (in Earthy Hues) - Embrace the less-is-more mindset when choosing a rug that is inspired by nature - as there is nothing more beautiful than adding subtly soothing elements to your space. The easiest yet most stylish approach to adding a touch of nature to your home is to copy Mother Nature’s color palette, including warm shades of browns, oranges and creams, as well as cool greens and blues. You can take it a step farther by focusing on nature-inspired designs and textures. Patterns can resemble water, stones or other natural elements, as well as abstract, organic shapes. Complete the look by placing real or high quality artificial plants next to your lovely area rugs to bring another natural element to your home interiors.

Colorblock Design Rugs - Looking for something bold and fun? Area rugs featuring multi-color geometric shapes are trending now and can help you create a vibrant, retro-styled interior. There is a lot going on with this style, so balancing it can be best achieved by pairing a colorful rug with mostly neutral walls and furnishings. You can tie the design together by choosing a couple of colors in the rug and selecting wall art and other accent pieces that feature the same hues.

Start small if you’re not sure about the color scheme for your entire room! Try experimenting a little bit by adding a smaller colorblock rug as an accent rug in a living room or use it in a smaller space. Colorblock rugs can also be layered with a neutral rug to create interest in your space as well as a pop of color.

Highly Textured Rugs - A room can be instantly transformed with textured carpets! How you may ask? Textured area rugs feature cut or looped yarns of different heights that offer subtle patterns and a look that appeals to both the eyes and the sense of touch. These rugs often feature muted or monochromatic colors, letting the texture be the star of the show. These rugs can bring sophistication and universal appeal to your room.

Add a Little Sparkle - Area rugs featuring a little shimmer are also having a moment in the spotlight. Area rugs featuring blends using polypropylene with accents of polyester bring a little subtle glimmer into your space. The effect is fun, sophisticated and surprisingly versatile.

Area rugs can be moved from room to room over time and have enough color variance to complement a variety of decors. An excellent rug lasts for many generations and gets better with age! So don't hesitate any longer and update your living area with a new area rug to offer some extra warmth in time for the holidays!