How to Choose the Perfect Orange Rug in Your Living Room

Adding an orange rug to your living room can add life and warmth to the space. Here are a few tips for making the most of this bright home accent.

2025 Orange Rug Trends

In the coming years, orange rugs will feature a variety of styles to suit different tastes. From bright, monochrome to intricate Persian and geometric patterns. Natural fibres and sustainable materials are also becoming more popular, offering both aesthetic appeal and environmental friendliness. Geometric designs and hand-crafted craftsmanship will stand out, for bringing unique textures and visual interest to your living room.

Don’t be fooled by “orange rug” - it is the colour that has so many different accents, which can be used in multiple ways, resulting in multiple different atmospheres.

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Best Orange rugs for your Living Room:

Choosing the Right Orange Colour

Choosing the right colour is key to achieving the desired atmosphere in the living room. Here are some orange tones that you should consider in your living room:

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1. Brown Orange Rug in the Living Room

Brownish orange gives a rich, earthy tone that adds depth and sophistication. It goes well with big, robust pieces of furniture with metallic accents, creating a cosy and inviting environment.

Tip: Complement the brownish orange rug with cooler colours, such as grey, blue - unless you want to find yourself and your room in the early 2000s.

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2. Terracotta Rug in the Living Room

Terracotta is a colour associated with natural tones of clay, which perfectly complements neutral palettes. It blends well with beige, cream and soft browns to create a calm and balanced space.

Tip: If you’ve been to or seen photos of Marrakesh, you know that terracotta/clay goes best with many plants and lots of green.

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3. Tangerine Orange Rug in the Living Room

Tangerine orange brings a bright and vibrant feeling. Ideal for contemporary spaces, combined with modern furniture as it adds a lively touch to a room. However, it can also be used in bold spaces such as MCM Living Room or Bohemian home décor.

Tip: Usually tangerine rugs are monochrome, so accessories can bring some patterns into the story.

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Best 9 Tangerine Orange rugs:

Additional Colour Combinations

4. Pink and Orange in the Living Room

Pink and orange together create a playful and lively atmosphere. Soft pinks balance the intensity of the orange, resulting in harmonious and cheerful spaces. You would not believe it, but bright pink can also be balanced out with pastel orange.

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5. Blue and Orange in the Living Room

The blue tones have a calming effect, relaxing the warmth and brightness of orange. Dark blue or teal combined with an orange rug can create an expressive but balanced look.

Tip: Don’t forget about layering! Blue and orange don't have to be on the same rug, they can be layered. A blue-patterned rug works great layered with a monochromatic orange one and vice versa.

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6. Orange and Grey in the Living Room

Grey acts as a neutral backdrop, allowing the orange rug to stand out without disappearing into the interior of the room. This combination gives a modern and playful feel.

Tip: You can create exciting optical illusions with geometric patterns.

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7. Brown and Orange in the Living Room

Brown blends in with orange, adding natural warmth. Together, they create a nice and inviting space, perfect for traditional or rustic interiors.

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8. Green and Orange in the Living Room

Green and orange give a fresh and lively feeling. Whether it's lilac green or emerald, this combination creates a strong contrast, bringing the room to life.

Tip: This colour combination is a great choice for simple, minimalistic furniture. It’s recommended to choose similar colours for the pillows as the rugs.

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Combining Furniture and Decor

9. Neutral Framework

Choosing furniture in neutral colours, such as white, beige or black, strikes a balance between the bright orange colour of the rug and the living space. This ensures that the rug remains the main accent, maintaining overall harmony.

Tip: Also, this gives room for change (or rotation). If years later you’d prefer a different rug, there won’t be a problem.

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10. Accent Elements

Incorporating orange through smaller elements such as cushions, artwork, vases or curtains creates a seamless look. Play with the materials and the shades of orange.

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11. Patterns and Textures

Adding patterns and textures can enrich the visual appeal of a living room. Choose rugs, cushions, curtains and furniture with different textures. Combining different textures enhances the depth of a room. A cozy orange rug paired with a smooth leather sofa or stark wooden accents creates a dynamic and layered living room.

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Best 9 Tangerine Orange rugs:

Room Size and Rug Position

Understanding the dimensions of the space and the correct position of the rug ensures a balanced space.

Tip: If you choose an orange rug with big patterns or artwork, avoid fully covering your floor, as it’ll make the feel too vibrant. Also, don’t “hide” your rug with a big coffee table, you chose it to be in the center of your room!

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12. Space Considerations

Large orange rugs are better suited to large living rooms or open living room spaces where the rug defines different areas and grounds them. In smaller rooms, smaller rugs prevent the space from feeling cramped while adding colour, warmth and interest.

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