The Rug Guide: How to Choose a Rug by Room Color

I'm often asked how to pair rugs together based on a color scheme. I love mixing and matching rugs throughout my home, and I want to help you with the selection process! So I'm using some of my most loved room colors in my house as a jumping board for which CLJ x Loloi rugs I would pick for that space. Oh and if you are in the market, many of these are on DEEP discount for Amazon Prime Day. My favorite rug EVER—the Jules Lagoon/Brick—is up to 78% off!

If you ever wanted to know what rug to use for your room here's your guide - by popular room colors! And I've sourced the best rug deals for you for each one so all you have to do is click.

For the Blue Room

For a room with a bold blue color like our bonus room, I like to either double down on the room color or play up complementary colors—in this case, I'm using warm beige or rust tones. If your room is large enough to need more than one rug, my suggestion is to mix organic patterns with large and small-scale geometric patterns, so that you can create different dedicated zones.

Paint Color: Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball

From left to right:

Bradley Beige/Midnight | Judy Natural/Spice | Jules Lagoon/Brick | Polly Navy/Silver

For the Green Room

I love a tone-on-tone moment and the gray-green of this room is just the backdrop for these muted picks. These rugs anchor the room in calming tones, allowing the other features to draw your eye to any architectural features or decor within the space. The complementary color to green on the color wheel is red, so rugs with terracotta tones will be really soothing on the eye.

Paint Color: Pigeon by Farrow & Ball

From left to right:

Polly Antique/Mist | Jules Ink/Terracotta | Francis Spa/Granite | Rosemarie Sand/Lagoon

For the Brown Room

For a rich chocolate brown room like our primary bedroom, I like to add creamy tones like gold, soft grey, and ivory to amp up the warmth in the space. These rugs also all play nicely with each other if you're looking for coordinating options for seamless spaces.

Paint Color: London Clay by Farrow & Ball

From left to right:

Bradley Ivory/Grey | Rosemarie Gold/Sand | Polly Ivory/Natural | Jules Emerald/Antique Ivory

For the White Room

In an all-white space, the sky is really the limit for rug styles! To add color, I usually pick a rug with some blue in it, which feels sophisticated and elevates any space. If it's a well-trafficked room, a darker tone or a more weathered look on a rug will help disguise wear over time. But in a more formal sitting space, a lighter rug helps the room feel more open and airy.

Paint Color: White Flour by Sherwin Williams

From left to right:

Bradley Teal/Teal | Jules Merlot/Multi | Briggs Mist/Ivory | Judy Natural/Sky

For the Red Room

Ah, red—she's the star of any show. Burgundy is such a beautiful choice for a wall color, and I love how a dark rug can emphasize the room's enveloping, cozy quality. Since red is bold, I'd keep rug patterns more subtle in a red room. A subdued grid, stripe, or traditional pattern lets the walls shine, yet gives that plush comfort underfoot that makes you never want to leave.

Paint Color: Preference Red by Farrow & Ball

From left to right:

Bradley Cocoa/Cocoa | Polly Fog/Wheat | Judy Natural/Dove | Rosemarie Graphite/Multi

We'll keep updating this over time, so let us know what you're looking for! Is there something we can help you with in your home?