Carpet colour ideas for every home

Not only are carpets soft and cosy when compared to carpet alternatives, but they also come in tons of colours, patterns and textures. They’re a fantastic way to add both comfort and style to your home!

These carpet colour ideas will help you to transform your home into a cosy sanctuary that looks and feels fantastic.

Neutral carpet colour ideas

Neutral carpet colours are the most popular amongst homeowners today. As well as being classy and understated, they make the perfect base for styling, as they look good with so many different colour palettes and decor options. Check out these neutral carpet colour ideas to get started.

Cream

Cream or off-white shades are a great choice for carpets as they go with everything. Pair an off-white carpet with other neutral tones to create a calming environment or match it with bold and bright colours for a more eye-catching look.

Just make sure to consider the amount of traffic your carpet will need to withstand – stains will be easy to spot on a light colour like this so it will likely need regular cleaning.

This homeowner has combined a cream bedroom carpet and white walls with pops of colour in the soft furnishings and wall decor for a relaxed, eclectic look.

Beige

A beige carpet similarly goes with nearly everything, making it a versatile choice for any room in the home. It’s also a more natural shade, making it an ideal pick for those aiming for organic-looking decor that brings the outside in.

In this image, the beige carpet makes the perfect partner to natural wood furniture and greenery. We also love how the homeowner has incorporated burnt orange to accentuate the room’s warmth.

Grey

Grey has seen a surge in popularity in interior design in recent years, and as such is a popular carpet colour idea. With a range of shades to choose from, pick a dark grey carpet to make it a focal point or a lighter grey to let other elements in the room take centre stage. Either way, choosing a carpet that has some depth or a visible pattern, as opposed to a flat colour, will help you to bring life to your room.

Here, a grey shagpile carpet brings texture and interest to this loft bedroom. The homeowner has paired it with other grey tones in the headboard, bedding and even the window frame, giving this room a modern look that feels luxurious.

Natural

A natural carpet such as one made from sisal, seagrass or jute brings a raw elegance and depth to any room. While they’re not as soft underfoot as other kinds of carpets, they boast a gorgeous texture – plus, they’re usually considered sustainable and renewable.

While natural carpets can look great in any home, we particularly love them in period properties like the one in this image. As you can see, their natural quality makes the perfect pairing to original features such as wooden beams, iron railings and original fireplaces.

Bold carpet colour ideas

While neutral carpet colours are the most popular, choosing bolder shades can help you to bring life, fun and personality to your home. Here are some colourful carpet ideas that will have you jumping to introduce a splash of colour to your floors.

Yellow

Yellow can be a great gateway colour if you’re considering replacing your carpets with something bolder and zestier. It works well with a range of colour schemes and, like cream, serves to bounce light around the space to make a small room feel bigger. Oh, and we mustn’t forget that it’s also the colour of sun, happiness and optimism – so, it serves as the perfect mood booster!

This bedroom pairs sunny yellow tones with pink, grey and dark blue. It’s a look that’s full of personality yet feels sophisticated and luxurious at the same time.

Blue

A blue carpet is a fantastic alternative to neutral colours such as greys and creams. With a wide range of shades to choose from, a light blue carpet will help you to make a room feel more spacious, while laying a carpet of a brighter tone can make a fantastic focal point. Pair it with white and other neutrals to create a calming space or with brown tones for a bold look.

This homeowner has combined a navy bedroom carpet with striped bedding, plenty of natural wood and a white pannelled ceiling for a nautical aesthetic.

Green

A green carpet may be bold but it’s also just about as close as you can get to nature’s canvas. So, it’s a fantastic colour choice if you’re looking to make a statement at the same time as bringing the outside in.

Team it with muted tones, botanical prints and plenty of plants to make a soothing environment that embraces the natural world. Or, take a leaf out of this living room and pair green with an accent colour such as a deep pink to create a rich contrast that’s sure to turn heads.

Pink

On the topic of pink, consider embracing the barbie-core interior design trend and fitting carpets in your favourite shade of pink? A deep pink carpet is sure to be a showstopping addition to your home, while pale pink shades are a good option if you’re looking to incorporate your favourite colour in a more subtle way.

This pink living room shows that this really is one colour that you can’t have too much of. As well as a pink carpet, it boasts a pink sofa, footstool, cushions and even pink walls. By sticking to similar pink tones, they’ve created a cohesive look that doesn’t feel too overwhelming.

Terracotta

Last but not least, terracotta and other similar shades – such as burnt orange, copper and rusty red – are excellent choices for a carpet. Tones like these serve to make a space feel warm and inviting. Plus, they’re natural, earthy colours that evoke the climate of warmer, sunnier places.

This homeowner has opted for a graphic patterned carpet that incorporates not just terracotta but also black and white. It makes for a modern twist that’s fun and a little bit different. Which brings us onto…

Multicoloured

If you can’t pick just one colour for your carpet, opting for a multicoloured design could be the perfect solution. Not only is it a great way to incorporate all your favourite shades, but your carpet can be a fantastic tool for tying together all the various colours in a room. Plus, with a huge range of patterns and designs to choose from, you’re sure to find one that just screams you.

This stair carpet boasts various shades of red, yellow, blue and orange. We love how the stipes lead the eye up the stairs towards the landing, while the diamond pattern in the middle makes an interesting focal point.

Key takeaways

• Neutral carpet colours provide a versatile blank canvas for any home and style.
• Choosing colours that are frequently found in nature – such as green, terracotta and natural carpets – can often be a good starting point.
• Always consider practicality as well as style – for instance, will you be able to invest in regular carpet cleaning to keep a cream carpet looking fresh?
• If you can’t choose just one carpet colour, consider a multicoloured carpet design, such as stripes or graphic patterns.

Ready to bring your carpet colour ideas to life? Simply find a trusted carpet fitter near you to install carpets and transform your floors.