A plain floor can easily be jazzed up, and these examples of innovative rugs demonstrate the range of designs that are available. A plain red matt simply won't do any more, so why not check out more of these chromatic designs?
Color is not the only thing these rugs have to offer. Some come in the shape of the weather, while others look like a traditional English breakfast. No matter what your preference, these examples of innovative rugs put plain designs to shame in comparison.
Jazzing up that new apartment is difficult with just pictures and furniture. To make an abode truly cozy (especially with wood flooring) laying down a rug is perfect to add a sense of warmth to an otherwise cold living space.
50 Examples of Innovative Rugs
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Fried Egg Rugs
Sian Bonnell's Beautiful House Series Features a Home Covered in Food
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Optical Illusion Rugs
The Sima Pashtun Carpet Looks like It's Sinking into the Ground
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Fabric Bear Skin Rugs
Lise Lefebvre Does a Modern Take on This Decor Classic
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All-Inclusive Area Rugs
The Sail Rug by Luca Nichetto Even Incorporates Living Room Seating
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Almost Optical Illusion Mats
Eley Kishimoto Rugs Are Covered in Mesmerizing Prints
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Crazy Chromatic Carpets
Sonya Winner Designs Graphically Colorful Rugs
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Upcycled Woven Rugs
SerpentSea Mats are Made From Reused Marine Rope
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Illusory Origami Rugs
The ORIRI Carpet System Turns Blah Floor Treatments into Bold Ones
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Compassionate Carpet Shops
BELDI is an Online Store Specializing in Moroccan Decor That Gives Back
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Rad Pop Culture Rugs
Damn Good Doormats Offers Hilariously Warm Welcomes
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Vibrant Upcycled Carpets
Native American Rugs by Alicia Beck are Creative and Eco-Friendly
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Satellite Image Rugs
David Hanauer's Worldwide Carpets are Inspired by Google Earth
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Deep Valley Rugs
The Terra Carpet by Stepevi Has a Cozy 3-D Landscape Look
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Teddy Bear Skin Rugs
Agustina Woodgate Recycles Discarded Stuffed Animals
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Social Snapshot Mat Rugs
Coastermatic Turns Instagram Images Into Bar Accessories
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Religious Dude Rugs
The Duddha Rug is Inspired by Lebowski
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City Map Mug Rugs
The Anders Hansen Oslo Project Turn City Streets into Coasters
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Deceptively Unravelling Rugs
The Thread Installation by Faig Ahmed Deconstructs the Common Carpet
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Floral Fair-Trade Floor Rugs
The Flower Collection by Armadillo and Co Offers Unassuming Eco Decor
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Faux Wood Rugs
Textured Handcrafted Rugs by Moss & Lam
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Rigorously Healthy Rugs
The Panorama Fitness Carpet Disguises Itself as Chic Furniture
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Protractor Floor Coverings
Gandia Blasco 'Transportador' Rugs Will Give You Math Class Flashbacks
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Geometry-Inspired Carpets
Luis Porem's Platonic Rugs Bridge the 3-D and 2-D Worlds
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Multi-Layered Floral Rugs
The Piodao Flower Collection is Fresh, Lush and Cozy
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Shimmering Floor Mats
These Swarovski Studded Carpets Will Make You Feel Like a Star
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Lunchtime Mug Rugs
Sandwich Coasters are a Delicious Way to Safeguard Your Tables
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Sustainable, Empowering Rugs
'Arzu Studio Hope' Offers Employment to Women in Afghanistan
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Oversized Brick Rugs
'We Make Carpets' Creates Rugs Made Out of Odd Materials
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Colorful Clothespin Rugs
We Make Carpets' Peg Carpet Collection Puts Form Over Function
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Majestic Stamp Rugs
Rug Maker Features the Royal Mail's Queen's Head Postage Stamp Designs
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Rocky Indoor Rugs
The Neora Zigler 'Pebbles Carpet' Will Make Sure You Watch Your Step
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RPG Mug Rugs
Decoy's Dork Decor Sells Retro and Modern Gamer Drink Coasters
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Scannable Throw Rugs
Harc Lee's QR Carpet is Social Media Flooring at Its Finest
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Short-Lived Granulated Rugs
The Muurbloem Rugs are Ephemeral Public Decorations
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Infinite Rice Rugs
Unlimited Ocean by Wolfgang Laib is Beautifully Enormous
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Urban Mug Rugs
The Flowing City Coaster by Liu Chenhsu is Sleek and Contemporary
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Color-Popping Puzzle Rugs
The Puzzle Rug Imperial by Nauris Kalinauskas Fits Any Space
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Puzzling Mug Rugs
The Rubik's Coaster Turns the Iconic Toy into a Quirky Kitchen Accessory
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Pristine Floral-Patterned Pillows
The Missoni Passion Flower and Botanica Collection is Elegant
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Rorschach Mug Rugs
Analyze Your Friends with the Psycho Diagnostik Coasters
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Transforming Mug Rugs
Celebrate the Latest Transformers Movie With These Custom Autobot Coasters
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Sky-Inspired Mug Rugs
Happy Cloud Coasters by Barefoot Dynasty are Cute and Practical
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Webpage Button Mug Rugs
The Internet Coaster Set Makes Your Desktop Interactive
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Illuminating Religious Rugs
The EL Sajjadah Prayer Mat Indicates North With Built-In Compass
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Woodsy Office Floor Rugs
The Bamboo Roll up Office Mat is Ideal for Home Offices
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Gradient Wooden Carpets
Ora-ito Reinvents The Look of Hardwood
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Snail Mail-Inspired Rugs
The Carte Postale Coir Mat Adds a Welcoming Touch to Arrivals
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Flowery Interlocked Rugs
Garland Coasters by Mauricio Affonso Have Multiple Uses and Shapes
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Chameleon-Esque Throw Rugs
The Siren Elise Wilhelmsen Season Carpet Changes Color
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