Carpet as the Main Accent in Interior Design: 6 Beautiful Examples

Today, carpets are not relics of the past or simple floor coverings, but one of the key tools for creating a stylish space. Want to add vibrant colors to a room? Simply buy a large-sized carpet with a contemporary pattern. Models in calm color palettes make the atmosphere more relaxed.

Moreover, carpets are becoming more than just an accent—they are a true decoration of the apartment. We've collected great interiors where carpets deserve special attention.

The Right Use of Traditions

Architects Alexander Safarov and Julia Musina built this house for themselves: it serves as a vacation home during warm seasons. The interior is filled with bright colors and interesting details—authors wanted to understand how comfortable it is to live in a house with such a design.

Design: Alexander Safarov and Julia Musina

One of the main highlights were carpets with traditional Tatar, Caucasian, and Altai patterns—textiles reflect the owners' interest in cultural roots. The result is bold and original!

Design: Alexander Safarov and Julia Musina

Color Harmony

Stylist Irina Bebeshina successfully created a stylish interior in a tiny 25 m² studio. The project mainly used four colors—white, black, yellow, and gray. All details echo each other, and even the carpet is no exception.

Design: Irina Bebeshina

The striped carpet in the living room area perfectly complements the sofa, while yellow curtains and decorative pillows make the space cozier. This approach is definitely worth adopting.

Design: Irina Bebeshina

Presence of a Relaxation Zone

Designer Eugenia Mlynchik decorated a modern space using restrained tones, with great accents provided by thoughtful decoration.

Design: Eugenia Mlynchik

Lighten up the calm color palette in the living room with an incredible carpet featuring an abstract pattern. The relaxation zone literally comes alive—feels much warmer and more atmospheric.

Design: Eugenia Mlynchik

60s Vibes

The designer of this beautiful apartment in 60s style is a product photographer and photography teacher Alexey Sokolov. The owner carefully selected vintage furniture and collected unique decor items that convey the spirit of the Soviet era.

Design: Alexey Sokolov

For example, in the large living room, vintage armchairs in Belgian velvet of a muddy tone and restored table lamps were installed. The carpet also fits into the concept perfectly—it harmonizes beautifully with the pillows and softens the light interior.

Design: Alexey Sokolov

Interior from a Movie

In their project, designers Gleb Skotnikov and Taya Akulova transformed a small studio into a modern and unusual space. Colorful tones were actively used—ranging from saturated yellow and pink to soft blue and trendy emerald.

Design: Gleb Skotnikov and Taya Akulova

“To support the black-and-white history, we ordered pillows, and the floor decor in the form of striped art objects we created ourselves,”—the designers explain. The non-standard shaped carpet fits perfectly into the experimental space—it looks like remarkable movie decorations.

Design: Gleb Skotnikov and Taya Akulova

Even More Color!

Designer Anastasia Struve planned a vibrant and stylish interior for her client and her eight-year-old daughter. In the bright apartment, it’s easy to find many interesting details and ideas worth noting.

Design: Anastasia Struve

The multicolored patterned carpet in the living room area is one of the winning choices: it works well with a colorful chandelier, colorful tables, and the rest of the decor.

Photo on cover: Alexey Sokolov’s design project