7 Insanely Cool Rooms That Started With an IKEA Area Rug

You know that feeling when you unearth a killer deal at a designer sample sale? Swiping your card always feels extra sweet when you know you’re paying a quarter of the price for something that’ll look deceptively chic. We get a similar thrill out of spotting an IKEA staple in a beautiful home.

Inexpensive elegance is hard to create, but we’ve rounded up seven rooms that prove you don’t need to spend a lot to give your home a sophisticated flair. Sometimes all it takes is a little clever thrifting and a beautiful IKEA area rug.

The Flatweave Rug

This monochrome weave looks great layered against a white backdrop, organic textures, and edgy accents. It gives this rustic-modern room some depth and dimension. Bonus: The rug hides scratches and stains easily, so it's hardwearing for every family.

The Sheepskin Rug

A little sheepskin can make a big impact on a room, especially when it involves a space with a fireplace! These fluffy numbers look best near vanities or beds, where we tend to linger in the morning. They are also fantastic when thrown atop a chair or by a sofa for an extra cozy feel. You won’t find a more versatile piece for $23.

The Patterened Rug

We love the understated texture this patterned rug adds to a room—especially a room with warm hardwood floors. Orlando Soria skillfully elevated the Alvine Ruta rug by repeating its colors in other accents throughout the room: a velvet pillow here, an elegant silkscreen headboard there—very chic. While this rug is sadly no longer available, we think IKEA's Stockholm rug in canary yellow below is just as stunning under a bed.

The Textured Rug

We love the rich softness this piece brings to a whitewashed room, especially when accented by darker-colored basics in black and indigo. If you’re lucky enough to have a walk-in closet, don’t let it go bare—dress it up with this Alhede rug. We also love the Höjerup in gray/brown.

The Jute Rug

This neutral Osted rug adds warmth and texture to any room it lives in. The durable yet elegant nature of this rug makes it a perfect candidate for mudrooms and entryways. We love the texture of the Lohals jute rug below, which is ideal for layering.

The Classic Area Rug

If there’s one IKEA rug that’s attained icon status, it’s the Stockholm rug. Designers from Emily Henderson to Nate Berkus and Sarah Sherman Samuel have used the striped black-and-white staple in their respective homes over the years, and the design is not going anywhere any time soon.

The Monochromatic Rug

Want to turn a minimalistic interior up a notch? Opt for this dramatic pattern and infuse a calm room with some energy. The Sommar rug in the image above is no longer available, but you can achieve a similar monochromatic graphic effect with the Görlöse rug below. We love how the slightly imperfect black-and-white stripes look as though they're handpainted.