Tired of staring at your worn or dated carpets? Maybe your home interior isn’t reaching its full potential.
Available in bold patterned designs, rich colours, and luxurious textures, a carpet can complement existing décor while adding visual interest. Plus, with a good quality underlay beneath them, they provide unmatched luxurious underfoot comfort.
Unsure what the right carpet colour is for your home? Here, the experts at Carpet Style share some of the best carpet colours and trends that look set to be a popular choice for interior designers in 2026 and beyond.
Our Favourite Carpet Trends of 2026
Whether it’s for your living room, bedroom, stairs, or landing, here are all the carpet colour trends that are making waves this year.
Luxurious jewel tones
If you’re keen to create a sophisticated and opulent space in your statement rooms, you can’t go wrong with a jewel-toned carpet. This style is exactly how it’s described –– their colours are rich, deep and inspired by gemstones or jewels.
Colours such as deep blues or greens resembling sapphires or emeralds are widely popular in modern interior design, or warmer shades like topaz or gold.
Not only do these rich colours bring an element of mystery and elegance to your room, but they can also provide a sense of warmth, grandeur and subtle elegance. Use them to make a stunning statement or pair them with a neutral colour scheme – either way, they’re sure to add depth and texture to your home.
Warm earthy tones
Inspired by nature is all the rage at the moment –- warm brown, green, and terracotta carpets can create a soft, calming and inviting atmosphere while adding a touch of elegance and cosiness to your interior design.
Earthy neutral tones can easily be mixed and matched with other colours, and have the added advantage of never going out of fashion. For the ultimate toasty feel, you can pair your carpet with warm, deep hues around the room to add trendy pops of colour.
Bold colours
Ready to roll out the red carpet and feel like an A-lister in your own home?
Opting for a sculpted, textured carpet in a bright, vivacious hue is guaranteed to add a wow factor. Vibrant coloured carpets are perfect for injecting energy into an otherwise bland space – adding character and drama to make your house stand out from the crowd.
Warmer tones, such as red and orange, can evoke excitement and create an inviting ambience, whereas cooler shades of blue or forest greens offer a sense of calm and serenity.
Plus, with colour-drenching being one of the standout interior design trends this year, a bolder carpet that closely matches your wall and ceiling colours can help to achieve that seamless, in-vogue look.
Patterned carpet designs
Feeling adventurous? Strong, loud patterns are in vogue this year –– especially geometric and abstract designs. Geometric patterns spark interest, make a bold statement, accentuate your style, and make rooms look longer and wider.
Multi-coloured and two-tone designs in contrasting colours are widely available in carpet and rug form – creating a vibrant atmosphere, no matter which room you place them in.
Subtle striped carpets are renowned for their ability to make even the smallest room feel more spacious. Opting for one colour in various tones is also perfect for tying multiple design elements together.
Neutrals
Neutral carpet colours and natural textures have been the go-to choice of homeowners for many years and are expected to be just as popular in 2026. They include warmer neutrals like:
- Beige carpets
- Taupe carpets
- Cream carpets
These subtle tones go with every décor and colour scheme, and seamlessly work with natural light – providing a relaxing atmosphere and timeless look that you’ll never tire of looking at.
If you have little ones or pets, bear in mind that stains will be more visible on a lighter-coloured carpet. It may be worth opting for mid-dark carpets, like greige, or brown, or grey carpets, to conceal dirt and signs of wear.
Ready to choose the perfect carpet for your home?
If you’re looking to really refresh and invigorate your living space, why not visit our carpet shop in Nottingham? You can check out our samples of synthetic and wool carpets and compare different colours and fabrics.
You’ll also be able to speak to our carpet experts and ask any questions you may have about underlays. They can advise on the best carpets for high-traffic areas and busy households, or the most stain-resistant options for homes with children and pets.
To find out more about our fantastic range of carpets and carpet underlays, don’t hesitate to call our team on 0115 940 4110.