Breathe Instant Life Into Your Home With One of These Colorful (and Affordable!) Rugs

By Carrie Carrollo
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I've never been afraid of color, but when I started decorating my studio apartment last year, I found out just how true that was. My emerald area rug was one of my very first decor purchases, and it ended up setting the tone for my entire color-filled apartment.

If you're not quite ready to commit to wall-to-wall color, a rug is a great — not to mention, simple — way to instantly add vibrancy to your space. All you have to do is roll it out on the floor and go! To make matters more simple, I already found 15 affordable options that will satisfy any color preference, decor style, or room size. Keep scrolling to shop.

The nuLOOM Vintage Medallion Veronica Area Rug or Runner ($58-$274) oozes stylish vibes. The dark neutrals combined with pops of pink make it an ideal choice if you're looking to dip into color without going overboard.

Muted blue-grays balance out tangerine and fuchsia tones in the oriental-inspired Safavieh Crystal Debra Floral Area Rug ($31-$535).

Bohemian meets colorful in the Safavieh Cape Cod Miah Braided Area Rug or Runner ($27-$188). It's a simple way to add fun hues to your space, and can be pared with colorful or neutral accents alike.

The Nourison Passion Denim Area Rug ($15-$125) puts pattern on display in a fun — but not overly vibrant — way, thanks to the rug's blue base.

An orange rug may sound like a major commitment, but the Safavieh Monaco Toria Traditional Area Rug or Runner ($24-$375) makes it seem totally approachable. The muted shade and subtle complementary tones strike a perfect balance.

If pink is your favorite color, the Nourison Passion Bordered Ivory Area Rug or Runner ($14-$258) might be your dream decor piece. The vintage finish gives it a worn-in feel, and the oriental design can help give your space a unique, eclectic look.

Color fanatics won't have to choose a favorite shade with the Bungalow Rose Hirth Hand-Braided Pink/Yellow Area Rug ($41-$276).

A more artistic take on rainbow tones, the Unique Loom Catalan Estrella Rug ($41-$372) features a paint splatter pattern that can play nicely with a variety of colored accents.

There's a time and a place for a rug this vibrant, and if you think you've found it, consider snagging this emerald nuLOOM Machine Made Vintage Reiko Area Rug or Runner ($26-$283).

The nuLOOM Vintage Corbett Area Rug ($51-$590) uses bright tones like hot pink, blue, and yellow to load up any space with color.

Take a note from your favorite bloggers and cover your floors in plush pink via the Safavieh Faux Sheep Skin Vesna Solid Plush Area Rug ($20-$293). A few gold and marble accents are all you need to create a space that's beyond Insta-worthy.

No one will believe you bought this Safavieh Monaco Sally Geometric Area Rug or Runner ($32-$229) stateside.

The design on the Safavieh Watercolor Allison Abstract Colorful Area Rug ($29-$364) is what you might imagine Claude Monet's paint palette to look like. Though it's packed with bright hues, they melt together nicely to ensure the rug isn't too over-the-top.

From the chevron pattern to the vivid tones, the Safavieh Marcelyn Power-Loomed Shag Area Rug ($34-$122) screams "bold" on all fronts.

A playful take on an ultra-popular pattern, the Safavieh Kids Keeleigh Power-Loomed Shag Area Rug ($34-$184) puts repeating rainbow shapes on top of a neutral cream base.