Choosing the best carpet color for your room is one of the most important things you can do when decorating or renovating your home. But, with so many different carpet colors and trends to follow, it can feel like an overload of flooring information.
We'll dive into the popular carpet colors and share only the best ones for 2025!
By the end of this article, you’ll be able to confidently buy the carpet of your dreams (and one that matches your decor)!
Neutral Carpet Colors
Neutral colors are for many years one of the most popular carpet colors amongst homeowners.
Why? Because they, simply put, go with every decor. These colors adapt to any setting, and give you a timeless look that you won’t get bored with.
Neutral colors also allow your room decor such as wallpaper, paint, lighting, and art pieces to remain more noticeable and in focus, while the carpet can easily just blend in. It's easy on the eyes, and again, matches almost every decor.
Even with so many great colors to choose from, neutral colors are still the king in 2025.
Light Carpet Colors
Light-colored carpets are gaining traction and are quickly becoming one of the most popular options. Light colors make the room feel bigger and will give you flexibility when it comes to choosing furniture and different decor options.
Keep in mind, that light colors are also the hardest to maintain since they stain easily.
Different materials will stain faster or slower, but light carpets will show stains much more than dark-colored ones. If you have kids, pets, and a bunch of traffic in your house, you should generally stay away from these lighter options. But if you want to create a more spacious feel even in a smaller space, then go for it.
You can use our guide on carpet cleaning to keep them fresh for long.
Coastal Blue Carpet Colors
If you have all-white walls in your home and are looking for something to match them, then rejoice, as coastal blue color carpet is making a huge comeback. These were generally popular in the 90s, but are now becoming popular again.
They are great for decorating a home and creating that coastal or beach vibe often seen in movies. The blue carpet is also popular because it is generally more stain-resistant, and stains are not as obvious as with some other colors.
Tufted Pattern Carpet
Although some would not consider "tufted pattern" as a color, it is a trend we are seeing more of and is noteworthy enough to make it on our 2025 list. The tufted pattern products give you something unique and can be a focal point of a room.
These products are especially good if you want to liven up the room and need something to bring attention to.
In Summary
Although neutral carpet colors are the most popular in 2025, they may not work for your home.
The best carpet color has to match your taste, current decor, and the furniture you have in your room. When shopping, remember that as long as you stay with one of the major brands, you will not have to worry about quality, and can simply focus on color.
These trends change quickly, and we expect to continue to see coastal colors becoming more popular in 2025, especially with coastal and modern farmhouse decor still trending.
