Forget Beige Carpets, Emily Ratajkowski's Artful Living Room Raises The Bar for The '6th Wall' in 2027

Dopamine decor has been dominating trend prediction for 2027. Next year, design is getting bolder, brighter, and more full of personality. We've seen this applied to the walls, the ceilings, and the furniture; but what about the floor?

Emily Ratajkowski's living room paints a gorgeous portrait of what dopamine flooring might look like in the coming year. Her living room is alive with color and texture, all grounded by the yellow, orange, purple, blue, and red carpet. It feels like a reflection of the painting on the wall and instantly brightens the floor. I love this hand-woven rug from Anthropologie for recreating the look.

It's a preview of 2027's statement trend for floors.

Emily's approach to flooring is gaining major traction in the coming year. Lizzie Mosely, Creative Director at Hug Rug, says: 'No longer just a backdrop, flooring will take centre stage in interior design in 2027. Think bold rugs with vibrant colors and patterns that bring an impactful statement to living rooms, bedrooms and hallways, or to add character to kitchens and bathrooms.'

She adds: 'Maximalism is in season, so don’t be afraid to embrace eye-catching patterns and vibrant colours to create impact and draw attention to the floors, which, when introduced in the right way, act like a piece of artwork in their own right.'

Recreate Emily's Look at Home

What makes Emily Ratajkowski's living room look so fabulous is the conversation between the colorful rug and the rest of the brightness of the rest of the furniture. Here are our editors' picks for recreating it.

If you've been thinking about trying to brighten your home, now is the best time of year to tap into this trend. Lizze explains: 'Our homes are our sanctuaries, and we’re always looking for ways to make our spaces feel cosier - especially during autumn and winter.'

Familiar patterns like the geometric print in Emily's space are also becoming more popular. 'This is where heritage patterns come in: familiar and comforting, traditional patterns are an increasingly popular way to make your space feel welcoming, nostalgic and restful,' advises Lizzie. 'Rugs are also a lovely way to add softness underfoot on hard floors, or to create a plush, layered feel in carpeted rooms.'

In Emily Ratajkowski's living room, the colorful rug spreads across the entire room, proving the elegance of using an extra-large footprint to embolden the pattern. Lizzie states: 'Flooring is making a statement in 2027, and with rugs, it’s the bigger the better. This year, designers will be embracing oversized designs in bold patterns that really make a statement – think area rugs that fill the room while acting as a focal point for the interior.'

She continues: 'This year, statement rugs are taking over the whole house. Designers will be looking to ways to incorporate oversized rugs in every room, whether it’s to add some warmth to kitchen flooring, some drama to the bedroom or make an impact to your living room design.'

Pairing a colorful rug with colorful furniture is the best way to bring this look to life like Emily Ratajkowski. Lizze states: 'Area rugs are also an effective way to zone a larger room or pull together a smaller one. By drawing furniture together, an area rug can create a cohesive space, while protecting your floors.'

If our homes look anywhere as chic as Emily's next year, then we're excited to see the return of statement rugs.

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