Brown carpet, from dark chocolate tones to light tan ones, is a hardworking part of a home.
It's utilitarian and is often the default in rental homes because it's inexpensive, durable, and ideal for hiding dirt and stains.
It also provides that soft warmth beneath your feet that hardwood floors can't. Still, brown carpet can be a challenge to design around.
But with the right coordinating paint color, you can make it look like an intentional — even beautiful — part of your interior decor.
Here are light brown carpet living room ideas.