19 Oddly Designed Airport Carpets That Are Borderline Unsettling

In this day and age your average airport experience can go many different ways. While airports across the globe seem to be committed to upping their game and enhancing the user experience, there are still inevitable missteps. For instance, we’re still in a shared reality where we have to wait for ungodly periods of time to go through security, just because someone doesn’t want to pay a hefty annual fee for a pre-check setup. Or, in the case of this article, we have airports that are featuring some truly wacky carpets.

1. There’s your standard poorly designed airport carpet.

A close-up of a carpet with a geometric pattern reminiscent of airport terminal designs. The carpet showcases gray, blue, and cream stripes in varying widths, arranged in squares and rectangles. A curved blue line intersects a few of the shapes, adding dynamic flair.
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2. Minimal effort indeed.

A person in a rocking chair closely observes the luggage carousel at the airport baggage claim, while another stands nearby with a suitcase. The well-lit area features a display screen indicating carousel number 7.
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3. Not sure what the aim was here.

A textured carpet with an abstract pattern in shades of gray and white, reminiscent of airport motifs, combines geometric shapes and scattered designs. The surface appears soft and plush.
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4. It hurts to look at this airport carpet.

Close-up of a gray carpet reminiscent of those found in airport terminals, featuring a subtle, textured pattern. The surface shows slight variations in color, with hints of blue and beige. The fibers create a uniform and structured appearance.
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5. Kind of a vintage aesthetic here.

The airport's waiting area features patterned carpeting, where travelers, with luggage in tow, are seated and standing. They gaze through large windows, one person's back turned as they watch planes taxi on the runway.
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6. Not the biggest fan of this airport carpet.

The airport waiting area features a patterned carpet, an empty metal ashtray, and dark chairs. Glass doors in the background reveal a vending area. A few people can be glimpsed through the shimmering glass.
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7. They tried to make this airport carpet fun.

A person wearing black sneakers stands on a patterned carpet reminiscent of those found in an airport, featuring red, blue, and white geometric designs set against a teal background.
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8. Talk about bland.

A carpeted airport floor with a wavy pattern and small circular designs. Two pairs of legs are visible, seated at the top left, alongside bags near a wall with metal bars, indicating this bustling indoor public space.
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9. Yeah, you miss every shot you don’t take.

Carpet with a geometric pattern featuring vertical and horizontal lines in shades of beige, red, and gray on a light gray background, reminiscent of the sleek designs often found in airport terminals.
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10. That’s a lot of unsupervised phones.

Several smartphones and chargers are plugged into a power strip connected to a wall outlet, mimicking an airport charging station, as they rest on a blue carpet next to a window.
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11. Kind of a beautiful design, or maybe not at all.

A carpeted floor with an abstract design featuring orange, red, and yellow patterns on a dark background evokes the vibrant energy of an airport terminal. A railing or barrier is partially visible on the left side, hinting at the bustling environment beyond.
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12. They seem to love this airport carpet.

Two construction workers in safety gear are meticulously examining papers or electronic devices on a patterned carpet. The indoor scene resembles an active airport terminal under renovation, with construction materials and equipment clearly visible in the background.
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13. Maybe not an absolutely terrible airport carpet.

The image shows a pair of feet in white sneakers standing on a brightly colored, paisley-patterned airport carpet, featuring vibrant blue, pink, and orange hues.
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14. A pretty cool airport carpet if you ask me.

Blue and gray patterned carpet at the airport shows a noticeable difference in color and texture on each side, indicating a cleaner or newer section. A traffic cone is visible in the background.
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15. Talk about a stunning airport carpet.

A close-up of a patterned carpet in an airport showcases a teal background with intersecting lines and dots in navy blue, red, purple, and black. The design creates a geometric grid across the surface, capturing the dynamic energy of travel hubs.
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16. Now this is a cool airport carpet.

A close-up of a carpet with an abstract pattern, reminiscent of those found in airport lounges. The design features wavy lines and oval shapes in shades of maroon, beige, and pink, creating an intricate and textured appearance.
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17. Maybe an elite airport carpet after all.

The airport terminal boasts a unique carpet design resembling water and pebbles. Empty black chairs line the left side, while signs with flight information hang from the ceiling. This brightly lit and spacious area enhances the overall airport experience.
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18. Yay, triangles on an airport carpet.

A spacious airport terminal features geometric-patterned carpet. Travelers sit on black chairs near a planter as someone walks by, their footsteps echoing in the modern, airy space. Soft lighting and signage hang from the ceiling, enhancing the bustling yet calm airport atmosphere.
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19.

A person strolls through an airport corridor adorned with a blue-patterned carpet. To the right, sunlight filters through a window showcasing a large wall advertisement of a milk bottle with regional script. They carry a striking red and black bag.
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