The best rugs for living rooms, playrooms, and equally large spaces in the home can bring a transformative element to your space—no expensive remodeling or challenging DIY project required. The hardest part of getting a new rug (and the right rug for your style), in our opinion, is the actual purchase. With so many options, it can be overwhelming and difficult to choose just one! That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorites to make shopping a breeze. Read on for 21 high-quality, well-reviewed, and aesthetically pleasing picks in a variety of styles, textures, and price points.
Editor’s Note: These rugs are available in a variety of sizes and/or shapes. If you’re looking for something smaller, larger, or a different shape, click through to the product and you’ll most likely find the size rug you need.
Best Moroccan style rugs
We’re still not tired of the check pattern (check out Aarica Nichole’s green check rug in her Dallas home for inspiration), and this best-selling beauty makes a bright, bold addition to your space. The handmade wool rug is inspired by the checkered fabrics made by nomadic tribes in Morocco. The Etsy shop Moroccan Berber Touch has a wide range of similar rugs in every color you can imagine (and they also do custom rugs).
There’s nothing like a fluffy rug to create a cozy and warm atmosphere in your family room. Case in point: this neutral trellis rug with a generous pile height that’s cozy, casual, and feels great underfoot. Since it’s made from polypropylene, a non-woven textile, it won’t absorb any mess making it ideal for a house full of pets or children.
It’s hard to pick a favorite textile from the team at Beni Rugs. Known for their collaborations with high-profile designers and tastemakers such as Athena Calderone, Colin King and Tom Delavan, each rug is handcrafted in Morocco and has the distinctive style of a custom piece. These rugs are made from 100% wool (no synthetic fibers here) and come in a wide variety of pile styles and heights.
Best neutral rugs
This neutral low pile rug is expertly designed with luxury and livability in mind. Relaxed yet sophisticated, it will be a welcome addition to any room, and the soft wool fabric will feel absolutely heavenly on your bare feet.
Armadillo has an impressive line of relaxed yet refined rug styles that pay homage to a minimalist West Coast aesthetic. The Armadillo Drift Rug is handmade using alternating rows of wool and jute. It’s effortlessly stylish and attractive, and also durable enough to withstand regular foot traffic. The rug is available in two colors: black/natural and white/natural (pictured). It might not be the least expensive rug on the list, but the company is a certified B-Corp, which means your purchase goes a long way.
Channel sophisticated Art Deco vibes with this hand-swirled rug via Anthropologie. Seen here in neutral, the rug is also available in a rich olive and the cushions can be purchased separately.
Channel boho vibes with this contemporary fringed rug accented with a high-pile geometric design over a low-pile ground layer. The rug has over 1,800 glowing reviews on Amazon and is available in gray or beige (pictured).
This thick tone-on-tone rug features different textures that give it maximum visual interest. It’s made for indoor or outdoor use, giving you plenty of options as to where to use it. We can see it in a bohemian living room accented with macramé tapestries. Or it could also take center stage in an outdoor living space, surrounded by palm trees and with contemporary outdoor furniture.
The tone-on-tone color palette of this design-forward rug turned our neutral-loving heads. And again, no need to worry about messes as it’s also washable. The rug is made from New Zealand wool and the pile measures three quarters of an inch.
Safavieh’s natural fiber collection features thick, beautifully textured rugs made from jute. This is a strong and sustainable material derived from plants, so if you’re looking for something earthy and soothing, this wise choice is the perfect rug. It is available in other colors including brown, gray, natural, rust, ivory and purple.
This versatile and affordable rug works well with almost any style, color scheme or home decor. You can use the casual staple as an indoor or outdoor rug.
Another of the best living room rugs, this contemporary beauty has a little bit of everything: an aesthetically pleasing mix of go-with-everything shades like cream, gray and brown; an attractive mix of short and tall hair (up to 1.25 inches tall); and even tassels for an extra touch.
Best flat and low pile carpets
Wavy edges give this oversized rug a playful feel. These handwoven rugs, created by our May cover star, Justina Blakeney, are made from high-quality wool and backed with durable canvas. Their rugs are also GoodWeave certified, meaning they have met ethical production standards from start to finish. While this rug only comes in one color, there are a handful of unique rugs that also come from the Justina Blakeney x Loloi collaboration.
Check out this Persian style rug from West Elm. The sustainably sourced, soft, velvety low pile rug is available in a viscose wool blend and comes in seven shades, including cayenne, midnight and iron (pictured).
Placing a rug in a high-traffic area like an entryway or living room? Consider a stain-resistant machine-washable rug. Here’s how it works: Most washable rugs are designed to be paired with a non-slip pad. The pillow gives you the necessary cushion and comfort, but the top layer (the actual carpet) can be removed and thrown in the washing machine as needed. If your home has small children or pets, this can mean a lot of wear and tear on your area rugs, and knowing that you can easily update them can provide a lot of peace of mind. This low-hair selection comes in sapphire, coral, and teal (pictured).
Best statement rugs
If you’re open to a non-traditional rug shape, Mush Studios is a super fun option. Brooklyn designers offer the kinds of textiles that stop runways in home tours and Instagram posts. If you want your rug to be a conversation piece, you’ve come to the right place.
Rugs can double as pieces of art and this rug is proof. Perfectly playful and a great choice for children’s rooms or bedrooms, it is made of wool and is handmade in India. The curved head of the rug also gives this design some versatility; simply flip it over for a completely different look.
The rugs from New York-based Cold Picnic look like abstract art… mostly because they are. Who knew abstract rugs were a thing? Each is inspired by a different memory of the place. This one? It is part of the Badlands collection, a series of rugs created when the designers discovered they were going to be parents.
If you’re into Palm Springs vibes, this cheerful rug will bring some California vibes into your space. Pair it with some yellow furniture if you really want your friends to think you hired an interior designer.
Style your space with this rustic staple. Natural cowhide will exhibit amazing variations in pattern, color and texture, meaning that each of these rugs is absolutely unique. It goes just as well in the dining room as it does in the bedroom.
Do you prefer faux fur and faux animal fur? Try this Ruggable find as a suitable replacement. It comes in six color combinations to match any of your sofas and can even be thrown in the washing machine for a quick clean.
Line your space with a woven rug made from jute, an organic material derived from plants native to India. We’re partial to this beautiful Sky color combination, but the rug is available in over 10 shades and designs.
