The Best Area Rugs for Every Room & Every Budget
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Benefits of Area Rugs
Area rugs can truly make such a difference in a home. They are essentially the foundation of every room and a chance to bring life and character to your space. Not only do area rugs provide a decorative opportunity to express your style, but they also add many other benefits to your home. The list of reasons why area rugs are important is a long one, but here are a few of my favorite benefits that area rugs provide.
Be sure to check out my Rug Size Guide as well!
Area rugs are often the missing piece that brings together the furniture and decor of a room.
Area rugs can brighten up a space, especially if your home has dark hardwood floors.
They provide comfort and warmth to floors that are made of hardwood, tile, etc.
They also help protect your permanent flooring and hide imperfections.
We often don’t realize it, but area rugs absorb sound and help diminish echoes, loud drops, etc.
And of course, area rugs are a fun and easy way to add personal style to your home, whether it’s classic, grandmillennial, timeless or another style. There are rugs for every preference!
How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug
It’s clear there are many benefits to having a stylish area rug in every room of your home, but oftentimes the tricky part is finding the best ones. Choosing the correct size of area rug is essential in making a room look balanced and well put together . If you’re unsure which size is best, be sure to check out my Size Guide for Area Rugs, which covers how to choose the right rug for your living room, dining room and bedroom. Once you’ve determined what size rug you need, it’s time to begin shopping and the real fun starts! If you’re shopping for additional home decor, be sure to check out my guide How to Decorate with Throw Pillows, which includes over 100 pillows to shop!
Rugs I Own and Love
When purchasing anything new for our home, including area rugs, I always find it extremely helpful to know which items others have tried and loved. Beyond finding the best-sized area rug and a style that fits your aesthetic, it’s always nice to know which area rugs are high-quality, won’t shed and are easy to clean. Therefore, I thought I would start my area rug round-up with rugs that we own and love here in the Hudkins’ home!
Scalloped Natural Jute Kitchen Runners The first question I always get about these jute runners is whether or not they shed and I’m happy to report they do not! They also have a large area rug size option for this scalloped jute rug and I’ve seen it look beautiful in other homes!
French Blue Area Rug We have this French blue area rug in Hayes’ bedroom and I love that it’s affordable, easily hides stains and would also look wonderful in other rooms of our home. It also happens to be one of my best-sellers on Amazon!
Blush and Blue Area Rug This blush and blue area rug is in our family room and also the runner in our hallway (I love having them match). These rugs give off Caitlin Wilson vibes for a quarter of the price and look beautiful in our home!
Classic Gray and White Diamond Geometric Area Rug A rug so nice, I bought it twice! This classic geometric area rug is in our living room and my home office. I love the simple, classic style and the affordable price.
Light Blue and Cream Area Rug This classic, feminine rug brightens up our basement living room and brings a soft elegance to the space.
Natural Jute Southwestern Style Area Rug We switched it up a bit and went with this natural jute Southwestern style area rug for Wells’ room. It’s such a fun take on a classic style!
Blue and White Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug I can’t say enough great things about this blue and white outdoor area rug. We have it in our screened in porch and it has held up exceptionally well and also looks beautiful!
Herringbone Seagrass Area Rug We opted for this classic herringbone seagrass area rug for our master bedroom. I love that it’s a neutral, timeless rug that allows us to easily change up the color scheme and decor in our room without having to change the rug.
Neutral Area Rugs for Every Budget
As I just mentioned, I specifically chose a neutral area rug for our master bedroom because it allows us to easily change up the decor in the space as often as we’d like. I highly suggest opting for neutral colored rugs if you’re someone who enjoys changing things up often, such as with new throw pillows or adding holiday decor. Another advantage of a neutral area rug is that it will be timeless, welcoming, and not “overwhelm” a space or take away from the other decor in a room. And choosing a tan, beige, cream or gray area rug doesn’t mean it has to be boring! There are plenty of different patterns and styles of neutral area rugs to keep a space looking fresh and fun. If you love neutral home decor, be sure to check out my post How to Decorate with Neutrals: A Room by Room Guide!
Seagrass Natural Area Rug Choose from round, rectangle and square shapes with different border color options.
Scalloped Natural Jute Area Rug Jute, scallops, doesn’t shed and a variety of shapes and sizes. This neutral rug is a tried and true favorite!
Scalloped Natural Jute Runner Rug If you’re looking for a cute and neutral runner rug for your hallways or kitchen, this is the one!
Woven Sisal & Wool Area Rug This classic area rug is available in 4 neutral colors and even has a custom sizing option.
Cream Hand Tufted Wool Patterned Area Rug I love the simple, yet modern pattern on this neutral cream and tan area rug.
Indoor/Outdoor Trellis Tile Area Rug This trellis tile area rug would make a great addition to a patio surrounded by flowers and greens.
Antelope Beige Persian Wool Area Rug Antelope print is having a big moment right now and this area rug would add just the right amount of class and sophistication to a room!
Diamond Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug This classic diamond geometric area rug is in our living room and home office, but it would also work great on a back patio.
Bordered Herringbone Seagrass Area Rug Classic, neutral, and coastal vibes
Affordable Geometric Area Rug We have this affordable area rug in blue in Hayes’ room, but it’s also available in a neutral gray color scheme.
Light Gray and Blue Traditional Area Rug This light gray geometric area rug has hints of pale blue making it soft and welcoming.
Beige Hand Woven Diamond Geometric Area Rug The perfect neutral rug for a living room, bedroom or play room.
Beige Sisal Area Rug with Border Neutral, timeless and high-quality on a budget. This one is so good!
Round Geometric Beige Area Rug The shape and geometric print of this neutral area rug are so fun!
Sisal & Jute Natural Area Rug This tan jute area rug gives off Palm Beach vibes on a much friendlier budget.
Hand Tufted Taupe Classic Herringbone Area Rug I love a good, classic herringbone print! This rug comes in 4 gorgeous neutral colors.
Beige Moroccan & Bohemian Area Rug The bohemian print on this neutral rug adds a little flair without being too overwhelming.
Ivory Hand Tufted Contemporary Area Rug This ivory area rug has a simple, plaid pattern and many other fun color options.
Beige Tribal Flatweave Hand Woven Area Rug Another fun, but simple pattern, I love this neutral tribal rug!
The Best Indoor/Outdoor Area Rugs
When looking for area rugs for your home, make sure you don’t forget to search for outdoor rugs for your porch and patio! It really is amazing how a good outdoor rug can pull a patio space together. Plus, there’s the added bonus of hiding cracks or discolorations in your cement! From fun colors and patters to classic neutrals and timeless styles, I’ve rounded up the best indoor/outdoor area rugs to complete your home.
Hand Woven Diamond Pattern Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Available in blue, orange, yellow or black, this diamond pattern outdoor rug is so much fun and currently on major sale!
Geometric Modern Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug This geometric outdoor rug is simple, classic and the perfect neutral when surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Aztec Print Waterproof Outdoor Rug The Aztec print on this outdoor rug is so fun and it comes in a ton of pretty colors!
Trellis Tile Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Another fun print, trellis tile is such a classic!
Classic Polka Dot Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug We have the blue and white version of this rug on our patio, but it’s also available in classic shades of green, brown and black.
Pink Patterned Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Pink lovers, this one’s for you! The perfect pink outdoor rug for a beach or feminine-styled patio.
Victorian Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug I love the floral Victorian print on this outdoor area rug!
Country Azalea Printed Outdoor Rug The azalea print on this outdoor rug adds such a pretty touch.
Modern & Simple Bordered Outdoor Rug Stain-resistant, UV protected, machine washable and a beautiful simple style, there’s so much to love about this outdoor rug!
Blue & White Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug If you love blue and white as much as I do, you’re going to love this affordable outdoor rug!
Moroccan Patterned Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug This simple, yet elegant rug is available in blue, tawny, taupe and gray.
Classic Floral Border Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug This outdoor rug is truly such a beauty! I especially love the mineral green color.
Neutral Herringbone Performance Rug Classic, coastal and made from high-quality performance fabric, this neutral rug would be perfect for a covered porch or patio.
Splurge-Worthy Area Rugs
As much as I love a great affordable find, it’s fun to splurge every now and then! Since area rugs are such an impactful part of your home, they are certainly something worth splurging on from time to time. When it comes to spending extra on rugs, I always prefer to choose ones that are classic, neutral and high-quality to ensure that they will stand the test of time and be worth it. Here are some of my favorite splurge-worthy area rugs!
Mini Popcorn Woven Sisal & Wool Rug This high-quality area rug is timeless and available in 4 neutral colors. There is even a custom sizing option!
Pink and Blue Floral Rug This rug is such a stunner! It is fun and feminine and would brighten up any space.
Navy and Cream Floral Rug I love how this rug has darker colors, but still touches of soft feminine florals.
Diamond Geometric Handmade Area Rug We have this rug in two rooms of our home and I can assure you, it’s certainly worth the splurge! Classic style and excellent quality.
Colorful Handmade Oushak Rug The only way to describe this colorful handmade rug is stunning! Definitely worth checking out!
Blue, Sage & Cream Oushak Rug If you’re wanting to add color, but nothing dramatic, this gorgeous oushak rug is made of muted blue, sage and cream.
Pink, Blue & Green Oushak Rug This beautiful oushak rug has pretty pinks, greens, and blues on top of a cream base. It would be perfect for a home office or even a girl’s bedroom!
Colorful Gray Handmade Oushak Rug A mixture of gray and bright colors, this oushak rug gives off fun, southwestern vibes.
Light Blue, Blush & Sage Green Oushak Rug My-oh-my, this blush, blue and sage green Oushak rug is a true beauty! It would look wonderful in a living room, dining room or bedroom…basically, anywhere!
Blue, Green & Pink Oushak Rug Another gorgeous Oushak rug option.
Colorful Tufted Wool Rug This pretty rug is available in a variety of colors and sizes and would be such a fun pop of color in any home!
Essential Rug Accessories
Once you have found the perfect rugs for your home, there are two main rug accessories that I highly recommend investing in. First, this cushioned felt rug pad is a must! Not only does it add significant comfort to your rugs, but it also helps reduce long term damage and floor discoloration from your rug’s backing. Second, these non-slip rug grippers are amazing at helping your rug stay in place. They suction to the floor without causing any marks or damage and are super easy to apply. These are two affordable and simple ways to make any rug work for you!
The Best Area Rugs
I hope you’ve found this round-up of the best area rugs to be helpful! If you decide to order any of these rugs I’d love to hear about how you like it and where you placed it in your home. Or maybe you need additional help finding the perfect rug for a specific room in your home? If so, I’d love to hear about it in a comment below and I can try to help you find your perfect rug match!