A rug is one of the most versatile pieces in a home — it finishes the floor, but it also does a lot more. The right rug keeps a room feeling warm, makes your furniture look more pulled-together, and gives the whole space a finished, tidy look. Depending on how many rooms you're decorating, different rug styles can give each one its own personality. Here's our room-by-room breakdown of the best rug for every space in your home.
Red Tribal Pattern Living Room Rug
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Should Every Room Have a Different Rug?
Every room in your home has its own purpose and its own style, so it makes sense to let that guide your rug choice room by room instead of picking one style for the whole house. Think about how each space is used and what look you're going for before you decide.
For example, if your living room furniture leans modern and substantial, choose a rug that matches that scale and weight. And if you have kids, a kids' room rug with a fun, playful pattern is worth picking out specifically for their space.
Red and Black Ethnic Kitchen Rug — Handwoven Wool
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Living Room Rugs
The living room is usually the first room people think of when it comes to rugs, and it's one of the most important spaces to get right. Let your existing decor guide the choice.
Living room rugs come in machine-made, handwoven, or digitally printed styles. Pick whichever weave fits the overall feel of your room.
Your furniture also plays a big part in the decision. If your living room pieces lean rustic or vintage, a distressed or vintage-look rug is a great way to tie the room together.
Kitchen Rugs
Kitchens aren't always thought of as rug-friendly rooms, but the right rug can work well depending on your kitchen's style. Kitchen rugs need to be easy to clean above all else — that's the first thing to look for. From there, let your kitchen's overall look guide the pick.
Flatweave kilim-style rugs are an easy option for kitchens, especially since they're so simple to clean. Their thin, low profile adds style to the kitchen floor and they shake out easily whenever you need to freshen them up. Printed kitchen rugs are another solid choice — they're just as low-maintenance and hold up well to daily wear and tear.
Family Room Rugs
In homes with a separate family room, comfort and style should both be front and center when you're choosing a rug.
Your furniture should guide the decision here too. A family room with clean, understated Scandinavian-style furniture pairs well with a Scandi-inspired rug. For a family room rug, printed or woven styles both work well — pick whichever fits your space.
Hallway Rugs
Hallways connect the rooms in your home and are one of the best spots for a rug. Long, narrow hallway runners add style to the space while also helping keep cold floors from making the rest of the house feel drafty.
Consider switching your hallway rug by season. A wool runner rug is a great pick for the colder months, while a lighter flatweave works well for summer.
Kids' Room Rugs
When picking a rug for your child's room, factor in the furniture, the room's overall layout, and your kid's own taste. Kids' room rugs often come in playful patterns you won't find anywhere else in the house.
Favorite superheroes or colors can shape which pattern a boy or girl gravitates toward. For a nursery, a wool rug is a solid choice since it helps keep the room warm.
Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor spaces aren't the first place people think to add a rug, but a weather-resistant style can add both a decorative touch and extra warmth underfoot. Outdoor rugs are typically flatweave styles built to hold up against the elements.
A flatweave rug on a balcony, patio, or porch dresses up the space and keeps your feet off the cold ground.
Browse our full collection for rug styles for every room, and shop the one that's right for your home today!
