On the chase for actually cool rugs? Here are 24 options that might just fit the bill AND plenty of tips for finding the perfect 1.

A new carpet for our living room was at the acme of my list for months. If you follow forth on my Instagram, y'all know that is true. And once I found the perfect ane (number two on the listing), I realized what an affect a bully carpet could brand in a space. Even if nothing else has changed.

So, I rounded upwards 24 more often than not neutral but however very cool rugs to (hopefully) make your carpeting search a little bit easier.

Knowing where to find the rug of your dreams is kinda simply one-half the boxing. And then I too included my top tips for how to pick a carpet, what size y'all'll need, fifty-fifty whether or not yous actually demand a carpeting pad that companies are e'er trying to add together on to your order.

24 Cool Rugs to Aid you Find the Perfect 1

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1. Ellington Hand-Tufted Rug from McGee and Co. (from $142)

I honestly can't believe this is a manufactured carpet, because it looks and then authentically vintage. I specially love the colors and how muted the carpeting is. This blueprint and color combo is perfect for kids considering information technology'll most likely hibernate pesky stains.

ii. Stripe Break Rug from Lula and Georgia (from $98)

This carpeting is currently sitting in my living room (I have the 8×10). I've just had it for a few months, but it'south already standing the examination of a toddler and a true cat really well. Which might be surprising for such a light colored carpet in a high traffic zone.

The texture is actually forgiving when information technology comes to Franz digging his claws in it. And it'south been actually practiced for playtime with Hayes because all of his toys with wheels roll over it nicely. v-star rating and two thumbs up from me!

3. Peruvian Rug from Garmentory (from $294)

For a vintage carpet, I love how vibrant these rugs are. Garmentory has more to choose from also. I only linked to one of them, but if you're looking for a vibrant vintage rug, peek around the Garmentory site for a truly unique rug. Some other great spot for vintage online is Etsy!

4. Concord Rug from McGee and Co. (from $230)

The colour combo of this rug is so pretty. The coral and blue are really beautiful together and kind of remind me of the carpet I have in my bedroom correct at present.

5. Ivory Tower Reversible Rug from Leif (from $68)

So this carpet seems similar the perfect rug for a high traffic area. Why? Considering it's reversible. If one side is getting a little dingy, extend the life of this rug by flipping it over!

Since its double side, you could also recall of it as two rugs in ane. And so if you're feeling bored and desire to switch things upwards, simply flip to the other side for a refreshed space. Talk near getting a good bang for your buck.

six. Territory Resto Rug from Garmentory (from $225)

I'thousand a sucker for texture, and this rug has got a ton of it. Plus, there'due south something so pure and simple nearly a white carpeting. Granted, white rugs are a take chances, BUT if yous experience similar taking the leap, this is a really good one.

Information technology's perfect for low traffic areas like the guest bedroom or guest bath. Spaces that don't actually get a lot of activeness, but you still want them to look cute.

seven. Hand-Knotted Double Diamond Carpet from Anthropologie (from $128)

On the other side of the spectrum, this rug is total of color (which I honey). It'south similar to the vintage runner we have by our front door with the pinkish color palette. Lots of texture and lots of colour makes this the perfect statement in your infinite.

8. Cliona Rug from Lula and Georgia (from $66)

I love how playful this rug is. It's a really sparse weave so y'all might demand to put a carpet pad underneath (which I'll touch on afterwards). But information technology's a not bad pick for a nursery or a living room. It'southward a good carpet for playtime as well, if you have kids!

9. Zahari Rug from West Elm (from $299)

Here's another 'looks vintage simply isn't vintage' rug that is all kinds of cool. I especially love the pinkish and could come across this in a super feminine nursery or in a super neutral space as a statement rug.

This could likewise be a really cool rug to layer over a jute or simple woven rug if you want to get a smaller size / don't want a huge pinkish rug to be the highlight of the room.

10. Zehra Rug from Lula and Georgia (from $398)

I love the lines of this rug. And how the colors are so muted and sparse. Information technology's perfect for only a sense of taste of colour without being too overwhelming or also much of a argument.

11. Sundari Expanse Carpeting from The Citizenry (from $650)

This is a expert rug if you have a huge space. You'll read a bit more about information technology below, but darker rugs are really skilful for anchoring larger spaces. And the lines of this rug are so cool! It's got a flake of a Cali vibe, which I really like too. Merely I'm kinda fractional, since I was built-in there and all.

12. Arches Carpeting from Lula and Georgia (from $128)

And so this is another carpeting I tried in the living room. But I concluded up sending this 1 back and honestly, information technology was tough because this carpeting is SO unique.

I really love this rug, but with our existing furniture and a toddler on our hands, it didn't feel like the right move for where we are in life at the moment. That said, delight purchase this carpeting so I can live vicariously though you! Haha. It'southward really amazing!

xiii. Mitt-Knotted Mischa Rug from Anthropologie (from $128)

If you want to moroccan rug look, merely not the trellis carpet that everyone already has (including me), this is an awesome option. The design is dissimilar from what you lot typically see and I'thou a sucker for some good looking tassels.

fourteen. Mesa Carpet from Block Shop (from $900)

I know this has a bigger price tag than some of the others, but this rug is and then cute and unique. I pretty much honey every rug that comes from Cake Shop, simply the color and design of this carpeting is too skillful.

15. Cordoba Carpeting from West Elm (from $199)

I beloved the muted pastely colors of this rug. The pattern is really cool and looks super vintage (without the vintage cost tag). Win win!

16. Pamela Wiley Arches Rug from W Elm (from $299)

If yous're looking for something a little less conventional, this rug is a cool option. Especially if you're not into a vintage way rug and have a more contemporary or modern infinite.

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17. Kelim Rug from Ferm Living (from $116)

I'm all about this color philharmonic. The rusty reds are really pretty and I love the design of the shapes.

18. Alexi Black Jute Carpet from CB2 (from $299)

Like I said before, this darker carpet would exist perfect for a big space. Plus, the color philharmonic is actually pretty. I love the rusty red next to the blueish grey. It makes for a really interested colour palette to work with in a space.

19. Tufted Perrin Rug from Anthropologie (from $78)

I rarely see a stripe I don't similar, and this ane is definitely included in that category. What I love virtually about information technology is that fact that it's tufted,  giving information technology all the feels y'all desire underneath your feet.

Perfect for the bedroom. I mean, who wouldn't want to footstep on a fluffy cloud of striped perfection after getting out of bed? It's the perfect way to start the day.

20. Lagoon Rug from Block Store (from $500)

Another rug (that actually is like a piece of art) from Cake Shop. I can't resist the lines of these rugs. I mean, I've never seen anything similar this earlier and honey how unique it is.

21. Array Handwoven Recycled Carpeting from CB2 (from $129)

Not just is this carpeting super cool, it'due south besides sustainably made. It's made with recycled cotton from the garment district and is super durable. And so if yous've got pets or kids, this carpeting tin have the oestrus.

22. Aures Carpet from West Elm (from $299)

This is another carpeting that has a really Moroccan experience that I'thousand actually into. Just if you tin can't get into a tufted rug (because they actually crave a lot of vacuuming and who actually has time for that?) this is a really great pick.

Why? Considering its all the design aspects I love about a Moroccan rug with wayyyy less upkeep and wayyyy more durability.

23. Puna Carpet from Pampa (from $601)

Can y'all tell that I'grand pretty obsessed with this rust color? And I'm REALLLY into this carpeting. It's so simple, only really makes a assuming statement. And it would look so cool in virtually whatever space. This rug is currently convincing me I need just one more rug in my house. Haha.

24. Ruby Tufted Rug from Urban Outfitters (from $149)

All the looks and feels of a vintage rug with a friendly price tag. This rug is a great option if you're looking for an authentic Western farsi rug on a upkeep.

Then now that you've seen them all, which ones are y'all most fatigued to? And how do you lot know what size to get? All questions I've asked myself when trying to find the perfect rug for our space. And while I'one thousand no practiced, I'm happy to share the tips I've picked up along the way, that actually seemed to assistance me.

How to pick a cool rug?

Bigger is (sometimes) better. Instead of using multiple rugs that will visually interruption up a space, try a big one that will brand the space cohesive. This can be especially important in smaller spaces. In open up concept homes, you have some more jerk room when it comes to the corporeality of rugs in a space.

Mind the Color.If you have a pocket-sized room, generally a rubber bet is going with a lighter colored rug (to make the room experience bigger and more open up).

Just there are definitely exceptions, similar this colorful-meets-semi-neutral vintage carpeting in Mollie's bath, from Almost Makes Perfect. Doesn't it look so good in hither? In this case, with the neutral wood tones and and white walls, a more colorful patterned rug grounds the space.

Know your Infinite. You won't know what size you demand unless yous measure the room (or at least the spot you lot'd like the rug to be) and understand the shape of your space as well.

Here are a couple of examples: Square dining rooms normally phone call for round tables which wait corking on top of circular rugs. Longer more rectangular rooms can by and large exist oriented that way.

What size carpet should I get for a…

Large living room? Try a large rug that all your article of furniture tin sit on completely. Especially if it'due south a living room in an open up concept space. It visually fills the space and anchors the entire room.

Living room where my article of furniture is touching the walls? Stick to a carpeting that the front legs of all your seating can sit on. You don't desire your rug butting up against the wall, and there'due south no need to pay for the extra foursquare footage of a rug you won't even see under neath a slice of article of furniture.

Modest living room? Go a carpet that's big plenty for the interior of the seating space. Just big enough to peek out from nether your coffee table. One of these Block Shop rugs (in a higher place) would wait great in a small infinite, don't you lot think?

Dining room? The rule of thumb for the dining room is that y'all should take enough space for the chair legs to all sit down on the rug.

Large sleeping room? Become with a carpet big enough for a few feet of space around the entire bed. For example, for my rex sized bed, we used a 8×ten rug that follows this guide.

Modest chamber? The best way to get a rug in a small bedroom is actually to use 2 rugs on either side of the bed. These tin be ii three×5 rugs or 2 small runners. These should not exist longer than the bed itself though.

BTW – None of these are steadfast rules that tin't exist changed – just guide to go yous started.

What if my carpet is as well small?

I haven't tried this in my own space, but I've seen this done in actually absurd ways lately. The all-time way to combat a 'too small for the space' rug is to layer. Just similar Leanne Ford does in her bedroom in the photo above. She layered a pretty vintage moroccan rug over a uncomplicated white woven rug to give it a little more width.

Jute or any natural woven rugs are pretty inexpensive. Peculiarly when you demand something really large. Buying a huge jute or natural woven carpet is wayyyyy less $$ than buying a huge unique / vintage carpeting (for example). In short, layering could save you hundreds while even so getting a large plenty rug for your infinite AND getting a pocket-sized and cool special carpet for the centerpiece of the space.

Rug pad or no?

Another question you might exist wondering nearly is if you lot need a rug pad or not. I currently take a carpet pad under my living room rug (which is #two from this list). And the main reason we put ane under it is considering the rug is pretty thin. We spend a lot of fourth dimension in the living room and I wanted something a little more cushy to walk on (and keep it from moving around too much). I've been thinking that we demand one under the rug in Hayes's room too for the same reason.

I think a good rule of thumb is to always put a rug pad under a thin woven carpeting, where tufted or high pile rugs don't necessarily need one. Particularly if they're underneath pieces of furniture that concur them in place.

Another reason yous might use a carpeting pad is underneath a rug in a high traffic expanse if the rug isn't being anchored by article of furniture. A non-slip pad is smart to apply, but exist careful with the kind of pad you lot buy…

What kind of rug pad should I get?

If y'all have hardwood floors, steer clear of rug pads made with plastic if you can. Why? Considering they tin damage the terminate of your floor. Instead, look for felt pads for thin rugs or natural rubber pads for a not-slip pick.

Not just are they good for protecting your floors, they're made from natural materials which means they're also eco-friendly.

Okay! That'southward it. We've finally made it to the end. Are yous still with me? Haha. Are yous currently looking for a rug?Which rug practice you lot like most from all the ones I shared?I'd love to see if whatsoever of these beauties get in in your domicile!