Materials: Polypropylene
It’s hard to choose a favorite textile from the team at Beni Rugs. Known for their collabs with high-profile designers and tastemakers like Athena Calderone, Colin King, and Tom Delavan, each rug is made-to-order by hand in Morocco and has the distinctive flair of a custom piece. These rugs are made of 100% wool–no synthetic fibers here–and come in a wide variety of styles and pile heights.
Materials: Wool
Best Neutral Rugs
Armadillo has an impressive lineup of relaxed-but-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 chic and inviting, 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.
Materials: Jute and wool
This thick, tone-on-tone rug features varying textures that give it maximum visual interest. It’s made for indoor or outdoor use, which gives you plenty of options in terms of where to use it. We can see it in a bohemian living room accented with macramé wall hangings. Or it could also take center stage in an open-air living space, surrounded by palms and grounded with contemporary, outdoor furniture.
Materials: Cotton and mixed fibers
This budget-friendly, versatile rug works well with just about any style, color scheme, or home decor. You can use the casual staple as an indoor or outdoor rug.
Materials: Polyester and polypropylene
This high-quality, flatweave rug is a minimalist’s dream that would look equally lovely in a living room, loft, or dining room. Seen here in sand, it’s also available in granite (a light gray).
Materials: Wool, cotton, and polyester
This contemporary beauty, another of the best area rugs for living rooms, has a little bit of everything: an aesthetically pleasing blend of go-with-everything tones, such as cream, gray, and brown; an eye-catching mix of low- and high-pile (up to 1.25 inches high); and even tassels for a little extra flair.
Materials: Wool
Best Jute Rugs
Safavieh’s natural fiber collection features thick, beautifully textured rugs made of jute. Strong, sustainable, and derived from plants, this sage pick makes for the perfect rug if you’re looking for something earthy and calming. It’s available in other colors, including brown, gray, natural, rust, ivory, and purple.
Materials: Jute
The subtle dashed border on this jute rug from Nordic Knots is a little bit graphic and a little bit lighthearted thanks to the neutral colors and texture. Made of natural materials, it’s the perfect addition for a living room or home office—any place you want a bit of visual interest. The woven construction offers a rugged vibe that’s best anchored in a room with tons of color.
Materials: Jute
Best Flatweave and Low-Pile Rugs
Check out this Persian-style rug from West Elm. The sustainably sourced, velvety soft, low-pile rug is available in seven shades, including cayenne, midnight, and iron (pictured).
Materials: Viscose and wool
If you’re looking to infuse your space with vibrant colors, this is the right rug for you. This wildly affordable Amazon rug, available in yellow, blue, fuchsia, teal, and orange, gives you a huge palette to work with when decorating your space. However, if you prefer to stick to one color family, check out this version, which adheres to blue hues.
