“This rug was customized exactly to my space, which is one of the many reasons I’d recommend Stark for a challenging project. The people at Stark have been doing what they do for over 85 years so it’s not surprising that it’s incredibly well made. Stark’s team unpacked and laid the rug out for me, helped place my furniture back on top of it, and even took photos to ensure the rug fit the space well. Aside from filling a room with awkward dimensions, I needed a textile that was durable (hello dog who loves to dig and make a mess!), easy to clean, and still neutral; this indoor-outdoor blend suited my space perfectly.” —Rachel Fletcher, contributor
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Here you’ll find even more fluffy rugs, some made with synthetic fibers (read: a breeze to clean), hand-knotted beauties, and choices for every color palette imaginable. Think high-quality, well-reviewed, aesthetically pleasing picks in a variety of styles, textures, and price ranges.
Lots of the stock in West Elm’s rug section is easy on the eyes—from Persian rug styles to outdoor rug designs, the retailer has carpeting for every area of the home. 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). For something with more of an earthy, calming vibe, this handwoven blue jute rug is strong, sustainable, and derived from plants; plus available in seven different sizes.
The hardest part about choosing a textile from Rugs USA will be narrowing down your choices. Known for their interior designer and celebrity-led collabs with names like Arvin Olano and Ashley Tisdale, each rug is handmade and has the distinctive flair of a custom piece at approachable prices. Standouts include the textured Fritz wool rug with a subtle checkerboard design and the Maren shag rug, which is a plush bestseller.
For true interior aficionados, Design Within Reach’s area rug inventory caters to the most discerning design shoppers. Beni Rugs, HAY, and Muuto are just a few of the names you’ll find in the mix, but we also don’t think you should sleep on the retailer’s carpet collection designed in-house. The Mae Tonal Border Rug seen here can give your space some richness thanks to the deep burgundy hue and unexpected outer edge carvings, while the high-pile Borderline Wool Moroccan rug from Beni adds graphic stripes and texture underfoot.
