the Rug Buying Guide
An essential design element, finding the perfect rug is easy when you keep these considerations in mind:
Size
A large rug can make any room feel bigger. See our guides below tofind the right size for your room.
Material
Consider materials that stand up to foot traffic (like natural fibers) and life’s little spills (like easy-care performance rugs).
Style
Choose a style that complements your decor—from timeless hand-knotted rugs to contemporary patterned designs.
Entryway Rugs
With the highest foot traffic in the house, this multifunctional space calls for a multi-tasking rug, one that offers a soft spot to slip off shoes, complements your decor, and stands up to dirt without shedding.
Indoor/outdoor and high-performance rugs with a tight weave are durable, easy-to-cleanoptions for stepping up your style and making your house feel like a home.
sizing + placement guide
A rug in an entryway doesn’t just protect your flooring—it makes the entrance to your home more inviting. Choosing the right size helps you make the right first impression.
Small Space Entryway
2' x 3'Choose a low-pile runner that won’t interfere with the door opening.
Long Entryway
2.5' x 9'For asymmetrical entries, center your runner in front of the door, rather than evenly between walls, for better balance.
Large Entryway
3' x 5' or 5' x 8'Position your rug parallel to the door length-wise rather than vertically to cover more floor space.
choose your material
Choose yarn-dyed wool for rich color and softness, high-performance synthetics for stain-resistance, or a viscose blend for luxe sheen.
These durable favorites areextra cozy and highly resilient.
Handcrafted and sustainably sourced, these neutral, natural classics ground any space.
Versatile, cozy, and modern, these high-quality rugs are easy styling pieces.
Made by hand, these one-of-a-kind styles are designed to last and love.
Hypoallergenic, family-friendly styles are perfect indoors and out.
Get the Layered Look
A designer secret for added color, texture, and personality—layering rugs helps you define asmaller corner of the room or show off a special rug too small for your space.
STEP1
Pick a large neutral flatweave, sisal, or jute rug as your base.
STEP2
Choose a smaller accent rug in a contrasting color, pile, or pattern to lay on top.
STEP3
Adjust the angle of the top rug to reveal 1'-3' of the bottom rug beneath it.
