Searching for a way to tie your home together? You can never go wrong with an area rug. Area rugs are perfect for adding extra cushion and decorative flair to your floors while complementing your aesthetic. Whether you’re in the market for a rug to place in the kitchen, bedroom, living room (or even the back deck), start with these 30 best rugs you’ll be sure to love.

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Choose the right rug with confidence after reading our guide: Area Rug Buying Guide: How to Choose a Rug.

1. Best Overall: Jemison Performance Gray Rug

Our overall pick for best rugs starts with this one from Trent Austin Design®. This area rug features a cozy, abstract design in four neutral color options (gray, charcoal, light gray, and blue) that are versatile enough to fit a wide variety of aesthetics. Its 100% polypropylene construction offers plenty of durability in high-traffic rooms so the rug doesn’t wear easily, while also coming in 13 sizes for the best fit.

2. Best Budget-Friendly: Swindle Polypropylene Blend Gray/Silver Rug

Give your home a modern look without breaking the bank thanks to this budget-friendly rug from Wade Logan® that you’re able to choose as an area rug or runner. For $83, this rug comes with excellent features of a high-quality pick such as its 30 size and shape selections, seven color shades, and a stain-resistant feature to protect the marble design.

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3. Best Splurge: Calvo Light Beige/Charcoal Area Rug

Treat yourself to this pick from Wade Logan® as one of the best rugs for a splurge. The neutral shades come in the four color options: light beige/charcoal, ivory/white, ivory/black, and brown). It also comes in 16 sizes to add softness to your space with the high-low pile upping the texture. Its polyester-propylene blend gives this rug durability to withstand high-traffic rooms and consistent use that won’t wear out the rug.

4. Best Hand-Knotted: Fiqueroa Handmade Hand-Knotted Cotton Rug

Looking to add originality to your home with a handmade piece? Lay down this hand-knotted rug by Langley Street®. Hand-knotted rugs are one-of-a-kind pieces that are handwoven on a loom for a flatter, less-textured piece. Choose from one of the 38 size and shape options this rug offers to bring this cotton piece to your floors for a splash of color. Just remember to have it professionally cleaned if you encounter any spills to preserve its natural materials.

5. Best Tufted: Hayashi Handmade Hand-Tufted Wool Mocha Rug

Tufted rugs are made differently than hand-knotted since their design is created with a tufting gun to “punch” the rug’s fibers through the canvas, rather than hand-woven. We love this tufted rug from Wade Logan since it sports a stunning visual with a vintage-esque pattern that comes in four color options (mocha, light blue, aqua, and beige) and five sizes. Made with wool, this rug is very resilient and durable, plus water-resistant to prevent mold from developing.

6. Best Loomed: Gammage Polypropylene Blend Gray/Blue Rug

Power-loomed rugs are constructed by a machine that punches the colors and design onto the canvas to produce an extremely durable rug. Made from a polypropylene blend for durability, this power-loomed rug sports a gorgeous multicolored design that comes in six color options. This rug is perfect for homes with kids or pets since it’s stain-resistant, non-shedding, and ideal for high-traffic rooms.

7. Best Flatweave: Cruise Handmade Braided Jute Area Rug in Off White

Flatweave rugs are made with threads strung on a loom vertically to create its slim appearance. These rugs are durable and easy to clean while bringing a smooth texture to your home from natural materials like jute and sisal. This flatweave rug from Highland Dunes brings you the best flatweave rug in 35 size and shape options. With its low-pile and natural fibers, this rug is perfect for low-traffic homes or rooms.

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8. Best Braided: Lovetto Bohemian Handmade Braided Red Rug

Similar to hand-knotted, braided rugs sport a handwoven appearance though with a different technique made from braided strips. This braided rug from Bungalow Rose is one of the best rugs for your home if you’re looking for a unique piece with boho style due to its many colors. This rug comes in 13 different size and shape selections made from a mix of cotton, jute, and sisal that’s stain-resistant to keep its colorful appearance vibrant for years to come.

9. Best Hooked: Brayton Handmade Hand-Hooked Wool Black Rug

Hand-hooked rugs are made by weaving loops of yarn through the backing of the rug with a hooking needle. Because of the tightly pulled together strings, hand-hooked rugs are extremely resilient and durable, which is everything this rug is from Fleur De Lis Living. This wool rug provides an elegant and classy look to your home with its whimsical black and gold design and its array of 21 size and shape options.

10. Best Hide/Pelt: Sutton Handmade Cowhide Medium Brindle Rug

Whether you’re decorating Western Gothic style or animal-print obsessed, this cowhide rug is the addition your floors need. Made with real cowhide, your home will have a natural element to elevate your country decor. Plus, this rug contains extra durability from the added wool and sisal materials.

11. Best Rectangle: Mettler Abstract Brown/Beige Area Rug - Brown/Beige/Red

Rectangle rugs are perfect for large rooms, like a living room or bedroom, to anchor your decor and complete the design. This pick from Wade Logan® is the best rectangular rug because of how well the contemporary design warms your room with its deep shades. Its polypropylene construction keeps the surface stain-resistant and fade-resistant so your design stays fresh. Choose from one of the ten size choices to find the best fit for your desired area.

12. Best Round: Gammage Polypropylene Blend Gray/Blue Rug

Need a rug for a small room? Round rugs add interest to your space with their eye-catching appeal and divert attention away from the room’s smaller size. This is our favorite round rug to lay down because of its striking abstract design that comes in six colorful options and 37 sizes. Its polypropylene blends gives the rug durability, stain-resistance, and non-shedding properties that keeps your rug in pristine condition.

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Along with choosing the right shape, select the right rug size with tips from our guide: How to Choose the Right Rug Sizes.

13. Best Square: Annmarie Performance Rug

Square rugs are perfect for framing certain areas in a room, like a desk or coffee table, while also adding an element of symmetry. This square rug by Hashtag Home is the best rug to frame your beloved pieces while bringing in a burst of color. It’s made with polypropylene for durability and sports a weathered appearance for a lived-in look. This stain-resistant rug is available in 30 sizes and shapes to suit any space.

14. Best Oval: Hillsby Performance Blue/Orange Rug

Oval rugs combine the length of runners with the curves of round rugs for a unique visual. This oval rug softens the sharp lines of your sofa or bed while also adding in refreshing color from the 12 available shades. Along with its 33 size and shape options, this piece is constructed with polypropylene for long-lasting durability and adds a vintage appeal with the faded Turkish pattern.

15. Best Octagon: Akira Performance Yellow Rug

We love how octagon rugs highlight your chosen color scheme and provide an eye-catching visual with its eight lines. This octagonal pick from Langley Street is one of the best rugs with this distinct shape, four vibrant color options (yellow, blue/saffron, brick red, and gray), and 26 shapes and sizes. Each shade features a faded floral pattern for a vintage-inspired feel while the polypropylene materials keep it durable and stain-resistant.

16. Best Half-Circle: Charbonneau Machine-Braided Jute/Sisal Natural Tan Rug

If you’re needing a half-circle rug to lay down at the bottom of a staircase then check out this pick from Bay Isle Home™. Whether you’re following the coastal aesthetic or just want to showcase a natural material, you’ll love the combination of jute and sisal. These materials give the reversible half-circle rug its braided appearance for a homey look that’s full of natural texture.

17. Best Runner: Albion Performance Rug

Decorate the floors of your hallway with this stunning rug from Mistana™. Its gorgeous, traditional Persian pattern mixed with the one of the colorful seven shades adds vintage-inspired elegance to your home. This non-shedding rug is available in six sizes and is constructed with polypropylene for strength and durability.

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Style your rug like a pro with ideas from our guide: How to Style a Rug the Right Way.

18. Best Reversible: Orval Handmade Green Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Our favorite perk of reversible rugs is that you can always flip to its fresh side so the rug wears evenly over time. This is the best reversible rug to lay down because its two sides are full of color and durability from the polypropylene materials. Plus, the oval shape adds visual interest to your indoor or outdoor space while the stain-resistant materials always look fresh.

19. Best Fringe/Tassel: Makenna Performance Shag Light Gray/Beige/Ivory Rug

Add extra decorative flair to your room with the addition of this tassel shag rug from Langley Street®. In 24 different sizes and shapes, this ultra-plush rug features a 1.38" pile height and decorated tassel edge. The neutral shade of this rug makes it effortless to blend with a variety of decor styles while also being stain-resistant.

20. Best for Low-Traffic Rooms: Cade Performance Rug

Trying to find the perfect piece to tie your room together? Choose this rug from Steelside™. With its high-low pile, this rug holds up well in low-traffic rooms to give your space a decorative element with its beautiful gold and white design. Made from polypropylene fibers, this rug comes in 24 size options and is stain-resistant to keep its appearance looking new.

21. Best Stain-Resistant: Indira Polypropylene Blend Forest Green / Light Blue Rug

Speaking of stain-resistant, this pick is the best rug to have if you're looking to hide the appearance of spills or stains. Not only does this rug from Mistana™ have stain-resistant qualities, but it also features deep colors that won’t show discoloration, so you can always enjoy your classic medallion and floral pattern. Choose from one of the 12 colorful shades and 38 sizes to bring this rug into your home for a stain-free focal point that ties your room together.

22. Best Machine-Washable: Chea Performance Light Gray/Rust Machine Washable Rug

Take rug cleaning to the next level with one of the best washable rugs, like this one by Mistana™. Cleaning this rug is a breeze with a pop in the washing machine to freshen the traditional Oriental print before laying it back down on its non-slip backing. With 33 sizes and shapes, we love the combination of white and rust this rug features.

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Learn more about machine-washable rugs in our guide : How to Care for Your Washable Rugs.

23. Best Non-Slip Backing: Kendall Geometric Indoor / Outdoor Tan Area Rug

We love rugs with non-slip backing simply because they don’t require laying down an additional mat to keep it from sliding. This non-slip backing rug stays in place to prevent trips and falls so that you’re able to use it inside or outdoors. This rug sports a geometric design built out of polypropylene and polyester, which gives the rug its water-resistant properties suitable for outdoor use.

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Non-slip backing rugs are perfect for the kitchen! Learn more about kitchen rugs in our guide: Best Kitchen Rugs: Choose the Perfect Rug for Your Kitchen.

24. Best Water-Resistant: Mountview Performance Rug

Keep mold and mildew from developing thanks to water-resistant properties this rug from Andover Mills™ has. In addition to being water-resistant, this rug is fade- and stain-resistant so its boho-style medallion and botanical pattern stays vibrant after consistent use. Choose one of the ten size and shape options before bringing this rich blue, white, and beige rug to your home.

25. Best Floor-Heating Safe: Hillsby Performance Teal/Beige Rug

If you have heated floors, lay down a compatible rug like this pick from Mistana™. Its wool materials make it floor heating-compatible since wool is heat-resistant. With its lower pile, this rug is capable of withstanding high-traffic rooms and won’t wear out the colorful print on all twelve shades. This rug also comes in seven size and shape options to help you find the right fit.

26. Best for Outdoors: Deltana Blue Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Dress up your back deck or patio with this rug by Lark Manor™. The best outdoor rugs add vibrancy and life to your space, which is exactly what this rug does with its refreshing blue, aqua, green, and white abstract pattern. Another crucial feature in this rug is its water-resistant properties that make it excellent for outdoor weather or poolside exposure without the worry of growing mold.

27. Best for Living Rooms: Bridgette Oriental Flatweave Performance Rust Machine Washable Area Rug

Whether you need to add cushioning around your living area or tie the room together, we love this rug from Langley Street®. In eight size options, this pick is one of the best rugs for living rooms from its moody hues to its fade-, water-, and stain-resistant properties. This rug is built with enough durability to preserve its design while also being capable of holding up in high-traffic rooms with its polyester materials and low pile height.

28. Best for Nurseries: Devante Contemporary Hands Power Loom Performance White/ Multi Rug

Complete your little one’s room with this adorable rug from Zoomie Kids. This rug embodies everything a nursery rug should be from its use of colors, playful design, and functional pile height. This rug is gender-neutral and can fit in any nursery design.

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For more nursery rug picks, check out this guide: 12 Best Nursery Rugs for Your New Bundle of Joy

29. Best for Bedrooms: Lanett Oriental Blue/Gray Area Rug

Bedroom rugs add style and elegance to tie your room together and frame your bed. This pick from Three Posts™ is one of the best rugs for bedroom designs with its two neutral shades (blue/gray and beige) and 11 size options. The neutral shades in this Persian-inspired rug are easy to pair with any color scheme, and 11 sizes allow you to easily find one to fit around your bed size. This rug is also stain-resistant to keep its appearance blemish-free.

30. Best for Entryways: Fleckenstein Performance Rug

This pick from Langley Street® is one of the best rugs to have at the front of your home. The vibrant tones and allover floral design bring a bold look to your space that won’t fade from high-traffic thanks to its low pile height. Made from polyester, this rug is ultra durable and floor heating-safe.

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Make a statement for guests as soon as they arrive with an entryway rug from our guide: The Best Rugs for Your Entryway

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Now that you’ve seen 30 of the best rugs, it’s time to find the right one for your home’s floors!