I spend a lot of time sourcing rugs for clients, and well, for my own home. I can easily spend hours onsite and online rug shopping and this past few week was no different. I have two current clients that need rugs for outdoor spaces and for their interior living rooms, oh and entryway, oh and dining. With rug on the brain, I thought I put together my top affordable rugs for each room in the house. It is safe to say I have actually seen and / or used these rugs in my own home or in a clients space and no regrets.
Top 5 Affordable Rugs For Each Room
Each space in your home requires a different style rug, whether it be for heavy traffic, warmth, layers, style or want. So, I broke it down by style and / or space.
1. Sisal / Jute Rugs
So, these rugs are everywhere and people love them. I will admit, I have one in my entryway and living room, but, its simplicity does not fit with my home decor, so both rugs are layered with a more formal area rug on top of it. In winter I add a blue rug over the jute for my living room, but, in the summer months I replace it with a cowhide rug. Give the space a lighter more airy feel.
The above 50% jute 50% wool rug was actually by Nate Berkus for Target. I bought it over 4.5 years ago and it has held about like new. I love the mix of wool in the rug, because then, it is soft on your bare feet.
Other favorites are:
World Markets Grey Metallic Jute Rug
West Elms Jute Boucle Rug
Home Depot’s Jute Rug is chunky and fun.
2. Outdoor / Indoor Rugs
Pottery Barns Trina Rug: I just used this in a clients porch and it looks fab, check out the porch reveal here.
World Market has great deals on outdoor rugs / mats and I still love my porch rug from last summers.
Wayfairs Eldridge Outdoor Rug is best deal online! Stylish and affordable, and comfy under your feet.
3. Entryway Runners
For the Entryway, I am a firm believer in a dark patterned Persian rug, vintage preferably of course. Guest can come in from our harsh winters wearing boots and wipe their feet, you would never know. My own vintage Persian rug has seen some harsh winters and you can’t even tell. I got mine from my favorite Etsy Shop BEHomeCo awhile back.
Otherwise, you can find Persian rugs that are not vintage/handloomed on Overstock and still get the same great look.
4. Bedroom Rugs
I believe these rugs need to be comfy under your feet, and if you possible, 100% wool. You spend many hours sleeping in this space, nothing wrong with being surrounded by natural fibers.
One of my top fave 100% wool rugs for a bedroom or great room is Potterybarn’s Bosworth. I love the feel, look and style. You can’t go wrong.
Another fave and current clients of mine have purchased this for their great room, and love it, as do I, is West Elm’s Blue Lagoon Rug
Now, for a neutral comfy rug, Crate and Barrel’s Parker Wool Shag Rug is perfection.
5. Best Rug to Layer Over A Jute Rug
My number one pick is a good cowhide rug or a distressed vintage inspired rug like these.
Hope this gives you all a little shopping relief.
robin rue says
Area rugs can add SO much to a space! I love that they can bring in all sorts of colors and just completely change the look of a room.
Cecilia Cannon says
Exactly! and if you don’t over spend you can change the look of a room easily.
Brittany @ Everyday Thoughts says
I’ve been looking for a high-quality but resilient rug for in my mud room. Thanks for sharing this because you’ve given me so many ideas.
Cecilia Cannon says
oh good! I hope this helps some.
Angela Tolsma says
I had no idea that home depot had rugs. I love a good rug, though I love hardwood more!! I so wish my apartment had hardwood so I could invest in a good rug!
Cecilia Cannon says
YES they do. I wouldn’t buy all of them, just a couple that are worth it, 😉
Aish Das-Padihari says
I’m crazy about jute and anything that’s natural plus has a natural look to it. Though jute rugs are not very easy to clean.
Cecilia Cannon says
Certain jute rugs are horrible to clean! But, if you really get a good chunky one, you can cut out some strays that are stained. The tighter the jute rug the harder to clean
Andrea says
WOW this are all great rugs. I am currently living in a carpeted apartment and so miss my wooden floors when I lived in Boston. A couple of these would look amazing in my old apt.
Cecilia Cannon says
Love wood floors but totally get where you are at. you can always add a thinner rug over carpet, sometimes, depends on the carpet, 🙂
Danielle says
I am in dire need of a new living room rug. I kind of like the designs of the indoor/outdoor rugs, but with a bedroom rug texture.
Cecilia Cannon says
Yes, totally, those rugs are good indoors too, I like to add a good cushioned rug pad (like the ones from rugpadusa) to give those outdoor rugs a more indoor comfort.
Heather McMechan says
Need to go rug shopping for kids room? Any recommendations?
Cecilia Cannon says
For sure, I love west elm for kids rugs (some fun modern colors) and you can’t beat wayfair either!
Cindy Ingalls says
I love patterned rugs. I also have lots of throw rugs around.
Cecilia Cannon says
awesome Cindy! thanks for checking in.
Lily says
OMG We have a couple Jute Rugs as well in our living room, I love it but our dog went pee on one of them so it has a nice stain on it. Still trying to figure out how to get it out haha. But after reading this, I just may trying the layering over the jute rug 🙂
Thanks!!
Cecilia Cannon says
oh, yes layers is a sneaky trick to just hide those stains.
AnnMarie John says
These rugs are all so lovely. I love adding rugs to rooms because they give more character and color! It’s good to know where to find affordable ones!
Cecilia Cannon says
Agree AnnMarie – rugs can really elevate a room
Amanda Dorich says
My kids are destroying my rugs so I will definitely need new ones soon! I love all the options you shared here!
Cecilia Cannon says
totally get you Amanda with the kids. ugh.
Brittany says
We are about to move into our new house soon and I can’t wait to start decorating. Rugs are number one on my list of things to get!
Cecilia Cannon says
Congrats on the move!! Always exciting, and I do hope my tips will help you out.
Kristina says
This is great information because I’ve been looking for a rug for my master bedroom and family room.
Cecilia Cannon says
hope it can help you out.
Amber Nelson says
I never know where to go, but I tend to buy from wayfair and I have purchased from home depot as well.
Cecilia Cannon says
Wayfair rocks!!!
Shannon Gurnee says
That’s a gorgeous room! These are some great ideas for affordable rugs for your home. Thanks for sharing.
Cecilia Cannon says
awe, thanks! any time.
Shannon Gurnee says
This is awesome! I have been looking for the perfect rug for our bedroom and some of these would be perfect!
Cecilia Cannon says
YAH!! happy to hear that.
Stacey says
I have the beige and turquoise rug in the bottom left of your picture. I love it! I highly recommend it. I love the colors and the feel. It looks perfect in my office,
Cecilia Cannon says
Stacy, you do!! that is awesome.
Kaity | With Kids and Coffee says
I love a good rug! I’m especially loving the bedroom rugs that you’ve pulled together on this list. Lots of cute stuff!
Alison | So Chic Life says
These are great resources! We purchased several from esalerugs.com for great prices especially on super large rugs.
Alison | So Chic Life says
And I love wayfair and west elm too! You do such a great job picking out rugs!
Cecilia Cannon says
awe thank you Alison!
Cecilia Cannon says
oh, thanks for the tip!
Jasmine says
Wayfair and Elm have the greatest selections for the home! I’m totally loving that red runner it has a laid back boho feel to it that I love!
Cecilia Cannon says
agree! the red runner is perfection
Krystle Cook says
I have been meaning to redo some rooms and couldn’t figure out what they were lacking. Now I know! I have never really decorated with rugs but I really like these.
Cecilia Cannon says
oh yes!!! add some accent rugs, even layer them.
Cat says
Rugs can really bring a room theme together! I have 4 different rugs in our bedroom lol
Cecilia Cannon says
4!! love it!