WEEKEND AT HOME / 20
one of the most common home decor mistakes is getting a rug that’s too small for the space. a small rug can shrink a room when the rug should actually make the room feel bigger, warmer, and cozy. and i get it…big rugs are expensive and a huge commitment to make (some of the best ones are $1,000+). so i dug up a bunch of ample-sized area rugs under $500 for you! and lots of inspiration mixed in. for a super small room, aim for at least a 5′ x 7′ rug, but always go for an 8′ x 10′ or bigger for most spaces. you can always layer a few rugs for a unique look too. so make your home cozy with an area rug this weekend! happy decorating! – erika
ikat kilim rug from west elm
kasbah shag rug from hesby
overdyed block print rug from urban outfitters
gigi rug from lulu & georgia
MARSLEV rug from IKEA
maimana rug from cb2
saharah rug from target
SALTBÄK rug from IKEA
oslo wool rug from cb2
taza wool rug from west elm
berber rug from urban outfitters
overdyed moroccan rug from hesby
plus sign rug from urban outfitters
triangle wool rug from west elm
coral rug from lulu & georgia
magical thinking rug from urban outfitters
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Totally agree about the size! We just got a more appropriately sized rug for our living room and WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I will forever and always now be more thoughtful about the size of the rug. It’s great that any style of rug comes in every size. 🙂
it really does! so happy to hear about your experience, thanks for sharing!
Loving the kilim rug print!
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Loving so many of these! I think the overdyed moroccan rug is my favorite. I have always struggled with the conflict of my desire for a big rug and the prices, as you mentioned. This was an awesome post!
Aimee
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Loving these colorful rugs!
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
I love all of the rugs you picked! So many affordable options!
xx Chelsea
http://www.organizedmessblog.com
I’m in love with that black and white rug. I love all with a classic pattern.
Hi Erika! I’ve been looking for a nice area rug, but my carpet is an ugly brown color (bleh!) I want everything to look cohesive (we have black furniture … #mancaveprobs … and I want my living space to look brighter since everything is so dark. What colors should I shoot for? PS: I love your Weekend at Home series. I look forward to reading it every week! xo Jessika http://www.beautybyjessika.com
hi jessika! great question…that is tricky! i’d go with something light to brighten up the space, maybe a white rug or a light beige, that will blend in well with the darker brown and black shades in the room. a beige jute rug might be just the fit for that brown carpet!
These rugs are so beautiful and inspiring, thanks for the roundup!
These are all beautiful but nearly all of them are more than $500 for an 8×10 like you suggest 🙁
These rugs are beautiful. The patterns can really spice up a space. Thanks for sharing!
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I am living for these area rugs! I just moved into my first home, and I’m in desperate need of an awesome new rug. Thanks for all the excellent rug inspo!!
xo. Holly Erinn
happinessbrand.blogspot.com
These are great! That new west elm kilim is so good <3
Hi! I’ve been searching for the rug from the picture above the oslo wool rug and I haven’t had any luck. Do you mind telling me where the picture / rug is from?
A very good article and very interesting and direct, not like others that simply because the article is longer put words to fill, congratulations to the author !!
I love them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Wow! I love it!