area rug

Partial floor covering

An area rug is a rug that covers part of a floor rather than wall-to-wall carpeting.

Area rugs define spaces within rooms, add warmth or color, and protect flooring underneath: We put an area rug under the dining table.

They range from small accent pieces to room-sized coverings.

style

oriental

Of the East

vintage · antique · bohemian · traditional · contemporary · geometric · floral · medallion · tribal · abstract

construction

handwoven

Made manually on looms

braided · hooked · loomed · pile · hand-knotted · warp · weft · backing · fringe · binding

placement

living room

Home's social space

dining room · nursery · office · layered · centered · anchoring · underfoot · runner · bedside · hearth

material

wool

Sheared animal fiber

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • jutePlant fiber for sacking

sisal · polyester · nylon · viscose · chenille · hemp · bamboo · seagrass · olefin · acrylic

function

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

insulation · protection · softness · padding · underlay · non-slip · grip · cozy · plush · soundproofing

decor

accent

Regional speech pattern

pattern · texture · aesthetic · ambiance · coordinate · statement piece · style · theme · palette · contrast

Categories
Opposites
floor covering extent

area rugwall-to-wall carpet

Flooring covering entire room

fitted carpet · broadloom

surface type

area rughardwood floor

Solid lumber ground covering

tile floor · concrete floor · stone floor · marble floor · bare concrete

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G