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These rugs strike the right balance of style, comfort, and durability.
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But since different rugs serve different purposes, it can be difficult to pick out the right one.
What makes a rug truly soft is the weave as much as the material, saysAnita Yokota.
Anita Yokota is an interior designer and the author ofHome Therapy.
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Area rugs arent always easy to vacuum, but this one gave us no trouble.
As our vacuum glided across it, dirt was immediately suctioned up.
After two months, the quality and texture remained the same.
The Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Jules Oriental Area Rug is a low-pile rug that still provided enough cushion for our feet to land on each morning.Credit: Southern Living
We even found that the rugs colors mask dirt and other residue.
Eventually, our tester moved it to their powder roomand this rug still exceeded expectations.
Look no further, because thiswashable rugis your best option.
And after multiple washings over six months of use, the quality has remained the same.
And despite its thin construction, it still felt fairly soft underfoot.
Even though this rug has a thick, durable texture, it still feels soft to the touch.
Fortunately for us, the rug was brown, so it was able to hide some of the stain.
On the other hand, if you were to purchase a different color, stains may be more visible.
It has even held up against cat claws after being used a makeshift scratcher.
Just be prepared to sweep up any loose fibers every so often.
And when used with the matching rug pad, it stayed put the whole time we used it.
The natural material did curl a bit along the edges.
And, as is to be expected with jute, its not soft to walk on with bare feet.
But its a quality jute rug if youre looking for a hardy option.
Like most faux-fur rugs, it has an extremely high pile that your feet sink right into.
Plus, with its unique appearance, its a great way toelevate your bedroom.
After using it for six months, the quality remained the same.
When we ran our hand over the fibers, there was no shedding.
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Using the stain remover, we were able to get rid of a large majority of the chocolate stain.
However, this rug is machine washable, which certainly aids in removing major stains and spills.
Choose from numerous sizes and color options to suit any space.
When we spilled wine on the Tumble Tabor Washable Rug, it pooled on top of the fibers so that we could quickly wipe it up with a paper towel.Credit: Southern Living
The high-pile fibers are tightly packed, giving the rug a uniformly soft and snuggly texture.
This texture helps to prevent the rug from wearing out.
After having the rug in our apartment for six months, its appearance did not change.
We also found that without a non-skid mat underneath, the rug will slide around.
Our pet brush didnt disrupt the rugs texture or leave any noticeable marks behind.
And should you should probably roll up the rug for storage or cleaning, its easy to do so.
One problem that we did run into was trying to make the rug stay flat.
Wed recommend placing it under a piece of furniture to start, to keep the edges from curling up.
Additionally, the rug comes with an anti-slip underlay that kept it firmly in place.
We think this would make a durable addition to a patio, mudroom, or even a large entryway.
We also liked how soft the rug was, and that it was easy to clean.
We also analyzed the consistency of the texture.
As a rule of thumb, measure your table and add 4 feet to both its length and width.
Each of these materials have their own benefits and drawbacks.
For example,wool rugshave great insulation and are flame-resistant.
However, they can begin to show more wear overtime than their natural counterparts.
Yokota says, Im a fan of natural fibers.
This makes them the perfect rugs to place in your bedroom or living room.
But its easier for dirt to become trapped in these rugs, so you mustregularly clean them.
Finally, flat-woven rugs have no pile whatsoever.
Style
Like other pieces of furniture, area rugs are meant to add style to your space.
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The AllModern Ovid Rug is one of the thinnest rugs we tested, which makes it easy to roll up and store or move to other parts of the home.Credit: Southern Living
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Although the Safavieh Milan Shag Accent Rug is very plush, it lays completely flat with no curling along the edges.Credit: Southern Living
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The Revival Hart Jute Rug is a hardy option made with natural fibers. It’s not soft to walk on with bare feet, but this is to be expected with jute.Credit: Southern Living / Henry Wortock
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The Ashler Home Ultra Soft Faux Sheepskin Rug has an extremely high pile that your feet sink right into.Credit: Southern Living
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The AllModern Walker Checkered Shag Area Rug has tightly packed, high-pile fibers that give it a uniformly soft and snuggly texture.Credit: Southern Living
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The Safavieh Crystal Collection Rug’s low pile height made cleanup easy—we were able to pick up 98% of the coffee grounds with one pass of the vacuum.Credit: Southern Living / Henry Wortock
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The Lydersholm Rug has thin, tightly woven fibers that feels more like a fibrous mat than an area rug.Credit: Southern Living / Henry Wortock
In our lab testing, we walked across each rug multiple times to see how it felt underfoot and how it held up to foot traffic.Credit:Southern Living / Henry Wortock
Higher pile rugs tend to be more difficult to clean because they can trap dirt in their long fibers.Credit:Southern Living / Henry Wortock
