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How to choose a rug for every room in your home

Burnt orange lounge, timber side table all sitting on a thick charcoal rug in living room.
Add drama and comfort to every room this winter with the new collection of rugs.

The life-changing magic of a rug 

Transform bare summer floors in an instant with this year’s exciting new-season rugs, which come in a beautiful range of textures, materials and colours to suit every space and use. From living areas to the nursery, these on-trend pieces – in nostalgic patterns with a mood-boosting feel – can form the foundation of a whole new look for your home. They also help insulate against the chill and noise and, best of all, can be rolled out or up and away whenever you fancy.

How to choose a rug for your living room 

For rooms that function as places to relax and unwind, a soothing palette rules. But you can still make a home fashion statement with a contemporary rug in neutral colours. Paler hues are lovely in no-shoe zones, where a wool weave will feel reassuring underfoot. “High/low tufted wool rugs in abstract designs give living rooms a modern look and provide great insulation,” says Hannah Ahtuam, Bunnings home furnishings buyer. 

Living room while soft white sheer curtains, green and cream lounge with soft colour cream rug.  

How to choose a rug for your dining room

Mealtimes can be messy, so consider this when you choose a rug to define your dining space. Easy-care, washable polypropylene looks and feels good, while patterns that pay homage to vintage designs are very forgiving of small stains. A low-fuss smooth pile will reduce the chance of furniture legs catching.

Light timber flooring with timber dining table sitting on soft browns/cream rug 

How to choose a rug for the bedroom

Styling a bedroom is all about cosy comfort, and rugs are a key ingredient for a soft and textural space. Capture a sumptuous sensation underfoot with a plush rug, with a deep pile and velvety texture. Size makes all the difference in a bedroom scheme. A larger rug is visually appealing and serves to pull together the elements of the room. Ideally, opt for a large rug (or two of the same side by side) that sits under the entire bed and bedside tables too. Otherwise, position the rug under the lower two thirds of the bed, with enough either side so you can swing your feet out of bed and straight onto the rug – utter bliss on a cold winter morning!

Featured red brick wall in bedroom with bed, timber side table and lush red rug 

How to choose a rug for the nursery 

Little ones are always playing on the floor, making rugs an essential element of their room decor. Fabulously tactile shag pile and faux fur are winners, or opt for a more easy-care rug that does double-duty as a game, such as this cute ‘Roadway’ design for hours of fun with toy cars – beep beep! “In a child’s room, choose cheerful rugs in vibrant colours to help stimulate imaginative play,” says Hannah.

Nursery with wooden floorboards, a woven chair, toys on a shelf. On the floor are two rugs with a baby lying down playing with a grey stuffed animal. One rug has a koala and the other has roads and cars

How to clean a rug

1. Always check the manufacturer’s care instructions, and spot test an inconspicuous area first.

2. Most polypropylene and polyester rugs can be given a gentle scrub with mild detergent solution, then rinsed with a hose and hung out to dry.

3. Wool rugs require a soft sponging, then blot dry with towels and hang outside to air.

Rug styling tips

1. Use positional rugs to ground furniture in a large room.

2. Lay a long runner to lead up a hallway.

3. Create soft, textural layers in a bedroom.

feature red brick wall with fireplace, soft cream lounge and colourfull rug with dog bed and ouppy inside having a sleep 

Keep your rugs looking sharp

Follow this simple carpet and rug cleaning tips.

 

Photo Credit: Martina Gemmola, Alex Reinders.

Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.