From highly intricate traditional Persian rugs to Moroccan Berber rugs, extra-large and beautifully crafted centrepieces for your home don’t tend to come cheap.
Whether hand-woven or created on a machine, the sheer amount of time, care and materials used to craft these sumptuously soft home accessories cannot be underestimated.
Though made through a speedier, machine-led manufacturing process and less expensive yarns, value-for-money rugs do exist so that all homes can enjoy the feeling of stepping out of bed onto a velvety smooth surface. Say goodbye to perennially cold feet and enjoy a barefoot wander into the living room, no matter the weather.
Not only are rugs easier to clean than traditional carpets, but they help to create texture and depth in your space. Breaking up an interior silhouette with a side table here and an interesting floor lamp there is all well and good, but nothing sparks conversation and comfort quite like a stylish area rug or two.
If you’re feeling particularly inspired by the 70s and 80s, you might even consider layering one or two large area rugs over one another for a recording studio-style look. Create a path from one room to the next with a variety of rugs in different shapes, sizes and styles for a truly eclectic aesthetic.
We’ve curated a selection of the best affordable large rugs on the market so that you can add effortless warmth, grandeur and sophistication to your home. Keep scrolling for a plethora of intricate and eye-catching designs.
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Zoie Multicolour Flatwoven Rug
- Size: 245 x 305cm
- Available sizes: 60 x 90cm, 90 x 150cm, 120 x 185cm, 150 x 215cm, 185 x 275cm, 275 x 365cm, 305 x 425cm
Though on the pricier end of the spectrum, the Zoie rug from Ruggable certainly offers a value-for-money exchange given the intricacy of the design and range of colours. Inspired by Moroccan Berber designs, the distressed design means that the piece will truly stand the test of time, no matter how worn it gets. It’s also equipped with Ruggable’s signature two-piece cover and pad system for at-home washing.
Buy now £499.00, Ruggable
Noor Chequered Burnt Orange/Cream Rug
- Size: 200 x 290cm
- Available sizes: 160 x 230cm, 80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm
Available with burnt orange, grey and navy checks, this uber-stylish shaggy rug immediately transported us to the 1970s.
Woven with a dense and plush pile with is incredibly soft underfoot, the rug is OekoTex certified which means you’ll be able to enjoy style and comfort without harming the environment.
Buy now £169.99, Wayfair
Herringbone Jute Border Rug
- Size: 240 x 340cm
- Available sizes: 120 x 170cm, 200 x 290cm, 140 x 200cm, 160 x 230cm, 300 x 400cm
Jute rugs offer an affordable and in-vogue solution to bare wooden floors which breaks up the silhouette of any space, offering much-needed texture and style. They’re great for summer houses and warmer spaces which tend to have heavy foot traffic – whether from humans or pets.
We love the intricate herringbone design of this option, as well as the fact that the colourful border is offered in an array of different hues including pink, orange, navy and red.
Buy now £249.00, Dunelm
Habitat Tash Patterned Wool Cut Pile Rug
- Size: 170x240cm
- Available sizes: One size
Blue and orange are naturally complimentary colours on the colour wheel, and this beautiful Tash patterned rug from Habitat certainly proves it. At under £300, we can’t believe this glorious rug is not only handmade but crafted with 100 per cent wool.
Buy now £250.00, Habitat
Scalero Scalloped 100% Wool Rug
- Size: 200 x 290cm
- Available sizes: 120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm
Scalloped edges and sage green are two veritable buzzwords in the interior design world as of late. This wonderfully soft 100 per cent wool rug is the epitome of contemporary style and is also offered in lavender and ecru.
Buy now £325.00, La Redoute
Scandi Berber G257 Rug
- Size: 200 x 290cm
- Available sizes: 120 x 170cm, 160 x 220cm
With its slightly off-kilter, Berber-inspired design, this casually cool shaggy rug is sure to add homey style to any space. It’s available in a variety of minimalist, cool-toned colours for cosy sophistication which doesn’t overwhelm.
Buy now £179.00, Dunelm
Habitat Festival Dots Red 495800 Handtufted Rug by Brink & Campman
- Size: 160 x 230cm
- Available sizes: 140 x 200cm, 200 x 280cm, 250 x 250cm
Bring the feeling and aesthetics of Glastonbury to your home with this brightly coloured festival-inspired rug from Habitat. Handmade from eco-friendly, water-resistant recycled material, it’ll bring an effortless splash of colour to your indoor or outdoor living space.
Buy now £234.25, The Rug Shop
Scalloped Jute Blue Border Rug
- Size: 140 x 200cm
- Available sizes: One size
Brilliant for entryways and kitchens, this scalloped edge jute rug features a contrasting blue border and delicately braided details. It’s a hard-wearing, value-for-money option that’ll look particularly great beneath a hallway console table or a stylish shoe rack.
Buy now £125.00, Oliver Bonas
Lohals Flat Woven Rug
- Size: 160 x 230 cm
- Available sizes: 133 x 195cm, 200 x 300cm
Designed for busy spaces such as the living room and kitchen, the Lohals flat woven rug by Ikea adds effortless warmth to any interior. It’s flat-woven which means it’s incredibly easy to vacuum and works brilliantly with any type of flooring.
Buy now £99.00, Ikea
Laura Ashley Lewes Rug
- Size: 160 x 230cm
- Available sizes: 80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 140 x 200cm, 200 x 290cm
For sleek, cosy sophistication look no further than the Lewes Rug by Laura Ashley. It’s available in a range of calming colourways but always features that high-end white border no matter which hue you choose.
Buy now £280.00, Next
