Best Nursery Rugs


Because rugs take up a large portion of the visual real estate in a room, the one you choose can set the tone for the look you’re going for.
That’s why when you find a rug that’s a perfect fit with your nursery theme, adds the right punch of color to the playroom or creates a super-soft landing spot, it feels like a major win. (Here are tips on how to choose the right-size rug for your room.)
To quickly hunt down the just-right one for you, check out these great rug shops.
Best Washable Nursery Rugs
There will be absolutely no crying over spilt milk when you have a Lorena Canals rug. Just throw the all-cotton, flexible rug in your washing machine anytime you need to clean it. The rugs come in a wide range of designs from Moroccan and Aztec-inspired to ABCs to textured neutrals. One thing: You need a pad under these for cushioning and to keep the rug in place.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 4’ x 5’3” |
Best Round Nursery Rugs
If the best fit for your room is a round rug, check out Petit Pehr. They offer many different colors and patterns—from faces to multi-colored pom-poms—of round, 100% wool rugs, all with a neutral background and a thick, luxurious feel.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 5’ round |
Best Budget Nursery Rugs
If you love modern art and a good bargain, you’re sure to swoon over the geometric, high-contrast rugs at IKEA. Many are made from polypropylene—plastic fibers that mimic the look of wool—while their most-expensive rugs ($350) are made from 100% wool.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 5’ 7” x 7’ 10” |
Best Classic Nursery Rugs
The rugs from Pottery Barn Kids are solidly constructed and meant to last for decades. Choose from traditional styles like handsome herringbone or rainbrow ombre to reinterpretations of vintage designs (shown). Collaborations with famous designers and stylists mean PB Kids always has a fashion-forward mix of options, as well.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 5’ x 8’ (other dimensions: 3’x 5’ and 8’ x 10’) |
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Best Neutral Nursery Rugs
There’s a whole lot of eye candy at Lulu and Georgia, a high-end company that works with home design bloggers like Justina Blakeney (from Jungalow) and celebs like Ellen Degeneres. But where they really shine is with a huge selection of neutral rugs—more than 150 to choose from including hand-knotted styles and lots of Moroccan options—that can easily work in any room of your home after your little one is grown.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 2’ x 3’ (other dimensions: 4’ x 6’, 6’ x 9’, 8’ x 10’, 9’ x 13’ |
Best Modern Nursery Rugs
Crate & Kids makes contemporary styles, but with a playful twist. Their well-constructed wool and cotton designs—from florals to stars to this geometric pick—are ideal for the nursery, playroom or even to use throughout your house.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 4’ x 6’ (other dimensions: 5’x 8’, 8’ x 10’ |
Best Trendy Nursery Rugs
Find of-the-moment styles at affordable prices from nuLOOM rugs. Choose from wool or synthetic fibers in multi-colored boho designs (shown), vintage looks, fluffy flokati and more.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 5’ x 8’ (other dimensions: 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 7’6” x 9’6” and 8’6” x 11’6” |
Best Themed Nursery Rugs
Looking for a rug to build a theme around? Rugs USA is your go-to shop with a huge selection of designs including pirates, hopscotch, guitars and world maps. You can also find your basics (e.g. solids, shags, stripes and Persians), as well as the latest trends like this cool cowhide patchwork.
Additional Specs
Dimensions for Rug Shown | 5’ x 8’ (other dimensions: 4’ x 6’, 6’ x 9’, 8’ x 10’, 9’ x 12’) |
Pictured at the top of the article: Crate and Kids Casablanca Rug.