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A simple way to add texture to your home. Rubber Floor
Investing in a shaggy rug is an easy way to add warmth and texture to your indoor living space. Usually more affordable than replacing tired flooring, the best rugs will pep up your interior and make more minimalist rooms feel much more inviting.
Shaggy rugs can cosy up any space. Therese Germain, vice president of product at Ruggable, says: 'Shaggy rugs are great for creating a soft landing around your bed and are perfect for adding some cushiony comfort to a kids' room or nursery.'
For added dimension and texture, Therese advises layering it over another rug in your living room.
Shaggy rugs can be made of both natural and synthetic materials, including wool, cotton, polyester, faux fur and acrylic. To create that soft and luxuriously fluffy texture, the fibres used are long and uneven.
Ideally, buy a shaggy rug that's shed, stain, and water-resistant, meaning you won’t have to worry about ruining it with any minor spills. To maintain its good looks, gently vacuum it regularly and spot clean with water when needed.
Shaggy rugs with synthetic fibres will clean best with warm water and washing up liquid, whereas natural fibres (such as wool) need cold water.
Note the prices below refer to the smallest size available, if applicable.
Ruggable has a lovely range of versatile rugs in its collection, including this neutral shaggy number that can be thrown in the washing machine.
It's water and stain-resistant, so you needn’t worry about any mishaps. There are four colours and five sizes to pick from, offering you plenty of flexibility in terms of where to place it. Ruggable's rugs all come with a standard or cushioned pad for extra grip, too.
We couldn’t do a shaggy rug round-up without including a Berber-style option.
Dunelm’s take on the Moroccan trend features a chic black and cream diamond design finished with a delicate tasselled edge. It’ll look great everywhere, but particularly in boho-inspired schemes.
Sliding your toes into a cosy bedside rug each morning will make getting up that little bit easier. Sazy's faux fur design has a fabulously fluffy texture that will add a touch of glam to any bedroom floor.
It’s available in four shades, including a punchy mustard yellow, but we especially love this elegant cream colourway — it'd soften up dark wooden flooring beautifully.
The White Company is our go-to for stylish homeware pieces that elevate a space, and this plush Flokati caught our eye.
Crafted from pure wool and available in three sizes, it will make the ideal statement centrepiece for your living room or bedroom.
From John Lewis' good-value ANYDAY range, this practical rug will seamlessly blend into any interior scheme — and, as expected, it's a great price. Our pick is the French blue, but it also comes in pale grey and ivory.
Sheepskin rugs are so versatile, looking just as stylish on floors as they do draped across armchairs and pouffes.
We've had this fluffy rug in our home since 2019 and it's still going strong, with no sign of matting. It looks and feels more expensive than its price point, and it's easy to clean — a quick brush keeps it looking as good as new.
Create a statement in your home with this shaggy design. It offers a retro-style alternative to a plain rug, thanks to its fun checkerboard pattern that will add some fun into your bedroom or lounge.
From eclectic fashion and homeware brand Anthropologie, this hand-tufted rug will add some artistic flair to your home. The soft ivory backdrop is jazzed up with intricate tufting details, vibrant geometric patterns and a floral border to help this shaggy number stand out.
It's expensive, with the largest size priced at £1,498, so save it for lower-traffic areas to keep it looking its best.
If you’re looking for a stylish, modern take on a classic brown rug, the shaggy Rhapsody from John Lewis makes a lovely choice.
The brand recommends using a rug hold underlay to prevent it from slipping about and to avoid any unwanted colour transfer onto your floors.
Featuring a striking diamond pattern, this rug will bring some instant cheer to your living space.
The striking mustard base lends itself well to maximalist homes that lean into punchy colour, but it could also make a statement in a more minimalist scheme.
Here’s one for a child's bedroom — pop it next to the bed for a comfortable landing each morning or lay it down in a busy play area to add some extra cosiness. The multicoloured patterns add a pop of colour to the neutral base, injecting a bit of cheer into any scheme.
Crafted from 100 per cent wool, this rug is perfect for sinking your feet into. La Redoute’s offering comes in three sizes so it will easily slot into a bijou bedroom or larger area.
We like this teal blue iteration but there is also a wacky multi-coloured offering if you're feeling brave!
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